Care Science Smart Heal Waterproof Hydrocolloid Gel Pad Bandages, 0.75 in x 3 in, 40 ct | 100% Waterproof Seal, for Blisters or Wound Care[Amazon-developed Certification] Compact by Design

What I bought this for:I bought these Care Science hydrocolloid gel bandages to help with smaller wounds and blisters after a fall. I needed something that sticks well, protects the skin, and helps it heal faster with less scarring.First impressions:These come in a compact, easy-to-store box with 20 bandages. They’re smaller than some of the large patches I’ve used before but perfect for targeted spots like blisters, acne, or smaller cuts. The waterproof seal is legit — they don’t peel off, even in the shower.Performance & Use:I’ve been using them on a few healing spots and they’ve worked beautifully. The bandage becomes slightly cloudy as it absorbs fluid, which is normal. Wounds look calmer and cleaner after removal, and healing feels faster.Pros:• Super sticky — stays on even with sweat or showering• Discreet and flexible• Helps minimize scarring• Great for blisters, acne, or cutsCons:• A bit small for larger scrapes or burns• Hard to reposition once it sticksWould I recommend it?Yes, especially for active people or anyone prone to small wounds. These are perfect to keep in your bag, first aid kit, or travel case. Effective, affordable, and truly fast healing.Tips for Buyers:Don’t touch the center when applying — hold from the edgesReplace once it turns white or lifts on the sides

These are the only bandaids I've tried that are *actually* waterproof. Most other bandaids last maybe 2 handwashes. These will last a full 24 hours--and I wash my hands a lot. And after a day, it's usually a good idea to replace bandaids anyway. They adhere super well to the skin and stay stuck even on weird surfaces like hands and fingers, as they are thin and stretchy.It's hard to tell for sure without doing a side-by-side trial whether these actually heal wounds faster than normal. But they certainly feel nice on open wounds and keep them protected from the outside while they are healing. If I had cuts on my hands, these are the only bandaids I would trust enough to juice limes or cut habaneros or wash dishes with!They're also very discreet and you can barely even tell that you're wearing one (at least with white skin; on darker skin, the gel pad will stick out slightly, but the rest is clear).Note that you can also see the wound through the bandaid, which is pretty neat! Lets you keep an eye on it.My only complaint is that the stickiness actually leaves a residue which is a little annoying to get off. But it's worth it imo. I've found that it's easier to get off if you use a little vegetable oil on it, then use dish soap to get the oil off (this trick works for stuff like tree sap as well!).

Used for the “portal sites” after a hip arthroscopy after removing the surgical bandage 2 days after surgery. Sites healed really nicely and blend into my skin really well. Went to the beach 2 weeks post op and was cleared to swim but one site was still a little raw so I used these and had no water infiltration into the bandage. Will definitely be my new go to bandage. I work in dermatology and have been recommending these for skin biopsy wound care as well.

First, please know that All Health and Care Science are the same company (distributed by ASO) so they are basically the same product in different shapes. This means that in my opinion that perform the same, and any differences between them are on based on the shape.These bandages performed very similarly to the Band Aid brand hydrocolloidal bandages as well. So for the money ($8 for 20), these are a good deal. I can’t seem to find the Band Aid brand bandages in the store anymore and buying these online is a better price than buying the Band Aid brand online.Now to review performance: I have been using these bandages on my fingers and hands because of cracking due to dry skin. The bandages work well but I find that they do not stay on for a long time at all. When I put them on overnight, the corners of the bandages stick to so much lint (from blankets) and hair (from my cats). By morning, the edges of the bandages are not sealed anymore. There are probably ways around this if I wrote gloves all night but I personally haven’t tried that. When I put these on during the day, hand washing means these stay on for about an hour until the seal is just gone. So in my current use, these don’t stay on for more than a few hours due to actually using my hands. If used on a place on the body covered by clothing, I’m sure these would last longer (I can’t confirm the “up to 7 days” claim).Two quick notes:-For fingers, I think that the shaped/contoured design is better at staying on than the oval.-I have cut these bandages to use smaller pieces as appropriate - thus using one bandage for two places on my hand. It is just tricky to get the wrapper backing off of the second piece. But since the entire bandage is hydrocolloidal, this is an option.All said, this brand performs like the other brands of hydrocolloidal bandages that I’ve tried. I find the technology very effective for healing, I just use a lot of them because of the above mentioned issues which all of these bandages have.

Good for fragile skin, unobtrusive

These bandages are great for my scars! They’re also great if you cut them up into smaller pieces and used as acne patches! I place them on acne and in the morning the acne is basically gone. I would definitely recommend these for general use and acne!