These Wrinkle Patches Are in the Business of Smoothing Fine Lines

While most Vogue-approved products for mature skin can help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles—whether it’s a retinol serum or a peptide cream—the best wrinkle patches work a bit differently. By adhering to the skin, they create a physical barrier that temporarily prevents it from creasing. In some cases, wrinkle patches also deliver hydrating ingredients that fill lines in—at least for the length of a holiday party, if not forever.

Vogue’s Favorite Wrinkle Patches

“Wrinkle patches should be viewed as a supplementary treatment,” says Rayva Khanna, MD, a dermatology resident at Georgetown University Medical Center. “They can help soften the appearance of early fine lines, but deeper etched lines may require follow-up with a dermatologist for laser treatment or injectables.”

Think of it like this: Before an event, the best wrinkle patches put a final, smoothing touch on the skin—the beauty version, if you will, of steaming your outfit. Ahead, everything you need to know about the treatment; plus, the wrinkle patches dermatologists most recommend for giving the skin around the forehead, eyes, and mouth an age-defying refresh.

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Best Overall: 111Skin Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches

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Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches

• Why We Love It: One of the things that sets 111Skin’s wrinkle patches apart from the rest is that each set features variously-sized patches suited for different areas of the face—including the nasolabial folds, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Plus, they’re infused with all the wrinkle-alleviating ingredients one could hope for. “ hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and polypeptides, these wrinkle patches deliver hydration and plumping effects to reduce fine lines," says board-certified dermatologist Nicole Ruth, MD. "These luxury patches are crafted to provide a spa-like experience with visible, short-term smoothing results.”
• Key Ingredients: Retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, peptides
• What’s Included: 2 semi-circle patches, 2 strips, 1 patch
• Skin Type: All skin types