Amy

21 de enero de 2026

If you can’t use Botox…

Is it as good as Botox? No! But for my 11’s it works. I recently developed terrible “dry eyes” and stopped using Botox on my 11’s bc it reduces the blinking which worsened my dry eyes. (I’d wake up with Red eyes, not clear ones).This has saved me from waking up to heavy duty 11”s imprinted on my forehead. At night after I apply all my skin care, I blot my 11’s to remove any access skin care,and slightly wet a Frownie triangle and then glue it on firmly. It stays on all night (if I don’t add too much or too little water). And in the morning I have no 11s.! When I don’t do it I have the 11’s indentations. Yes it does have a glue type of smell, but I don’t care because it takes care of my wrinkles.I’ve read that some people use it during the day to retrain the forehead muscles not to frown so they don’t get those wrinkles. I may try that next. I have noticed that when I put it on earlier in the night and I watch TV I don’t move my forehead as much when they’re on because it constricts that area.Do I think they’re worth the money? Well yes if I don’t have to pay for my Botox anymore. But obviously , it’s not as easy as going to get the shots every three months. And it is a commitment so you just have to make it easy for yourself and have them right there next to your skin care. All in all, I definitely think they’re worth it. And if you’re using Botox and want to save money, I would use the Frownies in between sessions.I remember Rene Russo once said she owed her youthful looks to Frownies.Ver más

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Monika

Unfair to review after just one box - but like them so far!

I’ll share my experience so far, (3 months/boxes in) but I also think it’s unfair to review these after just one box. Using Frownies is like working out- the more consistent you are with using them over a long period of time, the better the results. I am noticing some softening of my forehead lines so far, but just as they disclaim on their website, you may see them come back as the day goes on at first. But the longer you use them, the more those lines will stay smoothed out.A few cons:- These have learning curve to apply. I think after about a week, I figured out how to lay them in a pattern on my forehead that worked for me. They also take TIME to apply, so if you’re not a person who likes to do a nightly skin care routine, they may not be for you.- They do have an odor since the adhesive on the back is a natural adhesive. It reminds me of the adhesive on an envelope. I use their rose water hydrator for application to combat the scent and using a spray bottle is much easier for application vs running them under water.- The box comes with 144 patches, but I use about 3-4 patches a night to cover my forehead. So a box lasts me about a month.Will I continue using them? Yes, esp since I’m pregnant and plan to breastfeed after, I can’t get Botox for the time being. I may update this review after a year to share my results after a longer period of time.Ver más

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S. Wilson

26 de junio de 2026

Pretty good, with one down side

I waited until I had finished the entire box (which took a little over a month) before writing this review. I've used other anti-wrinkle tapes, and I think these work pretty well for how low-tech they are. I'm 58 and have deep, permanent lines across my forehead that no amount of patches is going to erase. However, what these do well is prevent new creases from forming.The patches are water-activated (I spritz mine), and you just stick them on like a postage stamp. They dry quickly and form a hard mask that keeps your forehead from moving. That part is good, but the bad part is that they STINK. Like, literally. They smell terrible. I can only imagine the sad horse they made the glue out of. But if you can handle that, they work fairly well.Taking them off isn't terrible. They stick well, but not so hard that you feel like your skin is ripping off along with it. There's usually a little glue residue left on my skin but that comes off with a little splash of water.Honestly, I wish these were cheaper, but I do think they work fairly well.Ver más

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KP85

26 de marzo de 2025

Very disappointed, results don't last, too expensive

I am in my late 30s have tried Frownies off and on for years. I have a very expressive face with deep 11 lines and forehead wrinkles. Wearing these overnight I see a noticeable improvement in my 11 lines in the morning, but the results never last longer than an hour. Because applying these easily doubles the length of my usual nighttime routine and having them on is a complete intimacy killer (and they also scare my young child), I've never wore them every night, usually doing a few nights here and there. Most recently I committed to using a single box start to finish, wearing them every night in a row until the box was done. Now I can officially say I'm not impressed.I had no issues with application, fragrance, or skin irritation, although I'd occasionally get a breakout or two in areas I never get them when I used Frownies, and sometimes the edges of the patches would leave creases in my skin where I didn't have wrinkles before (especially the corners, which tend to curl). My forehead did look noticeably better in the morning after wearing them 10+ hours overnight but those results don't last throughout the day, not even close (although using them regularly did make my forehead extra shiny). I suspect all the before and after photos are from people taking a picture before putting them on and then being photographed immediately after removing them. Maybe if you start using these in your early 20s, have great, well hydrated skin with few wrinkles to begin with, and use these religiously I could absolutely see them preventing the development of wrinkles as you sleep, but I think the idea of them "splinting your muscles and training you not to activate your forehead muscles" is absolute garbage. These do not give lasting results if you actually have wrinkles. I also didn't notice any difference from using them once or using them consistently.Additionally, 144 patches refers to the small triangle shape, not the square shape. I use 8 triangles (three larger squares and two smaller triangles) to cover my wrinkles, if I wanted to cover my entire forehead I'd have to use 10. I have a pretty average sized forehead (certainly not large), so anyone using just 4-6 patches (as Frownies suggests is enough for most users) either has a tiny forehead or is only covering a small area of their forehead. At 8 patches per night, a single box lasts just 18 days. I'd need to use 1 2/3 boxes a month to wear them for 30 days (as suggested to see results), so at $25/box that's $41.67/month. Cheaper than Botox I guess, but certainly not cheap. And not worth the price of no results.Previously, I always gave Frownies the benefit of the doubt, since I never wore them consistently for more than a week, so I thought maybe I'd have better luck if I used them every night. Now that I've used a whole box start to finish and worked out the cost of everyday use, I can firmly say I would not recommend them and will not be purchasing them again. They may work for a small subset of the population, but they are certainly not as good as the advertising claims.

Kelly

26 de noviembre de 2024

Frownies: The Patch That Might Just Make You Feel Like a Baby Again (Kind Of)

So let me just preface this by saying I'm 37, but in my head, I'm still 27. My body, on the other hand, likes to remind me every morning with new laugh lines, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles that I'm *actually* closer to 42. So when I heard about Frownies- these weird little adhesive patches that you slap on your face to "erase" wrinkles- I thought, "Why not? I'd settle for looking 32 at this point."Here's what I found after giving them a go for a couple of weeks. Spoiler alert: I'm still not 27, but I'm getting somewhere.Pros:1. Saves Money:We all know Botox is a *little* expensive. So, if you’re looking for a less painful (and cheaper) way to smooth out those forehead creases that have slowly become permanent, Frownies are a steal. They cost about the same as a nice lunch out, and they won’t make your face look like you’ve had an accidental freeze-frame. (I’m looking at you, botched Botox.)2. It Actually Works… Sort Of:Surprisingly, the patches *do* seem to help smooth out wrinkles. I've been putting them on my forehead and between my eyebrows, and after a night of sleeping with them on, my skin feels a bit smoother in the morning. It's not like I'm suddenly 10 years younger-what would I do with that kind of luck?.-but I'd say I look… maybe 32? Which is a win for me, honestly.3. Makes Me Feel a Little Younger: Kind OfThe psychological boost is real. After peeling off these little patches in the morning and seeing a less wrinkled face staring back at me in the mirror, I feel like I just hit the "refresh" button on my face. It's like a tiny, nonsurgical facelift, except I didn't have to go to a clinic or sell my kidney in order to pay for it. It's more of a "nice try" at feeling youthful, rather than an actual miracle.Cons:1. Inconsistent Results:And here's the kicker: Sometimes, they work like magic; other times, it feels like some kind of cruel joke. Maybe it's just me being bad at applying them, but some days I wake up feeling like eternal youth is mine; other days, it feels like I've just been sleeping with two sticky pieces of paper on my face for no reason. It's a bit of a lottery, honestly.2. Takes Trial and Error to Put Them On:You ever try to put a patch on your forehead in the middle of the night while half asleep and end up sticking it to your hairline instead? Yeah, me neither. *Except I totally did that.* The instructions say to apply them on clean, dry skin, but it's hard to look *fresh* while you're fumbling around trying to line up little sticky pieces on your face like you're preparing for a scientific experiment. It's a little more complicated than just slapping on a face mask — it takes patience, and possibly a mirror. Definitely a mirror.3. Feel Ridiculous Wearing Them:Listen, when you put these patches on, you *know* you look ridiculous. Picture going to bed looking like you're preparing for a costume party as a wrinkle-free mannequin. If you're the self-conscious type, then don't even think about wearing these when your partner is in the room. You will definitely be asked the "What in the world is that? " question.They work best when you're by yourself or under the cover of darkness, which is how I prefer to live anyway.Conclusion: Frownies are the quirky, budget-friendly alternative to more invasive treatments, and while they're not going to turn me into a 27-year-old again-unfortunately-they do provide a decent way to smooth things out for a more youthful look, sans emptying your wallet or having to pretend to be okay with needles.Admittedly, they can be a little tricky to apply, and often you'll wake up feeling like a failed science experiment, but when they do work, they really *do* make you feel like you've got a few more years of youth tucked away. Would I recommend them? Sure, but if you're ready to take on the weirdness. Also, calibrate your expectations low, because you'll probably still have those lines, but at least you'll have tried. And hey, feeling *slightly* younger is a win in my book.

Michelle Brown

13 de julio de 2026

Effective.

These definitely work. They do have a smell when you put them on but once dry they don’t smell anymore Lol. I wait til my husband is knocked out to put these babies on lol but they’re very effective .

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