If you've used pimple patches before, the process of applying these hydrocolloid stickers will be familiar. The instructions recommend exfoliating before using a patch, so I washed my face with an exfoliating scrub before drying my skin thoroughly. Because these patches are so much larger than the spot-size variety, it was a bit tricky to peel off the backing without the patch sticking to itself. Go slowly so you don't wind up with a seam in your patch.
The stickers are large, so they'll fit noses of all shapes and sizes. The shape is slightly too long for my nose, so I folded the edge of the patch back on itself. In the future, I think I'll trim the patch slightly before applying it for a more comfortable fit.
After I applied the patch, I spent a few minutes tidying my apartment before bed. While washing my dishes, the sides of my nose started to get a bit itchy. By the time I finally got into bed 15 minutes later, I'd become used to the sensation of wearing such a large sticker on my nose. Still, I'd recommend applying these nose patches right before bed so you don't have as much time to notice them.
