Care Science Fast Healing All-Purpose Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages, 20 ct | 100% Waterproof Seal, Reduces Scarring, for Wound Care or BlistersCompact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)

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

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.

Works well

This newfangled bandage does a good job of stopping the bleeding without sticking to the wound, keeps a thick scab from forming, and seems to speed healing. They really are waterproof, and stay on through multiple showers. My only complaint is that the paper protectors are a bit tricky for aging fingers to remove.

Love these !! I keep ordering them! They stick very well just make sure you clean the area well prior to using! I leave them on till they come off or sometime I have to force them off because they work so well ! When I take the bandage off the skin looks brand new !! Works fantastically!!

Best thing ever

The bandages that I have are about 2 years from expiring, per the package. Yet, when I try to open up one bandage, the paper sticks. It's difficult to describe, but the protective paper that sits on top of the sides of the bandage (over the two sides that stick to your skin to hold the bandage in place) - this paper is incredibly hard to get off. It reminds me of very old band-aids, where the protective paper has fused to the band-aid. It does come off, eventually, with some effort, but it's not easy when you've cut a finger and are actively bleeding and trying to get it bandaged up.Otherwise, the bandage itself seemed fine. It stuck well (although again, the parts that are made to stick to your skin are a bit too sticky and easily twisted up with themselves, a little bit difficult to cleanly apply). It did a good job of keeping water out as I washed my hands throughout the day.I was hoping for some noticeable benefits from the hydrocolloid pad, but didn't see any. Given everything, I'm going to stick to regular (non-hydrocolloid) band-aids from now on.

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!).