If you have been looking for a way to improve the look of your skin, especially forehead lines and the fine wrinkles around your eyes, without using chemicals, injections, or anything invasive, this post and video are for you. A lot of people want results that look natural and feel sustainable over time.
After using Frownies consistently for about 20 months, I want to share my full experience. This is not a paid post and I was not asked to write it. I am simply writing it to share what has worked for me, and because I'm really glad this non-toxic, injection-free option exists.
In this post, I will explain what Frownies are, how I use them step by step, and I will also answer the question if the results actually last.
Frownies are very different from many other anti-wrinkle skincare products. There are no active ingredients, no creams, and no serums involved. Instead, they are simple adhesive patches that work in a physical way.
If you remember old style envelopes that needed moisture to activate the adhesive, Frownies feel very similar. And they even smell a bit like this once you moisture them. Frownies are quite simply stiff paper patches that you apply to your skin.
The idea behind them is simple. Wrinkles form over time because of repeated facial movements like frowning, squinting, or raising your eyebrows. These small movements add up over the years and create lines in the skin. Or if you want to put it fancy, you could say that these lines are caused by frequent muscular contractions of your face. You knew that I'd find a way to sneak in muscles, didn't you?
Frownies help by holding the skin in place while you sleep. I don't know if you knew this of if you've ever thought about this, but we do move our face a lot when we sleep. So when the patches are on overnight, your skin cannot fold or crease in the same way. This gives the muscles underneath a chance to relax and keeps your skin in a smoother position for several hours.
Over time, this process helps train your face to stay more relaxed, which can reduce the appearance of lines.
The key is consistency. Not surprisingly, I think… Because the same is true for healthy eating and strength training as well, and you've heard me talk about those things a lot. So, yes, the good old stay consistent applies here too.
Before applying the patches, your skin needs to be ready. My routine is very simple.
First, I start with a clean face. Washing your skin removes any dirt, oil, or makeup so the patches can stick properly.
Next, I apply my skincare. I like to keep things minimal and affordable. I use a homemade calendula oil to which I have recently started adding lavender essential oil. I also use an eye cream.
Then, wait for a little bit, at least 15 minutes. You need to give your skin time to absorb everything. If your skin is still oily or slippery, the patches will not stay in place.
I wait even longer because after I've applied my skin care, I do my evening meditation. And that's on the longer side, taking me almost an hour. By the time I'm done, my skin is definitely ready for Frownies.
There are different shapes of Frownies designed for different areas of your face. Some are designed for the forehead, while others are meant for areas like the corners of the eyes. I used the ones that are specifically meant for the corners of the eyes but I actually stopped using them because I found a better solution. More on that in a bit!
Here is how I apply them. Please watch the video so you can see all the details.
The forehead patches usually come in larger sheets. I tear them into smaller pieces like squares or triangles depending on where I need them. This allows me to customize the fit.
Each patch has a shiny side. This is the side that sticks to your skin. I use a little water to wet that side. You can also buy Rose Water from them, but after I used up my first bottle of that I went back to regular water. It doesn't matter.
After wetting it, I let it sit for a moment until it becomes slightly sticky. You will notice it start to curl a little when it is ready.
Before placing the patch, I gently pull my skin so it is smooth. This step is very important. You want to place the patch over skin that is already in a relaxed and wrinkle free position.
I place the patch onto the smoothed skin and press it down firmly for about 5-10 seconds. I usually start in the center of my forehead and work outward.
I also overlap the patches. This creates a stronger hold and helps keep the muscles from moving underneath. It almost acts like a support layer across the skin.
Here's the tip that I figure out only about a year after using Frownies regularly: Instead of using the pre shaped patches for the corners of the eyes, I prefer using the small triangle pieces from the forehead set. What I found though is that these particular pieces don't stay in place when I sleep. They often develop a small gap underneath where they fold, so that the skin doesn't “stay in place”.
Solution: By overlapping two triangles at the outer corner of each eye, I get a smoother and more secure fit that stays in place all night. Again please go and watch the video to see exactly what I mean!
When you wake up, the patches feel firm on your skin. Some people like to wet them before removing them, but I usually just peel them off gently. It does not hurt at all! I've seen some people on YouTube talking about how they experienced a lot of pain… Maybe if you have extremely, and I mean, extremely tender skin, they might hurt. For me, removing them causes no pain at all.
You might notice light marks on your skin right after removing them. These are just from the edges of the patches and are not permanent. In my experience, they fade within about 10 minutes.
After removing them, I follow a simple morning routine. I use a toner, apply my calendula oil again, and add eye cream. My skin feels smooth and refreshed.
This is the question most people really want answered.
Right after you remove the patches in the morning, your skin looks very smooth. This is the moment you often see in before and after photos. And to be honest, I think vary many Frownies after photos are taken this way: Right after removing the patch. This is when your face looks and feels the smoothest.
As the day goes on, you start using your face again. You talk, smile, and react to things. Naturally, some lines begin to come back.
By the evening, you may notice some of your usual expression lines returning. This is completely normal.
However, the important thing is this: Even at the end of the day, my skin still looks much smoother than it did before I started using Frownies. The results build over time. It is not about one perfect morning. It is about gradual improvement.
These are real photos with no editing done on them, about 20 months apart.
Frownies are not a once in a while treatment. They work best when used regularly.
In the beginning, it is helpful to use them every night for about a month. This helps your facial muscles adjust and reset.
After that, you can reduce how often you use them. I believe the recommendation is to use them about 3 nights per week after that initial 30-day period. I personally use them about five nights a week to maintain my results. Why more than the recommended 3? Well because I want better results. This is not like working out where you have to give yourself rest days. I believe that with Frownies, the more frequently you use them, the better your results will be.
If you stop using them completely, your skin will most likely slowly return to its natural patterns. But if you're able to make it a habit, it really isn't that hard. To me it's the same routine as brushing my teeth in the evening. And putting these face patches on only takes me about 5 minutes.
After 20 months of using Frownies, I can honestly say they have been worth it for me.
They are simple, affordable, and do not involve any injections or chemicals. The process does take some effort, and it can feel a bit unusual at first to sleep with patches on your face.
But over time, the results add up. My skin looks smoother, and I have even had people ask me what I am doing differently.
If you are looking for a natural way to improve your skin and are willing to stay consistent, Frownies are definitely something to consider.
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