Care Science Blister Cushion Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages, 30 ct | Cushions & Protects Blisters, Long-Lasting

Price is right and these work well, but there are some differences from the bandaid brand to be aware of.These are much more flexible, for one. If you've got to wrap one around your finger, or an elbow or knee, these will flex easily and stay adhered very well, whereas the bandaid brand is a slight bit stiffer and more likely to crease than flex. Particularly compared to the similarly shaped "Bandaid Blister Heels" these are much more flexible.However that comes with a downside. These being so flexible, means the outside is also soft, and more likely to catch a little on, say, a fingernail or the edge of your laptop, whereas bandaid brand is more likely to glide over. Also, if you have to remove these early, the adhesive is more likely to stick to the wound, even if the bandage has bubbled up correctly; whereas I much less often have issues with the bandaid brand sticking to the wound even if I have to remove it early.These will stand up to water but are susceptible to lifting up around the edges when water is involved, absorbing the water and becoming goey. I've found success using a cloth bandaid "tough strip" to hold the long sides of the oval down, so that even if the cloth bandaid is waterlogged, it helps keep the edges of the blister cushion from lifting and absorbing the water. Bandaid brand hydroseal bandages are a little less susceptible to this, probably also due to the slight stiffness keeping the edges from curling up, but unless they're on a very flat plane (like the side of a leg or arm), they can also benefit from using a cloth bandaid to hold the edges down.Overall these are quite comparable, just be aware of the differences. You'll probably figure out your best use cases for each after some trial and error, as well.

As a teacher who takes students on international trips, I have a “Mrs. Shack’s Travel Survival Kit” that I give to each traveler at the airport and then carry extras in my own backpack. These blister bandaids are always part of that kit and make our trips so much better! Flavored water packets are a student favorite, but these are mine. There’s nothing worse than a student missing out on an excursion because they have blisters all over their feet. With these, students can still walk around and enjoy their trip with friends without being in constant pain.

I ordered these hydrocolloid blister bandages because I needed to replace some old Second Skin ones that wouldn’t adhere well anymore. I recently over did it when I put some new inserts in my shoes and they pushed my big toe to far up and caused a huge blood blister. I went and grabbed one of the Second Skin ones and shortly after applying it realized it wasn’t going to adhere very long so I wrapped it in paper tape and hoped it would hold up until I got these Care Science Hydrocolloid Gel Blister Cushion Bandages. Thankfully I was able to get these the next day and the tape held up.These bandages are slightly smaller than the Second Skin ones I had but they adhere and that’s what matters! I know that hydrocolloid is really good for blisters and these type of bandages typically hold up well even when they get wet. I’ve used them multiple times and if you’ve ever walked around with a grain of sand in your sandals on vacation and ended up with a huge blister you would have been grateful to have these. These Care Science ones came in a 30 count pack all of the same size which is great! I’ll definitely order them again!

I had high hopes for these. I get blisters on my feet and hands as a side effect of medication and need to pad hot spots before blisters form. These are not long enough to wrap around and overlap. Which means they won't stay on for very long. I end up wrapping medical tape over the top to keep them in place. They absolutely are comfortable and protect my toes and fingers when secured this way.

I originally bought these to protect my heels while hiking, since you can’t remove the paper backing without destroying the adhesive it just made more friction!They can’t be used as large pimple patches unless you plan to never leave home.If they make the paper part removable I’d be a repeat customerThe outer paper IS meant to come off. I know because of painstaking time trying to remove them to use one on my face plus they rubbboff quickly in a shoe. Bad design!

I went to vegas. There was a ton of walking. I bought new shoes to go with a dress, within one hour I was blistered up and in pain. I got these. Places them in all the red/ blistered spots. And man was it a relief. If only I wore them with the shoes instead of after! The adhesion is awesome (unless you put it in a weird area like under a toe). Some of them stayed for three days. Can even wash with them on and they don’t come off. Apply to dry skin though. No lotion of any sort around them. They saved my life for sure

I got these to try because they were the right size for what I needed, and much more reasonable than some other brands. They stay put through showering and riding, and protect my saddle sores so they can heal. I'm very satisfied, and will buy them again!

Once you get the paper off, the bandages are pretty good. They don't hold long but I only use it for my morning walks so it's ok.