This Will Help Smooth Your Smile Lines Overnight (No, I'm Not Being Dramatic)

A little context about wrinkles: There are actually multiple types of fine lines, some of the most common being compression and expression lines. 

The former occurs when you squish your face into your pillow while you sleep (they’re also called sleep wrinkles or pillow lines), while the latter happens when you make facial expressions—think laughing, smiling, frowning. It's not necessarily the movement itself that poses the problem, but as you lose vital skin components like collagen, your skin isn't as able to bounce back from those movements. Over time, those expression lines start to settle in. 

That's not to say you should never raise your eyebrows ever again. Just be mindful of how your face rests when you're not actively engaging—like, say, when you’re asleep. Yep, your face unconsciously crinkles up while you sleep, but applying a silicone patch over those places can encourage those muscles to rest. 

These patches also provide a barrier between your skin and the pillow, so there’s less friction tugging at your delicate skin as it compresses into the fabric. Win-win. 

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The new Mighty Patch For Fine Lines features thin, flexible silicone to keep tiny facial muscles in place, but they take it to the next level by featuring 1,390 micro-points in every patch. These microneedling darts actually puncture the top layer of skin and infuse it with potent ingredients, as opposed to just sitting on top of it overnight. 

Now, the terms “microneedling” and "puncture" might sound scary, but all it entails is a mild prickling sensation when you press on the patches; after the micro-darts dissolve, it functions just like your regular silicone patch. 

And these micro-darts contain some pretty powerful players for skin longevity: retinol to promote cell turnover and elasticity; adenosine to promote collagen production and smooth wrinkles; niacinamide to brighten tone; and sodium hyaluronate, ​​a form of hyaluronic acid with a smaller molecular weight to hydrate the deep layers of your skin. 

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After cleansing and drying the area of skin you’d like to target, place the patch on your fine lines and press lightly for 20 seconds. The patches aren’t huge, so feel free to use multiple on precise areas (like the 11’s on the forehead, the nasolabial folds, crow’s feet etc.). To prevent any bubbles from forming, the brand recommends starting at one end of the patch and smoothing it down onto the skin, rather than pressing it directly on top of the area. 

These patches work best when you leave them on for six to eight hours, which is why you might want to apply as an overnight treatment. It also features retinol, which experts generally recommend using at night as it makes your skin more photosensitive. 

Because it includes the beloved vitamin A-derivative, you might not even need to layer your regular retinol serum underneath—especially if your skin runs sensitive. Try swapping in these patches two to three times a week as a special targeted treatment.

Chances are you’ll fall in love and run out of your pack of six quite quickly—good thing you can also snag ‘em on Amazon. 

Given their delicate nature, fine lines can be pretty difficult to treat. The Mighty Patch for Fine Lines expertly targets each etch and fold by depositing powerful, wrinkle-smoothing ingredients into the skin and keeping those facial muscles from bunching up while you snooze. 

The soft, high-quality silicone is suitable for sensitive skin, but trust me, the patch won’t dare budge once you press it on those fine lines. The peel-off reveal is also quite satisfying—as close as it comes to a skin care magic act.

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