It’s important to understand the difference between overnight face tape and facelift tape. Overnight face tape is designed to be placed on fine lines and problem areas overnight to limit muscle contraction while you sleep which can help to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin.

The second type of face tape is known as facelift tape, which is designed to give an instant facelift effect. This type of face tape is placed around the hairline and is connected by an elasticized band that runs around the head where it works to lift saggy skin and hide wrinkles. It’s important to note that this type of face tape should not be worn for more than 8 hours at a time.

While you can see endless demonstrations of the instant effects of facelift tape by simply scrolling your social feed, we set out to discover if overnight face taping can have any positive results. 

The short answer is yes. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, “Face tape restricts the full contraction of a muscle called the frontalis muscle which is a muscle that acts like a curtain because when it contracts it lifts up your eyebrows and it creates wrinkles on your forehead. When you have the physical restriction from face tape, you can’t fully contract that muscle so the tape serves as a muscle prompt reminding you not to over-contract that muscle. if you do it every night it can lead to breakouts and irritation but when used in moderation it can be effective.”

While face taping has been a beauty secret since the days of old Hollywood, face taping is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to more invasive treatments such as Botox or fillers. While these treatments can provide longer-lasting results, they can also be expensive and require multiple appointments with a doctor or aesthetician. Face taping is much less expensive and can be done at home without any special equipment or training.

– Temporarily reduces wrinkles
– Lifts the skin on the face
– Stabilizes and retrains muscles to stay relaxed
– Reduces facial swelling
– An all-natural alternative to botox 

The adhesive used in face tape can cause irritation, redness, and even acne breakouts. If you try facial taping, it’s important to monitor your skin’s reaction to the adhesive and to minimize the frequency of using face tape in your nightly routine if you have sensitive skin. It’s best to consult with a dermatologist if you are considering using face tape or wrinkle patches for fine lines or other skin concerns.

There are many types of overnight face tapes and facial patches on the market as well as face lifting tape. Face tape is designed to be worn overnight and can help to reduce wrinkles while you sleep. Face lifting tape is typically worn around the hairline for a special occasion and is designed to give an instant facelift effect. 

For taping your face overnight you can simply use medical tapes such as Myofascial Lift Tape, 3M Micropore Paper Tape, and 3M Nexcare Durable Cloth Tape.

There are also wrinkle patches on the market such as Frownies and reusable forehead masks such as Skin Gym Reusable Forehead Mask that are specially designed to treat problem areas like the forehead.