I’ve long been a fan of hydrogel for healing since it first came out. I’ve used many brands and types over the decades both professionally and personally. When I saw Medagel Circles Plus Aloe Hydrogel Pads, I thought I’d give them a try. What I Liked: * They feel nice and cool when applied, which is comforting. They don’t contain any type of cooling agent, so it will warm up to your body temperature, but the hydrogel is still soothing. * The protective covering peels off easily. This is no small thing as some of the brands I’ve used in the past are very difficult to get the backing off. * They contain aloe which is just so good for skin care. * They are a generous size. * You can cut these to size easily and you may well need to do this because they are a generous size to begin with. Just be sure to cut them before you remove the protective covering. * They are made in the US. What I Didn’t Like: * They are non adhesive, so in most cases you're going to need to hold them in place with some other type of bandage or wrapping. This may or may not work out. The first time I used them was for a minor finger injury. I cut off a small piece and then wrapped it with a small piece of self-adhering elastic wrap. It didn’t work out. The hydrogel kept sliding off the injured area. I ended up using a band aid. * These are not sterile! It is important to keep that in mind when using these over open areas or wounds. I’m not planning on using them on any wounds unless they are minor and I’ll be putting on antibiotic ointment first. * While there is a lot number on the label, I didn’t see any expiration date. These have their place in the medicine cabinet, but aren’t going to be as versatile as I had hoped. I’ll be using them for minor skin irritations and times when I want some cushioning. I thought they were a bit high on the price, especially for a hydrogel that isn’t self adhesive. They do work, you just have to do some extra work to maximize their use.

I can see how this would be rather soothing for a burn or blister, as the initial application does feel cooling but shortly after the cooling effect seems to be gone but is replaced with body temperature moistness. There is a sense of soothing and protection that can move with the skin very naturally, which is helpful for cracking skin or an aggravated blister. I thought that this would stay cooling, but it didn't in my case. However, this did feel rather soothing and natural, and moved easily with my skin (on my leg). Since I don't have a burn or bug bite right now, I used this on my leg, and appreciated how this could be beneficial in trying to soothe cracked, irritated or mildly burned skin. The adhesive effect is mild, which is good, as it faces down on the wound area. Removal is very gentle and about as soft as a touch. This is a neat product and I'm glad for it. Thanks for reading.

I bought this product a while ago when I started getting blisters from doing pointe in ballet! Since they are really big circles (I originally made the mistake of buying this instead of the small square ones), I have to cut them with scissors in order to get smaller pieces. Once I do that, I just put a little piece onto the blister, leave it on there for a couple hours, and it heals really nicely! If you’re going to use it like I am (cutting it into smaller pieces) I recommend using some paper tape and taping this aloe pad down, otherwise it will fall off pretty easily. Just a heads up! It’s super soothing and works great. Totally recommend for dancers! (though, you should probably be buying the other ones they have that already come in small squares, as cutting them can be slightly difficult sometimes😅)

I bought these based on some reviews in hopes to help with breastfeeding relief. I’ve used Lansinoh soothies and Medela hydrogel pads. The Medela pads were by far my favorite and gave the most relief, but they were expensive for something you had to dispose of after 24 hours. I bought these hoping they’d be similar and with better value for money. My opinion is they were still too expensive, and they didn’t work nearly as well as the Medela gel pads. Almost zero relief, honestly. They didn’t stay cool, they didn’t adhere, and they were hard to open/peel. I tried them once and never again. I’m not breastfeeding anymore anyway, so I’m saving the rest for the future to maybe help with sunburns or something.

In having my first child I learned the hard lesson of making sure that you have a reliable breast essential care kit. Breast-feeding constantly can provide some pretty gnarly ware in tear that can be painful. I am currently breast-feeding my second child in these hydrogel circles are Miracle workers!!!! I honestly would recommend these to any person that is looking to breast-feed their children! Keep them in the fridge and then just leave them on all day. If I had to recommend only one item to help you on your breast-feeding journey these would be it!

So, I bought these for my poor chaffed nipples due to breastfeeding. For that, these are TERRIBLE. They have a weird smell, which made me feel weird about having them on a place my baby puts his mouth, and made my nipples burn terribly! They also didn’t stick great inside my bra. BUT months later, I got a rough sunburn, remembered these pads and these finally came in handy! I also used them on a cooking burn. They are GREAT for relief in both of those situations. Terrible for breastfeeding nipples, but awesome for other skin burns.

The pads work and they give instant cooling on the skin. I got dried skin on my hands from using hand sanitizers too often and the pads seem to help the irritation. The pads moisturized the cracked areas and they eased the itchy discomfort while they were on the skin. The only negative is they don’t stick on skin for long. They would fall off only after 3-4 mins, so if it is for body parts that move often, a wrap or a big bandage is needed to keep the gel pads securely in place.

These gel-like pads provide instant skin relief and cooling treatment for breastfeeding, mosquito and bug bites, minor burns, hotspots, blisters on feet and callouses. Hydrogel technology in each pad that cushions and relieves discomfort. Feel an immediate cooling sensation from these hydrogel pads when placed on skin. The Aloe Vera ensures that your skin stays moisturized and the 3-inch circular patches are great breast gel pads.

This is a great product, and felt absolutely amazing when I first applied it to my chapped nipples after breast feeding. Unfortunately, after about 5 minutes, I had an intense need to itch, and when I removed them I had a red rash. I will absolutely qualify this review with the fact that I have super sensitive skin, so I don’t think this would be the norm.

I used these on my nips after my daughter was born. There's nothing like cracked nipple pain when your new baby is learning to breastfeed and these hydrogel pads were everything. I put them in the refrigerator for extra relief and oh man does it feel good when you first put them on. I wouldn't have gotten through without them. Highly recommend

These circular gel patches function similarly to Medela hydrogel patches in providing relief from nipple pain associated with nursing. Although they are not quite as thick or sticky as Medela, at just over 1/4 the price per patch they are an excellent affordable alternative that seem to work just as well. The packaging is also less wasteful.

I bought these for nipple soreness and cracks while breastfeeding and they were perfect! I kept them in the fridge for extra cooling effect, and changed them at least every 24hrs. Just wash the breast before feeding or pumping. They saved me from having to quit altogether and these are a MUCH cheaper option than other hydrogel pads.

First time mom here and the first days home with baby were great until the dreaded sore/painful nipples from nursing happened. I tried a few different things but this product was the biggest help. I would apply these between feedings, wipe area clean prior to nursing, and the soreness was greatly reduced.

I will not recommend these gel pads. First of all they are extremely thin and does provide the entire coverage. Secondly, They are not cooling at all as advertised. In fact, it’s the other way round. They turn so warm while wearing that it itches like crazy. Not a good product at all. Not recommended.

I wanted to use these as a cheaper alternative to hydrogel pads for breastfeeding, but they caused unbearable itching on my skin. I don’t have that reaction to the Medela or Lansinoh hydrogel pads. I’m not sure which ingredient gave me the reaction, but just a warning for folks with sensitive skin.