I opened the jar and the protector seal was not sealed. It says sealed for your protection. I would like a replacement. Not sure if it had been returned . There wasn’t very much glue on the top of the jar.

But these patches did not stay put (slipped around) and did not afford me any more relief than other less expensive blister bandages. The cost of the Hexagels was steep, but I am ready to try anything to afford me relief from blisters. I read that in order for these to provide best relief, they are to be used in conjunction with the "Protective Adhesive Knit" patches for additonal cost. Theyku HAD to be good, right? Wrong! They did not stay in place at all and slipped off one toe. I was also testing two other brands I had never heard of, and I found to be much more effective at relieving friction and staying put. I did not put lotion or use anything other than the product. My toe blisters never quite heal because my toes are so crowded from bunions. Surgery did not help on one foot, so I did not have surgery on the other foot. I have learned to pad as best I can, or I will be hurtin' for certain! I am always looking for the Next Best Thing. Medagel claims "these patches are perfect for protecting against chafing, friction, and hot spots." Unfortunately, they did not protect my toes, they slipped around, and my blister worsened. So I will put them on my cat for amusement...or maybe use them for window decals.

I have always used 2nd skin squares to cover my blisters. With those I experienced a bit of movement when taping them over my blisters but they maintain their shape well. These almost immediately dissolve into very sticky/ gross balls of goo that serve no purpose. I gave mine away and switched back to 2nd skin. I won’t buy these again.

I had high hopes for the Medagel Hexagels Plus Aloe Vera pads—they seemed like the perfect solution for protection and treatment. However, I have to be honest—it didn't quite live up to my expectations. At first, they seemed comfortable enough, and I appreciated the added bonus of aloe vera. But unfortunately, they just wouldn't stay in place. Every time they shifted, it left me with blisters in all the wrong places. I even tried using tape to keep them secure, but it still didn't do the trick. I really wanted to love these pads, but in the end, I was left feeling neutral about them. While they may work for some, they just didn't work for me. It's disappointing, but hey, not every product is a perfect fit. If you're considering trying them, just be aware of the potential for movement and adjust accordingly.

Felt cool when applied but left imprint on skin

The product is very interesting. It cools and soothes the wound area nicely. My only wish is that it had some way to stay on better by itself. It is uncomfortable having to cover it with a larger wrap to keep it in place for more than 10 min.

This is perfect for covering a wound. I rests on the surface and is cooling. It keeps the area moist for hours. It is not sticky so if you want to secure it on your body you will need a bandage or wrap. I bought clear tape for covering a tattoo to keep it in place. That works great.

Great for use for my kids! When their mosquito bites itch, these Hexagels are cooling, soothing, and certainly keep all four of my kids from scratching the bites. I do find that for my youngest children, twins age 6, I do have to tape them on with gentle "blue baby tape", so they won't want to play with them and remove them as quickly. My oldest kiddo is 10, but these Hexagels still have a "wow" factor to all four kids. Creating open wounds by scratching repeatedly can lead to open invitation to infections, especially impetigo.

These came with the labels peeled back and looked a little dried out. Not sure if they have been compromised. There is no plastic or aluminum seal. I think they would be perfect however after examing them well for my feet. Just unsure if safe to use with no safety seal. I do like the amount you get for the price. And they are a nice size.

Definitely does the job. Also, perfect for ballet dancers doing a lot of pointe work. Would love to see this product also as a bandage option. 2stars to value, because container I received wasn't sealed properly and it was missing a lot of Hexagels.

The product was not sealed - and now I wonder if someone used a portion of it - or if it will dry out quickly. I could not return this jar so I have been using the hexagels, and they are great. Hard to keep in place, but they definitely help.

They are helping the sore spot on his nose.

This product saved my feet from further damage while skiing and running. Would recommend placing over open wounds or for blister prevention during hikes with new boots.

Bought these to use with this company's bug bite patches. Those work, but I found I can't use them too long otherwise the medication on those cause irritation to my skin. These just have aloe on them so it's soothing and initially very cooling. I also like that it forms a protective layer to stop me from scratching. I found that these stick fairly well, but it's going to depend on where you put them. I put these on freshly-washed skin (with no lotion) and so far they have stuck and stayed on overnight and into the next day. I think the staying power depends on how much friction you have and how "flat" the skin is. Since I placed these on my outer calf, it stayed covered with my clothes and stayed in place. I can see if I were to put these on high-friction areas (such as the back of my heels for blisters) or around fingers for a burn, they would not stay in place.

Great for dancers! Just like our other gel squares which cost a bit more.