To apply face stickers, start with clean, dry, oil-free skin, lift each sticker with tweezers, place it where you want it, and press it down for several seconds. Apply them after your base makeup has set, and before any setting spray. To remove them, loosen the adhesive with an oil-based cleanser or makeup remover and lift gently from one edge. Do not peel them off dry skin in one pull.
What are face stickers?
Face stickers are small adhesive decorations made for the skin: hearts, stars, dots, freckle-like spots, gems and shapes. They are a quick way to add a detail to a look for a party, festival, concert or photo, with no drawing skill needed. They sit on the skin's surface and come off when you remove them.
Two kinds are sold under similar names. Peel-and-stick decorations are pressed straight on. Water-transfer designs are pressed on with a damp cloth, like a temporary tattoo. Check the directions on your pack to see which you have.
Where do they go?
| Placement | Effect | How many |
|---|---|---|
| Under the outer corner of one eye | A single accent, like a beauty mark | One |
| Across the tops of the cheekbones | A scattered, freckle-like sparkle | Three to five each side |
| Over the bridge of the nose and cheeks | Playful faux freckles | Five to nine, spaced unevenly |
| At the temples, curving toward the brow | A festival look that frames the eye | Three to six |
| Below the lower lash line | A row, like a decorative tear line | Two to four |
| Collarbone or shoulder | An accent off the face | A small cluster |
How to apply peel-and-stick stickers, step by step
- Patch test one sticker on your inner arm for a few hours if you have sensitive skin or adhesive allergies.
- Do your skincare and base makeup, and let them set. Cream and oil stop stickers from holding.
- Blot the placement area with a tissue, and dust on a little translucent powder.
- Plan the layout. Dot the positions lightly with a makeup pencil, or simply decide before you peel.
- Lift a sticker with tweezers by its edge, without touching the adhesive.
- Place it, one edge first, then lay it flat.
- Press for five to ten seconds with a clean fingertip.
- Repeat, stepping back to check the overall pattern.
- Finish the rest of your makeup. Apply setting spray before the stickers, not over them, unless the pack says otherwise.
If yours are water-transfer designs
- Cut out the design and peel off the clear film.
- Place it face down on clean, dry skin.
- Press a damp cloth or sponge over the backing for the time the directions state.
- Slide the backing paper off.
- Let it dry without touching.
A set of glitter hearts
The Uexim glitter heart face stickers are red glitter hearts, designed as an easy, temporary alternative to face makeup or tattoos. The listing describes them as waterproof and long-lasting in wear, and easy to apply and remove. The set includes four sheets, and it is recommended for ages 14 and up.
How do you make them stay on?
- Oil-free, dry skin is the main factor.
- Avoid areas that move a lot, such as smile lines and the eyelid crease.
- Do not touch or pick at them.
- Flat stickers hold better than raised ones on curved areas.
- If an edge lifts, press it down again, or replace that sticker.
How do you remove them?
- Soften the adhesive. Press a cotton pad soaked in oil-based cleanser, micellar water or makeup remover over the sticker for ten to twenty seconds.
- Lift from one edge with a fingertip, slowly, keeping the sticker close to the skin as you peel.
- If it resists, soak again. Do not pull.
- Wipe away residue with the same pad.
- Cleanse your face as usual and moisturize.
For water-transfer designs, rub gently with an oil-based cleanser or baby oil until the design breaks up, then wash.
Safety
- Follow the directions and age guidance on the pack.
- Keep stickers away from the eyes, the eyelid edges and the inside of the mouth and nose. Small pieces must not get into the eye.
- Do not apply to broken, irritated, sunburned or freshly shaved skin, or over active breakouts.
- Remove them before sleeping.
- Take them off and wash the area if the skin itches, stings or turns red.
- Use each sticker once.
- Keep them away from young children, as small parts are a choking hazard.
Common mistakes
- Sticking onto fresh moisturizer or foundation.
- Too many, placed symmetrically like a grid. Odd numbers and uneven spacing look better.
- Placing them on areas that crease.
- Spraying setting spray over them, which can loosen the adhesive.
- Ripping them off at the end of the night.
Frequently asked questions
Do face stickers go on before or after makeup?
After base makeup has set, and before lip and final touches.
How long do face stickers last?
Usually for a day or an evening, depending on your skin and how much you touch them.
Can I reuse them?
No. The adhesive weakens, and reused stickers are less hygienic.
Will they damage my skin?
Not if you remove them gently with a cleanser. Pulling them off dry can irritate.
The bottom line
Dry, set skin, tweezers, a firm press, and an oil-based remover at the end. Plan the placement before you peel, and keep stickers clear of the eyes.
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