Wash your hands before and after use. Ensure your skin is clean and dry. Do not apply any cream on the lip, as the patch may no longer stick to your lip. Tear off one product along the perforated edge to separate it from the others.

Hold the clear paper applicator at the curved edge.

Using both hands, carefully peel off the clear paper applicator from the protective teal coloured cover.

You will see the round cold sore patch on the upper part of the applicator. Take care not to touch the adhesive side of the patch.

Apply this part of the applicator to the cold sore and using a mirror, gently press down to firmly place the patch on to the cold sore.

Gently peel back the applicator leaving the patch in place. Make-up or lipstick can be applied over the patch.