Best Liquid Bandages of 2025

"I used this product for small cuts on my hands, like paper cuts. Be warned, it stings quite a bit when applied to a cut. I believe the burning sensation is part of the disinfection process, but it's quite painful. It also takes a few minutes to dry, so you can't immediately resume your activities. To seal the wound effectively, you'll need two coats. The product tends to peel off before the wound is fully healed, requiring reapplication. Unlike a bandaid, it doesn't provide a cushion to protect the cut, so the area can be painful if bumped. However, it is water-resistant, so there's no worry about a wet bandaid falling off."

"This product is a fantastic invention! I frequently have my hands in water and am always on the go, often getting cuts in places where band-aids don't stick well, especially around my fingers and other bendable areas. This product works much better than a band-aid for me! I will say that it stung a bit when I first applied it, but the results were well worth it."

"I bought this product a few months ago and used it, but it took a long time to dry. Once it dried and I started moving around and using hand sanitizer, it began to peel off, so I thought it was useless. However, I gave it another try yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. I worked on my fish tanks for about nine hours, repeatedly washing my hands and submerging them in my aquariums. After that, I took a shower, and when I woke up today, the product was still intact! The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it peels off with hand sanitizer, which is essential during a pandemic. Otherwise, it's an excellent product. But be warned, it does sting!"

"I use this liquid bandage when I need a waterproof seal for a cut, especially when a Band-Aid won't stick or becomes soggy due to water exposure. This is particularly useful when I'm cooking and constantly washing my hands. If I accidentally cut myself, I can seal it with this product, let it dry, and it forms a flexible seal over the cut. It's not suitable for serious injuries that may need stitches or medical attention, but for minor cuts or ones on your knuckle that need to remain flexible and watertight, it works perfectly."

"I always keep a liquid bandage in my medicine cabinet. It effectively prevents infection, and the burning sensation reassures me that it's working. It allows your skin to heal underneath the liquid, which turns solid, acting like a coating rather than a clumsy bandage. As a professional pool player, cutting my hands is a big inconvenience. So, I use this product, and it works great, allowing me to use my fingers without the clumsiness of a bandage."

"New-Skin is quite watery, runs easily, and takes a long time to dry and lose its tackiness. So, I decided to try this product. It's perfect. It has just the right thickness to prevent it from running and dries in seconds. It adheres very well. This product contains a disinfecting antiseptic and a pain-numbing analgesic, along with providing flexible wound sealing protection. I'm ordering a few more for my various first aid kits."

"As a mechanic, I recently returned to work after a year-long break and was surprised by how soft my hands had become. My fingers started to split at almost every joint, making it hard to do my job. Band-aids were no help. However, this product worked wonders in keeping the cracks clean and allowing them to heal. I'd suggest this to anyone who frequently works with their hands."

"Unlike other types of liquid bandages that smell like nail polish, this one is odorless. It remains soft on your skin, not hard like nail polish, and doesn't sting when applied to a cut. Although it does wash off after some time, it lasts longer than a regular bandage and aids in healing the area. During the cold winter months, my fingers were cracking, and applying this product twice a day sealed the cuts. I continued using it for a few days to prevent the area from cracking again."

"My autistic son refuses to keep a band-aid on whenever he gets scrapes or cuts. I needed an option that could seal his wounds, allow them to heal, and wouldn't sting upon application. This product met all my requirements! It's also a spray, which means I don't have to touch the wound as much. Once applied, my son doesn't try to pick at the area because it forms a barrier without causing him any irritation. We absolutely love this product!"