Crème heart pasties - pasties discontinued by Bristols 6 - review by ~LaUr3n~

This is my second type of pasties from Bristols 6. My first pair made me fall in love with the product. That review can be read here. I am glad I tried those first, even if they were mismatched because this version isn't as great. Crème Heart Pasties can be used for the same variety of uses. The set includes a few different materials and sizes of pasties that are great for going without a bra in a skimpy top or something that is transparent or thin. Since they are nude, they are not as hot worn alone, but you totally still could go that route. The large ones not only cover the nipples, but are large enough to actually give the breasts a lift, if they are not ginormous of course. The pasties can also be used to cover blemishes on the body, embarrassing or unwanted tattoos, or just be a cute addition to your look. The down side is that they are only meant to be worn once. I still can't get enough of them.



-2 Large lace hearts
-2 Large solid satin hearts
-1 small lace heart/test patch
-1 small solid satin heart/test patch
-4 nipple covers

Size/Fit/Design:

These come in two colors, champagne and caramel. I chose the champagne since the caramel looked much too dark, even though I tan multiple times a week usually. Turns out, the lace and solid types are different hues, one better than the other. The lace one matches more closely, but they are both much to light for my skin tone.

I got the AB version because CD was out. Both large heart versions are the same size, 2" tall at the dip in the heart, 2 1/2" from top to base of the point, and 2 3/4" wide. The design of the lace is hard to determine because of the light coloring. It looks like a floral pattern, but it's hard to tell. The design is not the same on each lace pastie. Each one looks different depending on where it has been cut from. The parts that don't have the pattern are somewhat see through.

Even thought the lace is really textured, it is soft and flexible. It is also pretty stretchy. The more you stretch it, the less the adhesive works though. The size covers any size nipple I can imagine, but might not cover all areolas. The flexibility works on hard nipples and piercing hardware too. The satin hearts are not see through and not quite as stretchy.

The smaller hearts can be worn by them selves to just cover the nipples or be placed on either of the large heart designs. The smaller hearts are 1 ¼” wide, 7/8” tall at the dip in the heart, and 1 1/8” from the very top to tip at the bottom. These are the perfect size for accessorizing on other areas of the body.

I don't use the included round nipple pads, but four of them are included. They are 1 1/4" in diameter and made of a thin white material. You can place one over you nipple to protect them from the adhesive.

The tone is totally off for my skin. That's my hip area, by the way.

Application/Removal:

According to the packaging, these pasties use a very high quality adhesive that is hypo-allergenic and used in medical fields. It sticks well to the skin unless you are wearing it under a more textured material. It can start to roll after a while, like the sides of a band-aid being worn under a sock. It sticks to the skin well and only hurts if you peel it off quickly. The package says they can be worn for 6-8 hours, but the solid ones tend to roll and have a shorter life.

You can prolong the life of the patches by preparing your skin, removing it of oil. Use an alcohol swap or face astringent. Then peel off both backs of the pastie (it is split in two). To add lift, place the bottom half of the pastie a little lower than the bottom of the areola, pull up slightly and apply above the areola. If your breasts are too heavy, it won't work so well. To remove, just peel them off. No cleaning!

Packaging:

I like the slim packaging because it like a small envelope. It fits in a purse or a jean pocket. It all fits in a small sleeve. The pasties all come attached to a piece of card stock. It slides into a thin cardboard sleeve with a clear pane in the front. A small pamphlet is included with detailed instructions.



Experience:

These totally served the purpose I wanted them for. I wore them under a very thin black dress. I'm wearing them in the pictures for this review. After a few hours, I did notice that top started to roll. It wasn't a big issue, but might start to show eventually. I was not able to reuse these, even though I was able to reuse my black ones. I guess it depends on the batch of adhesive you get and the condition of your skin. My biggest issue with these is the coloring of the solid ones, but I didn't want these to be seen, so I am mostly satisfied.

Bristols6 Website! I want everything they got!

Seeing that the hue is a bit off for my skin, I have not restocked these yet. If the occasion calls for it, I will because I have not found anything better.