Our pick
Pros-Aide II Adhesive, The Sequel, 2 oz
2 oz jarMilder formulaLatex-freeEasier removalWater-based
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Buyer question · Special effects makeup
What prosthetic adhesive is gentler on sensitive skin?
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Short answer
Pros-Aide II, also called The Sequel. It is the milder version of Pros-Aide The Original, the adhesive widely used in film and medical prosthetics, designed for more sensitive skin and thin, delicate areas. It is latex-free, water-based, and much easier to remove, which means less pulling on your skin at the end of the day.
At a glance
Best for
- Sensitive skin, and thin-skinned areas like the neck, back and chest
- Thin appliance edges and short-term wear
- Anyone avoiding latex (retailers list it latex-free), and beginners who find the Original hard to work with
Skip it if
- You're applying near hair or eyes
- It will sit somewhere cold or freeze: cold weakens and ruins it
What we like
- Milder than the Original, made for sensitive skin
- Latex-free
- Breaks down more easily with removers, so less pulling
- Dries clear; a buyer says it leaves no sticky residue
Good to know
- Needs an adhesive remover to take off: never peel it
- Retailer facepaint.com says not to use it near hair or eyes
- Apply a thin, even layer with a cotton swab or brush
Why it's easier on skin
A milder version of the industry standard
Retailers describe The Sequel as the milder version of Pros-Aide The Original, delivering a long-lasting bond designed for more sensitive skin.
Removal is the gentle part
Pros-Aide II was developed because the Original is hard to remove. Many cleansers and adhesive solvents break it down more easily, so you dissolve it instead of peeling it, which is where skin gets hurt.
No latex
Retailers list it as latex-free, and a buyer with a latex allergy says that's why she chose it.
Made for delicate areas
Camera Ready calls it useful on very sensitive skin and on thin areas of appliances and prosthetics, and it's sold for delicate areas like the neck, back and chest.
How to use it
- Clean the skin so it's free of oil and residue.
- Shake the jar gently.
- Brush or swab a thin, even layer onto the back of the appliance and onto the skin.
- Let it dry until it turns clear and tacky. For a stronger hold, add a second layer.
- Press the appliance down firmly, starting in the center and smoothing out to the edges, and hold for about 10 seconds.
- To remove, dissolve it with Pros-Aide Adhesive Remover. Never tear it off: that pulls at the skin.
From the directions published by Pros-Aide retailers facepaint.com and Alcone.
Use it with
- Pros-Aide Adhesive Remover. Recommended to break down and dissolve all Pros-Aide adhesives; other adhesive removers also work.
- A cotton swab or brush. For laying down the thin, even layers the directions call for.
Key details
- Size
- 2 oz jar
- Type
- Water-based acrylic adhesive
- Latex
- None, per retailers
- Dries
- Clear and tacky
- Removes with
- Pros-Aide Remover and many adhesive removers
- Storage
- Don't freeze; it can lose hold below about 60°F
Full ingredient list
Water, Acrylic Copolymer, Glycerin, Guar Gum, Sorbitol, Benzyl Alcohol. As listed by retailer Alcone; check the jar you receive.
From the maker
Do not apply Pros-Aide II near hair or eyes as it is very difficult to remove.
Do not attempt to tear off adhesive as it will pull off skin.
Freezing Pros-Aide II Adhesive will ruin product.
Questions buyers ask
Is it better than the Original for sensitive skin?
It's the milder version, designed for more sensitive skin, and it breaks down more easily with removers, so taking it off is gentler.
Is it latex-free?
Retailers list it as latex-free, and a buyer with a latex allergy uses it.
Does it hold as well as the Original?
Buyers say it holds well, and one says it works as well as the Original but is easier to use.
How do I take it off?
Use Pros-Aide Adhesive Remover or another adhesive remover to dissolve it. Don't peel or tear it off.
Can I use it around my eyes?
Retailers disagree. Retailer facepaint.com warns not to use it near hair or eyes because it is very difficult to remove there, so we'd avoid it.
How should I store it?
Keep it from freezing, which ruins it, and away from cold, which can weaken its hold.
The bottom line
If the Original is too harsh on your skin or too hard to remove, Pros-Aide II is the gentler version: latex-free, water-based and made to come off with remover instead of a fight. Pair it with Pros-Aide Remover.
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Smoov Discovery wrote this page from the product information and directions published by Pros-Aide retailers, and from customer reviews on Camera Ready Cosmetics, listed below. We did not test the product ourselves, and the maker's own site could not be read. Nothing here comes from Amazon.
Sources
- Camera Ready Cosmetics: Pros-Aide II and reviews
- facepaint.com: Pros-Aide The Sequel
- Alcone: Pros-Aide 2
- Frends Beauty: Pros-Aide II
Photos: Camera Ready Cosmetics (camerareadycosmetics.com).
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