Instaclear Nasal Breathing Strips, Clear Large 30 ct | Works Instantly, Nasal Congestion Relief, Stops Snoring, Cold & Allergy

After being a dedicated user of a well known name brand version, I purchased these on a whim when my pockets were a little slimmer. I'm typically not a fan of the 'clear' version because they feel plasticky, and tend to poke and pop off, and are just generally uncomfortable. These, however, are honestly great. They adhere really well (clean skin is key!), and the "spring" action works surprisingly well; these open me up even better than the name brand. They do poke just a bit if not applied just right, but it isn't unbearable, and, if you're a regular user like me, you tend to learn the sweet spot in which to apply them. For the price and quantity, these are honestly great and definitely worth the purchase.

If your nighttime soundtrack has evolved from peaceful silence to what sounds like a lumberjack convention, read on. My pregnant wife unknowingly became a nocturnal woodwind orchestra, and I became increasingly desperate for solutions that didn't involve sleeping on the couch. THE GOOD NEWS: They actually work! Not miracle-level silence, but definitely an upgrade from "chainsaw meets freight train" No skin irritation (because nobody wants to trade snoring for a rash) Helps both snorer and "snoree" get better sleep THE TRICKS TO APPLICATION: Turn those lights on! This isn't your standard band-aid situation The package opens along the long edge (plot twist for band-aid veterans) Placement is crucial: aim for mid-nose Too low: it'll peel off faster than your morning motivation Too high: about as effective as a chocolate teapot Best to master this before you're too sleepy to care about proper placement THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS: The packaging situation is... excessive. Imagine if band-aids had a baby with Russian nesting dolls: Each strip has its own wrapper Then another backing on the adhesive After a few nights, your bedside table looks like a confetti cannon went off Marie Kondo would not approve of this packaging situation EFFECTIVENESS: While these strips won't completely transform your snoring loved one into a silent sleeping angel, they do make a noticeable difference. Think of it as turning down the volume from "jet engine" to "purring cat." PRACTICAL TIPS: Keep a small trash bin by the bed (trust me on this one) Turn on the lights - this isn't the time for your night vision skills Master the mid-nose placement sweet spot Plan ahead - trying to figure out the packaging in the dark is like solving a puzzle with your eyes closed PERFECT FOR: Light sleepers with snoring partners Pregnant women doing their best Darth Vader impressions Anyone whose partner has started researching sound-proof bedrooms Would I recommend? Absolutely. Despite the wasteful packaging and the learning curve on application, the peace and quiet is worth it. Your sleep schedule (and your relationship) will thank you.

Been using it for years and works for me

I've never tried "Breath Rite" strips but I assume they work like the Instaclear Nasal Breathing Strips. The conception is good, but they loosen up almost as soon as they are applied. Appling an additional bandage strip may help, but I did not try it. I believe there are insertable cones for the nares, but again, I haven't tried them. The only way I can successfully sleep (I use a BiPap machine) is to tape my mouth shut.

These work just fine for me. Good price and the monthly subscription keeps me from running around town looking for them. I just wet both sides of my nose, then wipe dry with a towel. Hold them about 20 seconds after applying them and they stay on all night. Just as good as the more expensive brands.

The last two orders, the boxes only had 22 nasal strips instead of 30.

I was thinking this would be a great deal. Not so, not at all. The strips are large, but the glue does not hold up well. I've tried them for four nights and each night after 3 or 4 hours I found the strips had come off. BEWARE-Amazon does not accept returns for these (but nowhere in the ad does it say that), so while it's not a huge loss, it's annoying.

Simply put, I cannot find this size in any local stores. This is long and slender in size so it grabs the lower sides of the nose without a thick part stuck to the bridge on my nose. A similar-sized product is available but it looks like a light tan bandaid and its glue is WAY too sticky! In short, lots of similar products but this one is the best fit for me!