MAX Liquid Bandage with Lidocaine, Wound Cleaning Solution That Kills 99% of Germs, Covers and Protects Skin, Fast-Drying Protective Seal, 0.30 fl oz | Wound Cleaning Solution with Lidocaine, Covers and Protects Skin, Fast-Drying Protective Seal, No Sting

TLDR;A fantastic 2-in-1 product that combines the maximum OTC pain relief of 4% Lidocaine with an antiseptic liquid bandage. It’s perfect for hard-to-cover small cuts, scrapes, and abrasions, providing invisible, flexible, and water-resistant protection with zero traditional "ouch." A must-have for the first-aid kit, especially for children or joints.I’ve always kept Bactine around for its "no-sting" reputation, but dealing with bandaids on knuckles and fingertips is a constant battle. I bought the Bactine MAX Liquid Bandage because it promises to combine pain relief and germ-killing antiseptic with the protection of a liquid bandage. The brush-on application looked like the perfect solution for minor wounds in tricky, high-movement areas. I'm happy to report that this product is a game-changer, especially compared to the stinging of traditional liquid bandages.Detailing the Experience and AnalysisThis liquid bandage is genuinely excellent for minor skin injuries like small cuts, shallow scrapes, and hangnails. The 4% Lidocaine provides noticeable, quick-acting pain relief, often before the liquid dries. The formula feels gentle compared to the sharp sting of other liquid bandages.The brush applicator is precise and allows you to cover just the right amount of skin. The liquid dries quickly into a clear, flexible film that moves with your skin, which is crucial for joints like knuckles and elbows. It holds up well to washing hands and minor moisture, though repeated, prolonged exposure will cause it to peel (which is expected of this type of product). It's also great for sealing paper cuts and skin tears on the feet/heels.The product contains an antiseptic (Benzalkonium Chloride) to kill 99.9% of germs, addressing both wound protection and infection prevention in one step. This eliminates the need for separate antiseptic wipes and traditional bandages for most minor wounds. For deep cuts or wounds that require actual pressure, a traditional bandage is still necessary, but for everyday scrapes, this is my new go-to.ProsMaximum Strength Lidocaine (4%): Provides immediate and noticeable pain relief upon application.Antiseptic Protection: Kills 99.9% of germs to help prevent infection.No Stinging/Burning: Does not have the painful sting associated with many other liquid bandages.Flexible and Water-Resistant: Dries clear and moves with skin, ideal for fingers, knuckles, and joints.Easy-to-Use Brush: Allows for precise application to hard-to-cover areas.ConsThin Coverage: May require a second coat for a robust seal on slightly deeper scrapes.Not for Deep Wounds: As with all liquid bandages, it is only for minor cuts and scrapes, not deep punctures or large, bleeding wounds.VerdictThe Bactine MAX Liquid Bandage with Lidocaine is a 5-star essential for any home or travel first-aid kit. It successfully delivers on its three promises: pain relief, germ-killing, and flexible protection, all without the painful sting. For minor cuts and scrapes, especially on hard-to-bandage areas, this product is far superior to a sticky, bulky adhesive bandage and is absolutely worth the price.

My child hates regular bandages and will rip them off instantly. He is also a picker and will reopen scratches and cuts so I needed a solution. This liquid bandage worked perfectly and stayed on long enough for his cut to heal. After applying the liquid bandage he was unable to pick at it and could not peel the solution off. This has now become a household staple

ATTENTION: All ECXEMAHAND SUFFERERS!If you have small cuts on your fingersthat are very painful and you haven”t found a medicine that would almost instantly take away the pain from cuts ,Bactine Liquid Bandage will take the pain away- almost immediately.! You will be shocked at how quickly your pain is gone.BUY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I suffered for years with the cuts and swelling in the finger tips and now, no pain. Buy at least two.Daniel Fabiano El Paso Tx

It dries in a white consistency but it works well and helps the cut to not be sore or sting.

Thank you 😊 so much for this MAX liquid bandage!! It works excellent!! Just tried it!! Also thank you for the very FAST delivery!! Excellent service!!

It’s not viscous enough to hold the substance in place. Takes too long to dry. The pain relieving lidocaine doesn’t help at all.

Seems to work almost as well as New Skin, but it stings a lot less, so if you have small kids, I'd choose this over the New Skin brand. I taught my kid to tolerate New Skin when he was small (like 3, he just wouldn't leave bandaids alone, so for small cuts, I taught him to take the momentary discomfort, is just keep blowing on it until it stopped stinging and get him to sing a song) and I wish I would have been able to offer him this, it would have seemed less mean. Otherwise I'm a bit on the fence. I think I'm probably going to order a bottle of old school New Skin but I want to try the new waterproof kind they have, because none of this stuff sticks well to my dry skin in general and I have reapply a bunch of times during the day. That's how I can tell this stuff isn't quite as good as the regular New Skin, it doesn't adhere as well. I got the package around 2pm, it's 11:30 pm now and I've already reapplied it 4 times. Which is about 2 more than my old bottle of New Skin would have taken in the same time period (I still have it, used it yesterday, I ordered this because it was so close to empty). Since I used the New Skin I had yesterday, I can directly compare it with using this today on exactly the same cut on my finger.

First time buying this brand. Usually I buy newskin brand. Next time ill stick to the usual one. This one took my pain away but the glue don't last long on the skin. I follow up the direction 3 times a day but maybe is because I am so use too the other brand newskin. This one works but you have to make sure you apply it 3 times a day. I ordered this one because I got a cut doing dishes and this one they would deliver in 3 hours, not newskin. This one is not really working out.