How to Use patch test in a Sentence
patch test
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Make sure to do a patch test on your wrist before applying this to your lips.
—Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
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Perform a patch test with your body cleanser before using it on your whole body.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
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For starters, always do a patch test before slathering it all over your face.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Dec. 2022
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Do a patch test to see how your skin reacts before applying it to your face.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2023
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To get to the bottom of your skin woes, your doctor may recommend a patch test.
—Jessica Toscano, SELF, 1 Mar. 2019
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Always do a patch test to ensure the stain remover is safe to use on the garment.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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The eye area is sensitive and prone to milia, so always make sure to patch test.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 July 2024
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As always, be sure to do a patch test before trying the product all over your body.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
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As always, be sure to do a patch test before trying the product all over your body.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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Start using it in small doses and be sure to do a patch test before using it on your face.
—Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2023
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Always make sure to do a patch test on your wrist or neck before applying this to your face.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Feb. 2023
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After performing a patch test, it can be used as a soothing skin toner.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
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Your hair color kit will include instructions on how to perform a skin patch test.
—Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
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For either method, do a patch test before applying it to your entire face.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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For best results, always patch test skin oils before applying them to your face.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 5 May 2023
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Always do a patch test on your wrist or neck to make sure that the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
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But like any new product, conduct a patch test on your arm before smearing it all over your face (just to be sure).
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Dec. 2020
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Before slathering a new moisturizer all over your face, do a quick patch test on your neck or the back of your hand.
—Allure, 30 Aug. 2025
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Remember to always patch test on your wrist or neck before applying it to your face.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 4 May 2023
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When in doubt, perform a patch test a couple of days before using a new skincare product.
—Emily Stone, Verywell Health, 5 June 2023
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Always dilute tea tree oil before using it and do a patch test for reactions.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recurrent, itchy bumps, or rashes on the face or hands get the most positive patch test results.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022
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As always, though, patch test and start using every other night to build up tolerance.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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With that being said, sensitive skin types should patch test this shampoo before washing their hair with it.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2022
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Before beginning with a new care product, always perform an at-home patch test on one small area of your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
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Just go ahead and accept that patch tests should be a staple of your routine before going all-in with any new product.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 16 May 2018
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Just be sure to always do a patch test on a less noticeable area of your bag before applying any cleaner.
—Irene Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
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Try a patch test on a small skin area first to avoid potential side effects like a skin allergic reaction.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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To do a patch test, apply a quarter-size amount to the inside of your elbow for about seven to 10 days.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the importance of a patch test comes into play again before applying it to your scalp.
—Elle.com, ELLE, 6 Dec. 2022
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