Let me start by saying these sticky notes are GORGEOUS. The gradient pastel colors instantly brightened up my workspace and made me feel oddly productive. I mean, who wouldn’t want to jot down reminders on something that looks like a sunset?

The paper quality is surprisingly good—smooth texture, takes ink well without bleeding (tested with my fussy gel pens). And at $4.99 for 12 pads? That’s basically sticky note heaven for budget stationery lovers.

BUT (and it’s a big but)... the adhesive is weaker than my willpower near a cookie jar. I stuck one on my monitor to remember a deadline, and it did a slow-motion peel-off within minutes. Same story on my fridge, notebooks—you name it. Ended up using washi tape like some sort of sticky note paramedic.

Funny enough, they work fine on textured surfaces like my corkboard or rough wall paint. So if you’re using them strictly for bullet journals or craft projects, they’re passable. But as traditional ‘stick anywhere’ notes? Nope.

Final verdict: Buy these if you care more about aesthetics than function (or enjoy DIY-ing stronger adhesives). Otherwise, keep hunting—maybe try Post-It’s pastel collection instead.