Exposed vs Pastease — what the catalogue actually shows
- Not really substitutes. Only about 8% of their ranges overlap — these two mostly make different things, so the better question is which category you are shopping, not which brand is better.
- Different price tiers. Exposed sits in the mid-range band and Pastease in the budget band, measured against the median price across our whole catalogue — so they are not competing for the same budget.
- Same build quality, different price. Their median scores are within 0 points, but Exposed typically costs $23.73 against $8.00 for Pastease. On our data you are paying more for brand and styling here, not for better materials — if the look suits you, Pastease is the value pick.
| Exposed | Pastease | |
|---|---|---|
| In stock now | 90 | 153 |
| Price range | $6.93 – $36.33 | $7.18 – $20.00 |
| Typical price | $23.73 | $8.00 |
| Main materials | Nylon 73%, Polyester 23%, Polyurethane (PU) 2% | Adhesive 88%, Polyester Spandex Blend 6%, Rubber 4% |
| Porous materials | 0% | 4% |
| Median Phareros Score | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Strongest in | Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Sets, Lingerie Plus & Queen Size | Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Pasties, Accessories |
Every figure above is counted from our live stock on 23 August 2026 — not vendor marketing. Materials are the share of items we have classified; the porous figure is published for both brands whether or not it flatters them. How the Phareros Score works · Our editorial standards.
Common questions
Is Exposed or Pastease cheaper?
Exposed ranges $6.93 to $36.33 (median $23.73). Pastease ranges $7.18 to $20.00 (median $8.00). Both are stocked new; free US shipping over $49.
What are Exposed and Pastease made of?
Exposed: Nylon 73%, Polyester 23%, Polyurethane (PU) 2%. Pastease: Adhesive 88%, Polyester Spandex Blend 6%, Rubber 4%. Percentages are of the items we have classified, counted from stock on hand.
Which is better for body safety, Exposed or Pastease?
We score every product 0-100 on what it is actually made of, brand track record and real demand. Median: Exposed 55/100, Pastease 55/100. Porous share: Exposed 0%, Pastease 4%. The score is published even when unflattering.
What does each brand specialise in?
Exposed is strongest in Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Sets, Lingerie Plus & Queen Size. Pastease is strongest in Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Pasties, Accessories — based on where their in-stock ranges are deepest.
Do you ship Exposed and Pastease discreetly?
Yes. Plain packaging with nothing on the outside indicating the contents, and a discreet billing descriptor.
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