I use ORWG for the front hairline, it's amazing. I can post pics if you need them.

For the rest I use either Walker Blue (The strong stuff, which I keep on for about two weeks) or Got2B Ultra Glued Gel, which is amazing for a week or two.

As far as irritation goes, the tape and Gel doesn't bother me, but the ORWG makes me itchy from time to time.

Hope that helps,