Everything to Know About Pimple Patches
Pimple patches may be small in size, but they could be the key to removing your blemishes overnight.
If you’re prone to picking at or popping your pimples, there's a safer solution that can help clear those stubborn breakouts: acne patches. Small in size yet extremely effective, these patches are made of hydrocolloid, which absorbs the fluid and bacteria from your pimples. Simply leave the patches on your pimples for a few hours or overnight and wake up with flattened-out blemishes that are neither dry nor irritated.
In addition to removing the excess fluid from your breakouts, these acne patches also shield your skin and lower the risk of scarring by preventing you from picking your pimples. While many acne patches are small translucent dots, other stickers come in the shapes of hearts, stars, or flowers to add a little bit of fun to your skincare routine.
Here, L’OFFICIEL rounds up the best pimple patches you should try to remove your current and future blemishes.
These cruelty-free pimple patches contain salicylic acid, which is a well-known acne-fighting agent that penetrates and unplugs your clogged pores. The Peace Out Acne Dots also contain other key ingredients, including aloe vera leaf extract and vitamin A to reduce redness and leave behind a clearer complexion.
Peace Out Acne Dots, $19, Peace Out
For those who want to have some fun with their acne treatment, these hydrocolloid stickers are shaped in the form of stars and come in a compact yellow case with a mirror inside. Starface also does limited-edition drops and different color combinations, like the Party Pack, for its patches.
Starface Hydro-Stars, $15, Starface
With its matte finish, the Mighty Patch from Hero Cosmetics blends seamlessly into your skin, so you can even wear them while you're out doing errands or other daytime activities.
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original, $13, Hero Cosmetics
The Peach Slices Deep Blemish Microdarts consist of self-dissolving darts that target the blemish and deliver acne-fighting ingredients including salicylic acid, tea tree bark, willow bark, and niacinamide directly to it.
Peach Slices Deep Blemish Microdarts, $9, Peach & Lily
These 100 percent vegan hydrocolloid patches are non-drying and completely absorb any impurities while also speeding up the healing process of your breakouts.
The Klog Soft Shield Pimple Patch, $6, Soko Glam
The Acne Pimple Master Patches made by South Korean skincare brand Cosrx are waterproof and create a barrier around your blemish, resulting in a faster healing process. The spot patches also come in a variety of sizes in a single pack.
Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch, $6, Cosrx
