Who knew a breakout could be trendy? Say good-bye to your drying spot treatments, pimple patches are here to stay!
Popularised in K-beauty via the brand COSRX, the small hydrocolloid (moisture-retentive) patches work conjunctively to promote wound healing and prevent spot-picking.
Following their surge in popularity, the once intentionally invisible patches have been reimagined by brands like Starface; where yellow, star-shaped face stickers are now worn as a pimple-covering accessory.
Best for already-erupted pimples/later-stage spots, celebs are also proudly rocking their patches in public!
WATCH: Wearing a pimple patch for a day – results. Article continues after video.
Hailed by Florence Pugh as a “daily” essential, stars like Justin Bieber, Millie Bobby Brown, Yara Shahidi, and Willow Smith are also big fans.
Pimple patches are a true set-it-and-forget-it. Wear them overnight or during the day for a less-inflamed, flatter bump upon removal. Due warning though, they are addictive!
Keen to see what all the hype’s about? Here, we share our favourite patches.
Starface Hydro-Stars Party Pack, $17.76 at Revolve
Target your breakouts and look cute! These celeb-adored pimple patches have become a cult favourite for their cute look, effective hydrocolloid properties and long-lasting adhesive power. You’ll be excited to pop on a patch with this party pack.
Skin Control Pimple Patch Micro Dart, $12.80 at Chemist Warehouse
Incorporating micro-dart technology, these Skin Control patches penetrate the skin to deliver targeted spot-kicking ingredients such as salicylic acid, tea tree and cica. Perfect for those painful blind pimples, these patches are a great way to avoid skin picking.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, $7.90 at Adore Beauty
These are the ultimate OG’s! The COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are a go-to for undetectable spot treatment. With a slim fit, these hydrocolloid dots will draw out all that surface-level icky stuff, leaving you with a flatter pimple in its wake.
Spotless: Microneedle Patches, $36 at E.S.K
These targeted microneedle patches will banish your pimple before it even arrives. Fit with 300 dissolving hyaluronic acid microneedles, upon placing the sticker on your area of concern salicylic acid, Vitamin B3, tea tree oil, and green tea follow up with a targeted punch.
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