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The beauty of the best pimple patches?
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Allure editors
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Even though this humble acne patch has been around since 2017, our editors still clearly adore it.
Oh, and each box comes with 36 patches, so you’ll be stocked for quite some time.
Jen Hussein wearing a Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
Still, if you’re concerned about visibility, try the Best of Beauty-winningMighty Patch Invisible+for undetectable wear.
Want more size and finish options?
Opt for aMighty Patch Variety Packto get three different variations.
Jen Hussein wearing a Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
Tester feedback:“Can you tell I’m wearing a pimple patch in this photo?
Probably not if I wasn’t pointing to it,” says Angela Trakoshis, shopping market editor.
The best part: a flattened zit that’s on its way out sooner than you thought."
Angela Trakoshis wearing a Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch.
you’re able to’t go wrong with the originalAcne Master Pimple Patch, of course.
Despite their staying power, they’re easy to peel off.
“Hydrocolloid acts as a barrier to me picking at my breakouts (guilty!)
Angela Trakoshis wearing a Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch.
but these patches also have salicylic acid and tea tree oil to speed up the healing process even more.
I’m wearing a patch on my forehead for demonstration purposes.
Pretty seamless, huh?)”
Sarah Han wearing a Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Intensive and holding a packet.
look, even creating a blurred effect over the blemish.
These patches also blend super easily under or over your makeup.
Tester feedback:Associate beauty editor Annie Blay puts it simply.
Sarah Han wearing a Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Intensive and holding a packet.
“These are the most transparent pimple patches I’ve ever worn.
I’ll catch glimpses of myself in the mirror and can’t even see it on my face.”
(Couldn’t help the pun!).
Annie Blay wearing The Inkey List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patch
Retinol, the star ingredient here, actively unclogs pores so you hopefully experience fewer breakouts in that area.
How sweet is that?
Bonus: Niacinamide can address dark spots in case you’re prone to post-acne marks.
Annie Blay wearing The Inkey List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patch
keeps clogged pores and inflamed skin in check.
FYI: Salicylic acid can also help break down the plugs that cause blackheads.
Hydrocolloid protects blemishes from contact with dust and water and absorbs excess fluid while you go about your day.
They’re a beauty staple inspired by the tradition ofhydrocolloiddressing to heal wounds.
Should I pop a pimple before putting on a pimple patch?
No, don’t even think about it.
The chances ofacne scarring, developingpost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and getting an infection rise when youpop your pimple.
What do pimple patches pull out?
You’ll know the healing dot is working because you’re free to see it in actiona.k.a.
the clear patch will turn white with gunk and expand.
But what exactlyisthat gunk?
By reducing the inflammation and fluid, you could help to improve the appearance."
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