COSRX Acne Pimple Patch Absorbing Hydrocolloid Original 3 Size Patches for Blemishes and Zits Cover, Spot Stickers for Face and Body, Not Tested on Animals (240)

I’ll start with the myth. Contrary to popular belief, these DO NOT “suck out” pimples, puss, gunk, etc. What you see on the patch is actually the hydrocolloid breaking down which it does when exposed to moisture. This doesn’t mean you won’t see gunk on it afterwards or that it isn’t doing it’s job.HOWEVER, this leads to tip number one. This is why you should make sure to wash and dry your skin properly before applying! This also makes sure you’re not trapping any bad bacteria or dirt under the patch.Tip number two is these are great to use on new emerging spots. It helps protect them from getting irritated which leads to inflammation and higher risk of dark spots and painful acne.Tip number three, these are AMAZING for people who struggle with OCD and/or skin picking disorders or habits. It prevents you from scratching at or touching the spots. This not only prevents you from doing damage, it also stops oils and dirt on your hands from getting onto the problem areas. If I’m having trouble not messing with a spot, I keep it covered until it heals. Which leads to my last tip.Tip four, when the patch starts to breakdown, remove it, wipe the area gently with water to remove any residue, and put a new patch on. You can tell when the patch needs to be switched because it’ll start to feel gummy and look like it’s “sucked out” gunk. In my experience, this takes anywhere from 6-12 hours depending on the area of my face and the severity of the spot. In oily areas it will happen faster. On spots with heads it will also happen faster.Some advice, DON’T PICK! Derms recommend to leave acne even if it has a head on it as so often even then you do more damage than good. If you DO feel like you need to do something about it, use a sterilized needle or acne poker to gently open a spot for the gunk to come out and very gently express the acne. Don’t push too hard, don’t force it, make sure your hands are clean and make sure not to press your nails into your skin. Those little acne remover hoops work well sometimes, but make sure not to press to hard with them! Also make sure they’re bigger than the spot your expressing so you don’t push gunk deeper into your skin. After you’re done, gently clean the area. I’ve also used these patches after expressing a spot. You can also use a warm cloth on the area for a while before trying to pop anything as it helps open up the pores and make expressing it easier.As for my rating on these particular patches, they’re great and they’re affordable. I like the sizes they come in and they actually work a lot better than concealer or foundation for hiding spots. They blur and smooth the area while also protecting it from makeup which can also irritate acne. I will even sometimes put them on before my foundation and go out with no issues. You can see them if you look for them of course or if someone is very close to you, but it looks far better than makeup/concealer which may cover the color (sometimes not even completely) but it doesn’t do anything for texture (and often makes it look even worse). They’re great for both hiding and healing spots. They work for all skin tones as they’re sheer.The one thing that would make these better in my opinion is some aloe or skin soothing ingredients. I’ve used patches before with aloe and they seem to help a bit more with calming things down. I personally don’t use the salicylic acid patches at all as salicylic acid has only ever made my acne a lot worse. I have very sensitive skin and a lot of allergies, so I recommend anyone with similar issues to also avoid salicylic acid patches. Opt for the pure hydrocolloid like this one or patches with something gentle and calming like aloe.Hope this helps!

probably one of the best pimple patches i’ve used that’s not the mighty patch. i’ve tried different ones and this is my go to one and it’s a reasonable price for how much you get

These are my favorite patches. I've tried quite a few brands and these work the best. They gently extract the area and help it heal.

These work as effectively as any other hydrocolloid blemish patch. They're effective for me, and the adhesive isn't SO strong that they're painful to remove. That said, they aren't the best value for the price in this category, so I tend to only repurchase these on sale.

My teenage daughter loves this and she uses about 1 pack per week.

These are my go to . I believe I only had one time these didn’t take completely away in a couple of days . Usually I put one on after my skin care routine at night and by morning you can hardly see there was a pimple there at all .

I’m not sure that these work. Even after leaving them on all day, I still have very red and raised pimples.What’s more, the packaging makes it difficult to remove each of the patches. The backing isn’t perforated like some of the other brands. So if you accidentally fold one of these, you’re kinda out of luck. After 2 uses, I’ve noticed that the smallest size doesn’t stick very well. I don’t think this a problem with moisture on my face, as I make sure to wait several minutes after washing and pat drying my face before applying these. I’ll continue using these until I run out, but in the meantime, I’ll be looking for another brand of pimple patches.

Effectiveness: 9/10. These things make my whiteheads VANISH overnight without fail. It is the only foolproof way I know of, to get rid of a gross whitehead without popping it and risking aggravating it further. My pics show a small pimple, but I have used these patches on some real monsters and they work like a charm every time. I have used it on cystic acne (spots with no head), and it doesn’t have the same overnight-vanishing effect - but I would say it at least makes them a little less angry. So when I have a cystic bump, I’ll use a patch on it nightly, and it seems to go away a bit faster than normal.Comfort: 10/10. So comfortable I’ve walked outside wearing it before by accident. They stay on very well overnight. The different sizes make it possible to use them pretty much anywhere. The only time they’re hard to use is if you get a pimple like on the corner of your lip, close to your eye, or in a place where the patch can’t fully adhere to the skin around the pimple. In those cases, it’s still usable, but you have to be careful so it doesn’t fall off.Durability: 10/10. They’ve never ripped on me, and the packet they come in is resealable which makes them last a long time.Appearance: 5/10. Similar to other brands of pimple patches, these things are definitely noticeable when worn. I only use them at nighttime, so this doesn’t really affect me.Overall an amazing solution for getting rid of whiteheads in a fast, pain-free, and sanitary way.