Pimples? EEK! Banish spots at first sight with the original hydrocolloid patch from Hero Cosmetics – acne’s arch nemesis. Mighty Patch Original visibly flattens and absorbs gunk from pimples whilst you sleep (literally) - so you can wake up to clearer-looking skin. Sign us up! Blemishes always show up at the WORST times - before a date, an interview, or any time you want to show your best face. Helpful? No. That's why Hero Cosmetics created Mighty Patch, a hydrocolloid patch with breathable polyurethane film that absorbs gunk, camouflages blemishes, and helps support a healing environment. Don’t pop it, patch it. Hero Mighty Patch. Of course, the only way to evaluate pimple patches is to apply them to spots after cleansing and judging the results. We used the patches at night time, to see whether the adhesive would last through a night of tossing and turning. In addition, every patch was tested on spots at different stages in their cycle, from pimples that are just beginning to brew under the skin to full-blown white heads, to figure out which patches brought results for every type of spot. The best pimple patches to buy in 2023 1. CORSX AC collection acne patch: Best all-round pimple patch For those who haven’t tried pimple patches before, or those who have without much success, rest assured that we’ve tested a huge range of pimple patches to include only the best in this roundup. On our journey, we came across numerous pimple patches that simply didn’t help have any effect on spots, or worse still, simply peeled off prematurely before even having the opportunity to get to work. However, with others we were pleasantly surprised.

Of course, such high-tech skincare comes at a cost — dissolvable microneedle pimple patches tend to be much more expensive than their flat counterparts. However, they’re still super helpful to have around as they banish blemishes far faster. A gamechanger in the world of skincare, offering simple yet effective solutions for those with acne-prone skin, Mighty Patch Original is the #1 U.S. best -selling acne patch and works by absorbing impurities, helping to reduce inflammation and minimise the appearance of pimples. Hydrocolloid is a gentle fluid-absorbing gel that’s medical-grade and suitable for sensitive skin and - unlike other spot treatments - the Mighty Patch creates a protective barrier that helps prevent touching and helps prevent further irritation. As someone with sensitive skin, I'm not the first to jump at just any new product. But that doesn't mean I'm not tempted by the idea of something that promises to get rid of acne in just a few hours. After finally giving the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch a chance, I was thrilled to learn that my easily irritated skin loves it. It helped eliminate my pimples overnight. These patches are by no means cheap, but they are a godsend for staving off big blemishes just before important events. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Spot treatment pimple patches also tend to have a hydrocolloid base because of their waterproof, flexible structure, but they’re also formulated with extra spot-busting ingredients such as salicylic acid, tea tree and niacinamide to help shrink spots even faster. Whilst again, you won’t get overnight results, you can tell the difference between a pimple patch that includes skin-loving ingredients and one that doesn’t. Hero began in 2017 when Co-Founder, Ju Rhyu, had one of her regular pimple emergencies but her sensitive skin had reached a breaking point with the harsh acids of the world. So, she went looking and found her issue wasn’t just her issue – a lot of people felt the same. The stripping, the purging, the resurfacing, the ‘wait two weeks’ before the redness goes away. There had to be a better alternative and so Mighty Patch pimple patches were born. A hydrocolloid patch that Ju originally found in South Korea, that gently absorbs gunk so you can wake up to clearer looking skin. Just a patch, and time.

Keep reading for my full review of the acne patch. About the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Acne Patch The OriginalDissolvable microneedle pimple patches use hundreds of microscopic needles to penetrate deeper into the skin. That means that the active ingredients can get to work faster than if they were plonked right onto the skin’s surface. Don’t worry though, the needles aren’t painful as they’re made using water-soluble materials such as hyaluronic acid so that they dissolve into the skin over time, dispersing any skin-loving products they’re coated in. Once the treatment is finished, which will be around 6-10 hours after application or overnight depending on the patch, simply peel it off from the skin and either reapply to continue treatment or admire the results. How to store pimple patches