Bye bye random zit. Hello hydrocolloid pimple patch cover! Pimple patches aren’t anything new. In fact, they have become quite a staple in many acne and blemish prone beauty’s routines. They are easy to use, fairly inconspicuous and best of all, you get immediate results! Sounds like a winning combination to me. One of our favorite pimple patches is the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch. This form of blemish treatment has become so popular, some brands such as Truly and Starface, are even leveraging it as a cute face accessory or fashion statement. Picture a flower beauty cochella vibe, only the stickers are colorful pimple patches discretely helping out your skin!

Does Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch work?

The Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch is an overnight treatment to help minimize the size of the blemish, extract all the remaining liquid and bacteria out, and most importantly, prevent you from getting your grubby fingers on the zit so it can heal. Yep thats right. One of the biggest rules in acne healing is to NOT pick at your face. Your constant picking can cause irritation, and inflammation and could lead to scarring and hyperpigmentation. By covering up the wound and keeping your hands and other objects away from the blemish, you give it more times to heal and repair itself without the contamination of germs from your fingers. The patches retail anywhere from $13 to $22 and is comprised of a medical-grade hydrocolloid that is vegan! It works on all skin types and you can start seeing results within six to eight hours. We especially love the fact that these patches are affordable and easily accessible at your local drug store.

What is a hydrocolloid patch?

So what exactly is a hydrocolloid patch and how does it work? Hydrocolloids are a special type of bandage that was developed in the 1980’s and used to address wounds. It helps absorb excess liquids and oils while keeping the open wound moist and allowing it to heal. When you start seeing your pimple patching turning white, thats how you know all the leftover gunk has been drawn out of your blemish. Gross yet, oddly satisfying.

Some acne treatments leave your blemish dry and flaky, while the pimple patches keep the skin moist and hydrated. This makes it great for all skin types. Just a disclaimer, these hydrocolloid pimple patches will work best on active blemishes. They do not help prevent breakouts and won’t do much for other types of acne such as clogged pores or cystic acne. But don’t fret beauties because there are plenty of other options that are meant to target these other concerns.

What patches are the best?

The Zitsticka KILLA kit is a micro-needling patch formulated with salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid and targets cystic acne. The Dr. Jart+ Focusspot Blemish Micro Tip Patch is another micro needling patch formulated with vitamin B3 to help prevent and reduce acne scarring. And the Rael Miracle Patch Microcrystal Spot Cover is a medicated patch comprised of tea tree oil and salicylic acid to help spot treat the blemish as well as helping it heal.

These small but mighty patches can be a real lifesaver when you’re in a pinch. If you ask me, I will definitely be rocking some cute “sticker patches” as I treat my skin and get rid of those pesky pimples.