COSRX Acne Pimple Patches Absorbing Hydrocolloid Spot, 3 Size (96 Count)

Pros: I honestly don't know how I lived without COSRX Acne Pimple Patches before, and I wish I'd had access to them in high school when I was dealing with constant breakouts. What I've discovered is that when a pimple is about to pop, I use a pimple extractor, clean the area, and immediately apply a COSRX hydrocolloid patch, leaving it on for extended periods like a medical dressing. The COSRX patches work brilliantly this way because they prevent deep scarring and help me avoid post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is especially important for my fair to light skin tone that shows discoloration easily. My skin heals better overall and my barrier stays intact in that area. The COSRX Acne Pimple Patches are incredibly affordable—I've gotten sets of 12 for really cheap prices that lasted me an entire year—so I never feel guilty using multiple COSRX patches when I'm having active breakouts. The extraction power is genuinely impressive. In the morning after wearing a COSRX patch overnight on a popped pimple, I can see all the white pus and fluid it's drawn out, and it feels like it's thoroughly cleaning the area and preventing new breakouts from forming there. Cons: The COSRX Acne Pimple Patches are quite thick and visible, so they're not the invisible type you can barely notice. Because I have combination skin with an oily T-zone, dry cheeks, and mature skin concerns, I can only use the COSRX patches at nighttime or when I know I'm staying home. If I'm going out or need to be visible during the day, I have to switch to thinner, more invisible pimple patches from other brands to maintain coverage while still protecting the area.

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!

Stays on and helps get rid of pimples, only brand i like!

We always have to have these on hand for any acne that arises. I put the patch on overnight and it is a game changer! I don't know how I lived without these before. Very easy to use and work wonderfully. The only reason for 4-star is that I wish they came with more larger patches. There's large, medium, small sizes. I barely use the small sizes b/c zits are not small enough to put over the top usually.. but there's always more small sizes than large or medium making it impossible to use the small size.. I usually end up just throwing them away which is such a waste. I wish there was an option to just only buy a pack of medium/large.

The COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are one of my favorites. My skin is prone to acne, and they've worked really well for controlling it. They're easy to apply, adhere well, and come in various sizes, so they're suitable for both large and small pimples. I highly recommend them!

These are absolutely skin saving machines when it comes to sparing your face from picking and damaging an already irritated pimple. I have tried many other hydrocoloid patches before, but these are my favorite. These really do adhere TIGHT to your skin to ensure that they suck out all the oil beneath it and they bring pus to the surface of your pimple so it can easily be swiped away with a cotton swab. The best way these work however is they prevent you from picking at a pimple which expedites the healing process. With these all you have to do is slap one on that matches the size of your pimple and leave it alone, it will do all it can to suck it clean and when you remove the patch there is no need to PICK or SQUEEZE or POP. What these do NOT do is; remove a pimple entirely. You will STILL have a red bump, but it (in most cases unless severe or the material inside is dense and not fluid) will be empty of pus and oil. From there you will have no drive to pick at it and it should go away in a couple days from there. It is a much faster method of dealing with pimples than picking. I find myself putting these on pimples that don't even have a head yet because I am a picker, I can't help it, but with these on I won't, and CAN'T pick. This is a huge bundle of patches that should last someone with moderate breakouts a couple of months at the minimum. The patches are a milky white color on the skin, they are NOT transparent and they do not "disappear" into the skin, the edges are NOT tapered. You CANNOT wear makeup over them, makeup does not stick to them. I feel these patches are best for people who; 1.) have MODERATE acne (if you feel you have sever acne I fear you will go through these too fast to be a value but you might want to try them to see how they work and opt for a LARGE patch that's for a wide surface) 2.) can't help but pick at their acne 3.) are not shy about wearing these in public or can get by wearing these at night I use these at night, I apply them when I am done with my skincare routine and just sleep with them on and let them suck out the nastiness. In the morning the white heads and pus are either; gone, absorbed into the patch or brought to the surface where a simple swipe of a cotton swab gets ride of it. I HAVE worn these to work before on really stubborn pimples and no one comments on them, they just look like bandages. I really feel these are worth trying just to see if you like them and they fit in with your skincare routine.

I had a lot of people recommend these COSRX Acne Pimple Patches, so I expected more from them for how much hype they were receiving. This 96-count pack is good value, but I have found pimple patches with more patches and work better. I do like that it comes with different patch sizes, so you can match them up with the size of the pimple. I mainly wore them overnight, and it seemed like I always had some coming off during the night. They also were not as effective for me as I expected. On smaller whiteheads, I noticed some improvement, but deeper pimples didn’t seem to change much. The patches also don’t blend into the skin as seamlessly as others I have used. They are pretty noticeable, which was a big part of the reason I only wore them at night. I also found that while they reduce redness a bit, they do not dramatically speed up healing the way some other brands have for me. For the price, they are fine, and the amount you get in one pack is convenient, but I do not feel like they live up to the hype. These patches are okay, especially if you just need a simple patch that keeps you from touching a breakout, but they did not give me the results I was hoping for.

I’ve tried many acne patches before, but I always come back to these, as they’re the only ones that work for me. They not only adhere very well, but they’re also not too visible, which is definitely a plus as I wear them during the day frequently. I can definitely see a difference in my acne when wearing them, as it’s less inflamed when I take them off and they’re reduced greatly when waking up after sleeping with them on. This pack is an incredibly good deal too and if you’ve had issues or unsatisfying results with other brands, I’d absolutely recommend giving these a try!

Es un excelente producto, para esas pequeñas imperfecciones es mágico, para las imperfecciones que son un sufrimiento por problemas hormonales son una gran ayuda. Debo admitir que sí se ven, pero yo no uso maquillaje.

My wife loves these

This brand makes the best pimple patches ever. I was sceptical if I'd find them in India as I've used them while internationally before, but so happy I still get the same deals on Amazon India!

They do what they are designed to do.

25euro le pack de 10 soit 2.50euro l’unité, c’est le meilleur rapport qualité prix que j’ai trouvé. J’ai découvert ce produit lors de mon voyage en Corée du Sud. C’est une excellente marque et pour avoir essayé de nombreux patch de plusieurs marques et origines, c’est mes favoris. Avantages: - rapport qualité prix - s’utilise vite donc on en a en avance - les patchs sont épais ce qui aide beaucoup pour les gens comme moi qui touchent leurs boutons toute la journée - fonctionne mieux que la majorité - plusieurs tailles pour adapter - tiens bien si la peau est sèche et propre - fait mûrir ou disparaître les boutons plus rapidement Inconvénient: - ils ne peuvent pas être portés dehors comme certains patch qui sont plus fin et donc discrets - si vous l’enlevez trop tôt, ça éclate parfois le bouton. Il faut bien nettoyer, désinfecter, laisser sécher un peu puis remettre un patch Attention à bien le changer toutes les 24h! Personnellement, je ne m’en passe plus et ça me sauve car ça empêche parfois certains kystes de sortir!