3 Pimple Patches That Actually Work: My Current Favorites
Acne, sensitive skin, dark spots, oh my! After months of testing pimple patches, these are the three that have actually earned a spot in my skincare routine.
These past few months have been so hard on me, acne-wise.
To make myself feel better, I’m just going to blame it on the baby hormones! Between the lovely pimples, blackheads, and dark spots that have decided to make themselves at home on my face, I’ve been doing some major digging into which pimple patches actually work.
And trust me, I’ve tried plenty.
So instead of gatekeeping the ones that have actually made a difference, I’m giving you my real, confident recommendations. And because I love giving you options, I narrowed it down to my top three!
The Drugstore Favorite: Hydro-Star Patches
I won’t lie, at first I didn’t try these because I thought it was so funny that people were basically wearing them as accessories. But behold, one day I’m at Walmart, I need some cheap pimple patches, and there they are.
I gave them a try, and I have not gone back since.
These things truly get SO much gunk out. They’re also vegan and cruelty-free, which we love, and because they’re a drugstore favorite, they’re super easy to find at places like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and more.
They’re always my go-to when my skincare budget is a little tight, but my pimples are apparently feeling expensive.
Or, you can find them on my Amazon storefront for less than $13
The Sensitive Skin Favorite: Neutrogena Acne Patches
Did you know Neutrogena has pimple patches now?! Because I didn’t until recently, and they’ve quickly become one of my favorites, especially when my skin is feeling extra sensitive.
These are my little overnight miracle workers. I’ll put one on before bed, and by morning, the pimple is noticeably smaller and way less angry than it was the night before.
They’re simple, gentle, and they WORK.
And right now, you can find them on Amazon for around $10!
For Dark Spots: Good Molecules Dark Spot Patches
Does anyone else feel like an acne spot or pimple can SO quickly turn into a dark spot that decides to stick around forever?
Well, Good Molecules made Dark Spot Patches, and guys, these are actually genius!
With the power of glabridin (an extract from licorice root), a nonapeptide (a brightening peptide), and hyaluronic acid (you should know this one!), these patches help fade the appearance of dark spots while keeping your skin hydrated.
I absolutely love these, and one pack lasts me FOREVER. They’re also a little less than $13 right now on Amazon, so they’re another affordable option to keep on hand.
Good Molecules is yet another wonderful company that focuses on thoughtful ingredients while staying vegan and cruelty-free, which makes me love them even more!
And there you have it, three patches that have actually earned a permanent spot in my skincare drawer!
Acne is annoying enough without spending money on products that do absolutely nothing, so hopefully this saves you a little bit of the trial and error I’ve been doing lately. Whether you need an affordable drugstore option, something a little gentler for sensitive skin, or help with those lovely dark spots pimples leave behind, one of these three has you covered.
Now, if anyone figures out how to politely tell my baby hormones that we’ve had enough acne for one pregnancy, please let me know.
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