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Skin SOS: Products for When Your Skin Is Having a Bad Day
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items You know those days when your skin randomly decides it has a personal problem with you? This is my little emergency kit for exactly that. I wanted this list to be less about having a 12-step skincare routine and more about the products that solve a v...
These are the pimple patches I’d choose when I actually have somewhere to be. They’re much less noticeable than the thicker overnight ones, so you can put one on in the morning and not feel like there’s a giant sticker on your face. Such a good one f...
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible Acne Pimple Patches - 39ct: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Unscented, For Acne-Prone Skin
THIS is why I wanted this list to be more than regular pimple patches. These have tiny dissolving microdarts and are specifically meant for those awful under-the-skin spots that you can feel coming before there’s even anything to patch. I would absol...
Peach Slices Deep Blemish Microdarts, Below-the-Surface Pimple Patches, 9 Ct
Wait because why have I never seen pimple patches in a DISpenser before?? There are 108 hydrocolloid patches inside and it works almost like a little tape dispenser, so you can keep it in your bag instead of carrying around sheets of patches. Exactly...
HANHOO On The Go Blemish Patch - 108ct: Vegan, Facial Treatment, Acne-Prone Skin, Unscented
For overnight, I still think the originals are such a staple. I especially like the bigger 72-pack because if you use pimple patches regularly, buying the tiny packs over and over makes absolutely no sense. Put one on before bed and, most importantly...
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original - 72ct: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Acne-Prone Skin, Face
If your makeup looks perfect at 9am and somehow you could fry an egg on your forehead by 2pm, keep these in your bag. They take away the excess oil without making you pile another layer of powder on top of your makeup. Such an old-school beauty produ...
CVS Oil Absorbing Sheets
For the girl who does not want to cover every breakout with a patch. This is a targeted salicylic acid treatment, so you can put it exactly where you need it instead of changing your entire skincare routine because of one spot. I also love that it’s ...
Bubble Skincare Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment, 1.8% ...
These are NOT just another cute star patch. I specifically included the Recovery version because they’re made for skin that is dry, flaky, or freshly picked. So if you absolutely ignored every piece of advice telling you not to touch that pimple... h...
Starface Hydro-Star Recovery Patches - 32ct: Vegan, Alcohol-Free, For Acne-Prone Skin, Unscented
My budget pick. You get 60 patches for under $10, and these have great reviews, so I’d buy these if you go through pimple patches constantly and don’t want to spend $15 every time. Sometimes I don't need skincare to be exciting. I just need it to wor...
Good Molecules Pimple Patches - 60ct
I love this specifically for a makeup bag or travel bag because it gives you both kinds: the regular overnight patches AND the barely-there daytime ones. You probably don't need this if you already own full packs of both, but as a tiny emergency set?...
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Duo Deluxe Mini Acne Patches, 12CT
Another really good daytime option. These have super thin edges and a matte finish, which is exactly what I want if I’m wearing a patch outside of my house. I’d rather have something discreet protecting the spot than spend the entire day touching it ...
Rael Beauty Miracle Patch Invisible Spot Covers, 48 CT
I included these because they’re a little different from your basic hydrocolloid patch, they also contain ceramides and niacinamide. If your skin tends to get irritated easily when you’re dealing with a breakout, I’d look at these before buying the m...
CeraVe Acne Control Patches - 22ct
Such a good little drugstore find. These have salicylic acid rather than being just a plain hydrocolloid cover, and they’re only about $6. If you’re building a skin emergency drawer without wanting every single product to cost $20, I’d absolutely add...
Cetaphil Acne Spot Pimple Patches with Salicylic Acid - 24ct: For Face, Oily to Dry Skin, Sensitive, Mature, Acne-Prone
Are there cheaper pimple patches? Absolutely. Are these approximately 100x cuter sitting on your vanity? Also yes. I especially like the little refillable compact because it keeps them organized instead of having half-used patch sheets floating aroun...
Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches + Refillable Compact - 32ct: Vegan, Face Use, Acne-Prone Skin, Unscented
Another one I think gets overlooked because everyone immediately grabs Hero or Starface. These come in a little reusable tin, you get 36 for under $10, and they have thousands of positive reviews. A very solid no-frills option if you just want clear ...
Welly Hydrocolloid Face Saver Acne Bandages - Clear - 36ct
Saving one of the more interesting finds for last. These aren't your standard pimple patches. They combine the patch with retinol, niacinamide, and ceramide NP. I love finding products like this where someone has taken a really basic beauty product a...
Rael Miracle Patch Advanced Strength Retinol Spot Cover Pimple Patches - 24ct: Vegan, Unscented, For Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin