11 Best Pimple Patches for Every Breakout, Tested & Reviewed 2024

glamour.com:

and acne-prone skin, I could talk about the the best pimple patches—and why they’re so important to me—for literal days. Possibly even months.

Fortunately for anyone who knows me IRL, I'm putting that energy into this article. You're welcome in advance.As for why I'm so genuinely passionate about pimple products?

Well, nothing else I've tried has successfully treated—or even slightly impacted—my aforementioned monthly breakouts. and are great for preventing blemishes over all, and even treating other types of pimples like , whiteheads, and “traditional” breakouts.

But, when it comes to my stubborn, hormonal, and cystic acne—which decorate my jawline and left cheek every month like clockwork—pimple patches never disappoint. (Trust me, my own unfortunately included -spiked patches.)Obviously, I'm a pimple patch stan, but seeing as I'm no chemist or dermatologist, I tapped an expert. “Pimple patches are essentially small bandaids placed over pimples to encourage them to resolve as quickly as possible,” , a board-certified dermatologist and founder of New York City’s Mudgil Dermatology, tells Glamour. "They're made using hydrocolloid material, which draws moisture out of the underlying area, while some contain benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid, classic acne-fighting ingredients, which help the underlying pimple.”I still don't know if it’s the zit stickers' robust formulations or the physical barrier preventing me from popping, picking at, or even touching my blemished skin, but what I do know is that they really work for me.