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Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches.

The Inkey List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches
Acne

About this product

A hydrocolloid acne patch with salicylic acid, azelaic acid, and ectoin, designed to draw out impurities and reduce redness while remaining nearly invisible on skin.

Best for

Acne-prone skin
Acne

The Guru Index verdict

84%

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What the gurus are saying

The gurus who reviewed these patches praise them for blending invisibly across skin tones and combining hydrocolloid absorption with active ingredients that exfoliate, reduce oil and redness, and lock in hydration at the same time. A 4-hour minimum wear time (overnight works well too) allows the patch to extract buildup and visibly clear the area. Those wanting a patch that treats beyond simple extraction may find the added actives worth the formula.
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Key actives & flags

Salicylic acid (BHA)Fragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Styrene/​Isoprene Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Polyisobutene, Salicylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Ectoin, Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

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What the gurus are saying.

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"This works, I'm telling you now. I like these a lot because there are three other ingredients in here that treat the area at the same time, which I honestly haven't used a hydrocolloid patch that contains these additional ingredients, and I just feel like it's more beneficial. This has 0.4% salicylic acid, so this ingredient helps to exfoliate the pore, it gets rid of all of that dirt and gunk that could lead to breakouts, but also it can help to reduce pore size. There is 0.4% azelaic acid, so this is going to reduce oil but it's also going to help reduce redness, which of course can come from breakouts. And there's also 0.2% ectoin, which will actually help to lock in hydration in that area. You are getting 22 patches in total and there are two sizes. You can use them during the day, you can also use them overnight. The Inkey List actually recommends to leave it on for at least 4 hours, but if you want to leave it on longer than that, go for it, it's completely safe to do so. If I can leave it on longer than 4 hours, I will. Typically, I like to use them at night, go to bed, and then when I wake up in the morning, I like to peel them off and you get to see all of that gunk that's been extracted from that pimple. It's really satisfying."
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"These patches are really unique to me because they are more invisible on the skin than any other patches that I have tried. They have invisible technology that helps the patch instantly blur the appearance of the pimple underneath. They are ultra thin and ultra matte and that allows it to blend in all skin tones so that they are undetectable. This patch is made of hydrocolloid which is a hyper absorptive material that draws the gunk out of the pimple. It also has salicylic acid which penetrates into the acne pore to unplug it so the gunk can come out. Sumic acid is also in this patch that can improve redness and ectoin will soothe blemish prone skin. You should apply this to clean dry skin directly after cleansing and leave the pimple patch on for at least 4 hours or overnight to help clear up your acne fast."
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