After stepping in as an emergency nipple cover when we’re unable to wear a bra, the humble band-aid has now saved us from yet another beauty crisis. This time, making the climb from foot to face.
Those little, oval-shaped cushion bandages are being praised by TikTok users as the answer to at-home pimple patches; successfully sucking all the oozy goodness out of our unwelcomed whiteheads.
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With the support of dermatologists (who have revealed that when it comes to extracting superficial pimples, they might just be on to something) these Hydrocolloid blister bandages “work by absorbing excess fluid” which “pulls oil and dirt away from the pimple” says New York-based dermatologist Hadley King, MD when speaking to Well and Good.
So once you’ve blocked out some time that preferably doesn’t require leaving the house, and have come to terms with the fact you’ve got a foot bandage or two on your face, you may find this $7 solution offers a similar result to its pricier, more glamorous counterpart.
While a pimple patch will typically offer a more sophisticated formula, including antibacterial ingredients like salicylic acid, Hadley reveals the blister designated patch may be favoured by those who find their skin is easily irritated.
“They generally don’t dry out the skin and leave it flaky, like more classic acne spot treatments containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide,” she revealed. “This means that they can be particularly helpful for people with sensitive skin and mild acne.”
At the very least, they will stop you from poking and picking at your poor face.
Main image credit: @peaceoutskincare
When I had those pesky things all over my face and bad ones….there was nothing on the market!
fascinating stuff! I have tried actual pimple patches from mecca but this sounds interesting, who would of thought? bandaids for pimples!
That’s interesting, I’ll have to try that out
I’ve heard about these and seen them on sale. Michelle from labmuffin explains them in detail:
https://labmuffin.com/guide-to-acne-patches-hydrocolloid-treatment-microneedle-video/
I love Michelle- she’s so insightful!
Ingenious!
Amazing what they come up with.I think its a good idea.
I still say you can’t beat Clearasil 4-hour. I’ve always got a tube on hand.
An oldie but a goodie!
They’re brilliant on blisters so worth a shot next time I get a spot.
They are great for blisters!
I don’t have this problem with my skin, but this is a good idea.
Pretty good idea
I agree so clever.
I do not get pimples and in fact was so lucky as a young girl that I never suffered from this problem
Wish these’d been around when I was a teenager.
Interesting. Never heard of these before. I don’t need them but hope it helps those who do.
I use the CosRX pimple patches when I’ve got a bad breakout. They are incredible and so effective.
Would need it
Ah now this is something I will mention to my youngest. She hates the pimple patches as they always cause an upset with her skin.
I’ve always bought a big hydrocolloid patch and cut it up, it works well on pimples and healing cuts without scarring
This is a helpful article for those with acne. I also like some of the suggestions in the comments.
It’d feel weird having one on the face
Interesting to know
Fantastic option and I wonder if humans used something like to this effect centuries ago when over-the-counter pimple solutions were not in existance?!
Some great New Products out to treat pimples, thankfully I don’t get them now very often.
Wish these were around when I had terrible acne as a teenager.
Been using Cosrx pimple patches for years now.
I use these $7 Mecca brand patches for the occasional breakout I get, and they are amazing!
I’ll keep that in mind.
What a great idea … but I’m long past needing anything like this.
It seems like a good alternative to spot treatments. Depends on if you are going out or not 🙂
Fortunately I don’t get pimples any more but it sounds like a good idea.
Interesting but I would forget it’s on my face
Not a real issue for me… Would look weird though…
I agree- they aren’t that discreet!
I like this idea, I don’t get that many pimples these days but my partner suffers from adult acne and would love this.
I didn’t know something like this has so much going on in one patch. Mine only has Tea Tree Extract.
Interesting alternative!
Sounds like a good idea.
I didn’t even know things like this existed
This is very handy to have just in case.
Mecca make some awesome pimple patches. They are cheap and they work really well.
That’s great to know!
Really would love to try this if it clears up pimples faster!
Looks good might look at getting for my daughter
I don’t need such a product now but I might have a few decades ago.
A benefit of aging is no more pimples, fingers crossed.
I’m 54 & I still get them! 🙁
I don’t bother to use concealer on them now – they distract from the wrinkles, haha!
Lol!
Ha Ha misfortune8, I don’t know which is worse these days. My wrinkles are coming more now and that is something you can’t get rid of once they are there. Pimples at least go away most of the time.
They don’t work!
They fall off too soon!
Tik Tok amuses me!
I don’t need these but one day my kids might!