These 'lifesaver' pimple patches are backed by 13,000 customer reviews: Why Amazon shoppers love them
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Like taxes, pimples are a fact of life. At some point in our lives we’ll all deal with breakouts and blemishes, but gone are the days of dodgy home remedies in order to help calm stressed-out skin.
In recent years, pimple patches have burst onto the beauty scene as the answer to the occasional breakout. Their convenient stick-on formulas stay in place even while you’re asleep, and can help tame breakouts with minimal effort.
One top-rated pick from Amazon has earned rave reviews from beauty editors and shoppers alike, and with thousands of five-star reviews, they’re worth adding to your beauty stash.
Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patch
SHOP IT: Amazon, $24
What are they?
The Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patches are a quick and easy way to reduce the look of pimples in as little as four hours. Made from pure hydrocolloid, the patches work to extract pus and impurities from blemishes while protecting the surface of your skin from the elements.
With a nearly invisible appearance, they work on all complexions by blending into your skin with a clear matte finish that can even be worn underneath makeup for added coverage. Each box includes 96 pimple patches in two sizes, which can be used anywhere that blemishes appear on the face or body.
Simply apply the patches onto clean, dry skin, then gently press each patch for three seconds to secure them into place. After four to eight hours the centre of the patches should turn white, indicating that they have absorbed any impurities and can then be removed.
Why shoppers love them
The Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patches have earned a 4.4 star rating from more than 13,000 customer reviews, making them Amazon’s Choice for pimple patches. With their effective
“These are a lifesaver. Due to maskne I was having huge pimples on my face and I am so bad at picking them, but with these I have stopped,” revealed one Amazon shopper. “I pop these on and wear them to bed. The next day they have sucked so much stuff out. I highly recommend them, and you get so many for such a great price.”
Many shoppers have compared the Rael acne patches to the CosRX patches, which provide the same results at a lower price.
“I started out using the COSRX acne pimple patches, but they have gone up in price, so I thought I would give another brand a try,” reads one five-star review. “The Rael patches are cheaper and better! They aren't nearly as noticeable when you have them on, and they work just as well. I find they even stick on a bit better. Will definitely be buying these again.”
Verdict
The Rael acne patches are an affordable way to tackle blemishes without picking and popping your pimples. Many reviewers have shared that these patches work best on open pimples, since they are better able to draw out pus and oil than on deeper blemishes or cystic acne. The added barrier also helps prevent bacteria from entering the area, preventing further breakouts in the future.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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