There's nothing worse than a spot appearing before a big event or a night out. Looking for a quick fix for a pesky spot? We've got you covered. A pimple patch is an intense treatment that hits a spot right at its core and rapidly gets rid of its existence. Praise the skincare gods.
Rather than opting for an all-over face mask or digging out your salicylic acid toner, a pimple patch can directly treat an annoying blemish to get your skin back to looking flawless.
A pimple patch uses key skincare ingredients targeted to treat a blemish directly - ideal for focusing on certain, small areas.
How to use pimple patches:
Every pimple patch has different instructions as to what the brand advises you to do and how long you should leave the treatment on the skin, however, you can follow our tips as a general rule.
It's important that the area is clean and that any make-up or skincare has been removed before using the treatment.
Treat a pimple patch like a mini mask, why not take the time to use some relaxing under-eye masks or pop on a face mask on any area not affected by a pesky pimple? Some pimple patches are designed to be used overnight so when you wake up, you are spot-free.
Shop: Our top picks for the best pimple patches
Best Pimple Patches 2024
1 of 8CORSX Acne Pimple Master Patch
Exciting weekend plans? Plan ahead and get rid of an unwanted breakout. This overnight spot treatment is designed to intensely target and soothe any unwanted acne breakouts.
2 of 8Zitsticka Killa Spot Patches
Loved by the likes of Kelly Rowland and influencers Sophia and Cinzia. Ideal for targeting the start of a spot before it reaches the surface of the skin. Zitsticka designed its pimple patches to be used the second you feel a new spot developing. Robbie Miller & Daniel Kaplan, founders of ZitSticka, let us know the back story of their product: "We dreamed up our first-born hero product, the KILLA patch when we realised deep, blind zits couldn't really be penetrated by topical creams."Tried and tested by Commercial Content Writer, Georgia Scott: "The quick and easy two-step treatment works great for those spots that are painful under the skin. The discreet patches flood the blemish with kind, soothing ingredients to instantly calm."
3 of 8Dots For Spots Acne Spot Treatment
A gentle spot treatment to discreetly treat any blemishes with a translucent patch. The dots are designed with tapered edges to also remove any excess oil. Remove product when it turns from translucent to white.
4 of 8Rael Beauty Miracle Patch
Spot patches that are perfect for every eventuality. These treatments come in different sizes to calm any kind of active blemish that may be disturbing your good skin day. Miracle Patches are great for throwing into your handbag.
5 of 8Revolution Skincare Pick Me Not Blemish Patches
We can always rely on Revolution to make a killer product. The Pick-Me-Not blemish patches are infused with salicylic acid to treat any spot at its core whilst the addition of a tea tree soothes any active blemishes.
6 of 8Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
Get rid of any signs of a spot with these healing patches. The 'acne dots' are made with a mixture of ingredients to treat and remove any blemishes. Pop on a dot before bed and let the blend of salicylic acid and aloe vera do its job.
7 of 8Skinchoice The Breakout Choice
A natural, soothing treatment to diminish a pesky blemish. If your skin is on the oilier side, these are the blemish patches for you. The invisible patches treat and absorb any excess oil causing a build-up by minimising the spot.
8 of 8Kylie Skin Clarifying Patches
We can always count on a Kardashian/Jenner to have flawless, clear skin so why not try some pimple patches created by Kylie herself. The patches are designed to be worn for 8-10 hours, perfect for an overnight treatment - the cute heart-shaped patch is also a bonus.
Key ingredients to look out for when shopping for pimple patches:
• Hyaluronic acid
• Salicylic acid
• Niacinamide
• Aloe vera
• Tea tree
FAQs
Should I use a pimple patch on an active spot?
If a spot is open or you have just exfoliated, it's best to treat the spot with moisture and hydration. Apply a pimple patch once the spot has calmed down.
When is best to use a pimple patch?
The second you spot a blemish or feel a pimple brewing under the surface of the skin, pop on a treatment before it materialises into anything bigger.
How long should I leave a pimple patch on for?
Follow the directions of each product but usually, they need to be on the spot for a minimum of two hours to have the desired effect.