Let me start by saying these patches are a skincare revelation. I’ve tried countless acne treatments, but nothing works as effortlessly as these hydrocolloid miracles. The first time I used them, I woke up to a flattened pimple that had been raging the night before—no exaggeration.

What sets them apart? The blend of salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil isn’t just marketing fluff. You can actually see the patch turn white as it sucks out gunk overnight—it’s oddly satisfying. Pro tip: Dab the area bone-dry before application (learned this after my first patch peeled off mid-sleep).

The size variety is genius. I use the tiny 8mm ones for under-the-skin bumps and the 14mm for angry cystic acne. Sometimes I cut the larger ones diagonally for odd-shaped blemishes—300 patches mean I can experiment guilt-free.

Unlike some brands that feel like duct tape on your face, these are whisper-thin. I’ve worn them to work meetings without anyone noticing (though my skin definitely did—redness reduced by morning). They stay put through pillow fights with my dog but remove cleanly without that awful pore-stripping sensation.

After three repurchases, they’ve become my secret weapon against stress breakouts and impulsive picking. For the price of one fancy coffee, you get months of clearer skin—that’s skincare math I can get behind.