The Best Spot Stickers For Every Kind Of Breakout
Best For: Hydrating & Healing
Spot The Difference Acne Patches, £7.95 | Grace & Stella
Infused with tea tree and salicylic acid, these spot patches do more than just disguise the problem. They calm redness, zap bacteria and speed up healing, all while keeping skin hydrated and healthy.
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Best For: A Fun Skincare Statement
Hydro-Stars™, £11.99 | Starface
The OGs of spot patches, these have even been endorsed by the Biebers. But Starface’s Hydro-Stars don’t just look good – they actually work, using hydrocolloid tech to speed up healing while stopping you from picking. Bonus: the refillable compact means you’ll always have one on hand.
Available at Boots.com
Best For: Gentle, No-Fuss Healing
Gentle Pimple Patches, £8.50 | Cetaphil
If your skin freaks out at the mere mention of active ingredients, these are the patches for you. Hypoallergenic and designed with sensitive skin in mind, they contain simple hydrocolloid technology to absorb gunk and protect spots from further bacteria – all without drying out or irritating your skin.
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Best For: On The Go
Hero Mighty Patch Invisible+ 24, £9.99 | Hero
If you’ve ever slapped on a pimple patch only to have someone immediately point it out, this is the upgrade you need. Mighty Patch’s Invisible+ blends seamlessly into skin, stays put all day and won’t turn into an oil-slick disaster under make-up. Consider it a good incognito option when you need to be out and about.
Available at Boots.com
Best For: Stubborn Spots
Salicylic Acid Spot Power Patches, £7.49 (were £9.99) | Purifide by Acnecide
Some breakouts need a little extra muscle and that’s where these come in. Full of salicylic acid and niacinamide, they work overtime to unclog pores, reduce redness and calm angry spots. If your breakouts tend to hang around longer than they’re welcome, these might just kick them to the curb faster.
Available at Boots.com
Best For: Wearing Under Make-Up
8hr Invisible Hydrocolloid Blemish Patches, £10 (were £15) | Garnier
Think of these as spot stickers with a heavy dose of skincare. Hydrocolloid does its thing while salicylic acid gets to work exfoliating, unclogging and preventing post-blemish scarring. If your breakouts leave behind dark marks, these might just save you a step in your routine.
Available at Boots.com
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