Party Makeup Or Pimple Patches? These Fashion-Forward Face Stickers Serve A Dual Purpose
Skincare saviours with a Y2K slant
By Georgia Lam,
Nothing screams acne more than wearing a pimple patch on the face. However, it can be a hassle trying to camouflage it with makeup. These stickers are usually made from medical-grade hydrocolloid, which helps reduce inflammation by absorbing pus and excess oils from blemishes. They typically come in various rounded sizes to best fit the zit, and act as armour to shield the spot from bacteria and microbes to prevent an infection.
But with their rising popularity and ability to boost the healing process, gone are the days where pimple patches are boring ol’ rounded translucent circles. They now come in assorted sizes, shapes, and designs that you can totally pull off as a fashion accessory more than a beauty tool. To start you off, here are some functional face stickers you can get your hands on.
Unlike many pimple patches that target inflamed, pus-filled acne, the Micro-Clouds ones from Starface offer relief for emerging blemishes to nip them right in the bud. Beneath its pastel blue exterior lies several micro darts that deliver niacinamide and salicylic acid to treat the irritated area and prevent it from further aggravation. While they go hard at work to help diminish the size of the spot overnight, they also absorb fluids, reduce redness, as well as significantly calm and hydrate your skin at the same time.
Embrace yourself fully and all your skin imperfections with a bright, yellow hydrocolloid patch that helps to quickly heal the infected area and protect it from bacteria. It also comes packaged in a matching handy yellow case with a built-in mirror so you will never miss a spot again. Starface pimple patches are designed with adhesivity in mind which means they are made to tolerate sweat and sebum with really sticky backs to ensure it does the job of protecting the zit well.
Not a fan of yellow stars but you desire something similar? This 96-piece party pack comes in a myriad of different colours to better match your OOTDs. Party plans in the evening and a sudden pesky pimple appears? Stick this on like an accessory and no one will suspect a thing!
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Thoughtfully formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as tea tree oil, peppermint oil and salicylic acid, these patches boast the ability to improve skin texture by absorbing impurities, sebum and dirt while defending the inflamed area from bacteria. The brand is also vegan, clean and cruelty-free, which is apparent from their nature-loving designs in the shape of whales, butterflies and fluffy clouds.
You’ll never want to retouch your selfie again with these Flower Power acne patches. The gorgeous petals have gems on them and make a fun addition to your skincare and makeup routine – you will probably be tempted to rock them even when you don't have a zit to cover up.
This 12-patch design was inspired by Olivia Rodrigo's Sour album. The vibrant Y2K designs and pastel colours are bold, bright, and cute. The patches are also waterproof and will adhere fairly well throughout the day so you can have peace of mind when going about your daily activities.
This article first appeared in Her World