Woweee! Where were these cute pimple patches when I was an adolescent? As a youngster, when I needed a quick zit removal, I used a big glob of toothpaste, which also meant I wasn't going anywhere in public for the next 12 hours.
Well, times have surely changed, and turns out there's a smarter way to gain clearer-looking skin! These grace & stella Pimple Patches are almost too cute to be true, and I dare say they are a perfect acne spot treatment, especially for daytime use. I will gladly wear a fun heart sticker and other cute shapes on my face any day of the week, and it's a BONUS that these hydrocolloid patches are clinically-proven to flatten spots by absorbing fluid.
With 3 teens at home and 1 pre-teen (if 10 years old counts), you better believe I was quick to add these best sellers to my shopping cart. Because seriously, even though we do our best to keep our faces clean (and my girls are all currently makeup-free) on any given day, somebody is complaining about a breakout.
And even those of us (adults included) who have the most regimented skincare routine will likely experience a pimple every now and again. Sigh. Fortunately, this product was formulated for all skin types, and there is no age limit for using it. Which means you can buy them for your teen, but feel free to borrow from her if you need to.
I appreciate that the grace & stella hydrocolloid pimple patches are vegan and cruelty free, and there are hundreds of reviews on Amazon about effectively helping combat acne.
I would say that if you prefer to limit your household to as few beauty products as possible, this is certainly one of the products to include, especially if you have a child with active breakouts. Unlike some other pimple patches, these are free of parabens, sulfates, and harsh chemicals, and they contain active ingredients like tea tree oil and salicylic acid that are gentle on sensitive skin.
Curious about how to use these? That's the super easy part! Basically, you peel off a sticker and apply it to clean, dry skin. That's the entire gist of it. For best results, you leave it on for 4-8 hours (or even overnight), and if you happen to do a mall crawl while you're wearing one or two, all the better! You're looking fun and girly with mini hearts, clouds, or flowers on your face. (Or maybe the clear round ones are more your speed.)
I should note that depending on your skin tone, the visibility of the colored patches (they come in light pink, light purple, and light blue) will obviously vary depending on your skin tone. The last step of use is to remove the sticker at the appropriate time and reveal the magic! If the pimple is still chillaxing on your face, just use a new patch.
If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll get free shipping when you order, and you can use my affiliate link here. (I might receive a small commission). Also, be on the lookout; although these patches are already super affordable, every now and again there's a special coupon you can add, so pay attention in case one is offered on the product page so you can be sure to claim it. Comes in a pack of 36 patches. For external use only. #advertise
