Do pimple patches actually work or are they just another trend?

I've tried more products than I can count but one Gen Z trend has caught my attention recently.

More and more people are using pimple patches but there are dozens of brands to choose from. It'd cost a fortune to try them all, but there's one brand getting a lot of attention on TikTok.

People are raving about the Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches by the Inkey List.

Costing just €10, the affordable patches are being hailed by beauty influencers online.

One said they're the best pimple patches she has tried in now-viral TikTok.

"I was shocked by how invisible they are. My pimple was literally gone. It was flat," she said after trying the pimple patches for the first time.

@izzysantulli my first impressions of the NEW @theinkeylist pimple patches WHAT THE FREAK??? #inkeypartner #acne #pimplepatches #sephora ♬ original sound - izzy

What makes these pimple patches so special?

They're clinically proven to visibly reduce breakouts in four hours and claim to be the fastest pimple patches available.

​The patches are formulated with 99% Hydrocolloid to help extract gunk, flatten blemish appearance, and create a protective seal.

They also contain Salicylic Acid to unclog pores, Succinic Acid to reduce the appearance of redness, and Ectoin to help lock in hydration and soothe the skin.

They're my new go-to saviour for my skin, and they're so invisible that you can even wear them out and about.

They ease angry red spots and help flatten them overnight which is essential for this time of year.

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