According to Fashionista, this is one of the original pimple patch options, dating all the way back to 2006. Well, there's a reason they've prevailed so long: they get the job done. While not of the hydrocolloid variety, these acne patches use tea tree oil and salicylic acid as an effective spot treatment. And at $5 for 96 patches of various sizes, they're a pretty good deal too.
While these are certainly one of the pricier options (at $19 for 20 dots, they're about $1 per sticker), it's tough to argue with the results. These pimple patches combine the best attributes of some of our faves, using a two-pronged approach that includes spot-treating ingredients (like salicylic acid and vitamin A) with hydrocolloid technology. Sorry, but these work — maybe you can just save them for extra special occasions?
In a pinch? Trying to save some cash? Maybe a little of both? Well either way, if you're feeling up to a little DIY, you can always buy regular blister bandages and cut them up yourself (you can even follow Reddit's genius advice and use a hole punch to get just the right size). These work just as well as any of the fancier options on the list — the only drawback is the extra step of cutting the bandages. Just be sure to look for the magic word "hydrocolloid" — often, you'll find them in the form of blister bandages, though they also have them for wound care.
