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We could rattle on for days about the wonders of Korean skin care, but for now, we'll reiterate our deep-seated appreciation for the best acne patches — some of which have thankfully made it stateside, while others are being developed by U.S.-based brands. Instead of popping and picking at your blemishes (and creating acne scars in the process), we simply apply a pimple sticker on top. The thinnest, most invisible patches are ideal for daytime wear, so you can treat your breakouts whenever you damn please. Otherwise, nighttime is the perfect time to heal blemishes in total privacy while you snooze.
Unlike some spot treatments, these acne stickers won't leave your skin dry and flaky. Most are small, circular hydrocolloid bandages, meaning they absorb fluid from the pimple, explains Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. And get this: There are also stickers designed with extra-slim microneedles that deliver acne-fighting ingredients even deeper into the skin to confront your most stubborn, hard-to-reach breakouts.
