The Curator: Pimple patches are everywhere but do they *actually* work?

Exceeding all others in pimple-absorbing prowess, these award-winning patches are truly wow-worthy. Designed with a matte finish, they’re virtually invisible. In fact, I once lasted through an entire dinner party without a single mention of a sticker on my face. After only six hours, my whiteheads miraculously vanished.

Containing a powerful blend of salicylic acid, tea tree oil and retinol, these potent healing dots keep clogged pores and inflamed skin at bay. While I find these pimple patches to be slightly more noticeable than the rest, they do an impressive job at reducing blemishes to the point of no return. Even my redness disappeared.

Since these patches are on the thicker side, I prefer to use them overnight. Rest assured, they seriously stay put, even through tossing and turning. Come morning, they’re just as easy to remove as they were to apply.

These adorably colourful patches make acne treatment exciting. Both pleasing to the eye and the skin, the unique star shape hugs difficult contours of the face like the corners of the nose, but it’s fun to use them all over because…how cute? Your kids and teens will love them. Plus, they come conveniently packaged in a delightful compact complete with a mirror, perfect for on-the-go treatment.

Leave it to rhode to make spot care feel like a skincare accessory. These 100 per cent hydrocolloid patches absorb excess oil and create a protective barrier, helping blemishes look smaller, flatter and less red. A comfortable, second-skin feel plus a sweatproof, waterproof finish makes them an easy pick for spot care on the go. Plus, we have major heart eyes for the sweet strawberry design.

Not only are these invisible spot covers hypoallergenic, but they are also designed with tapered edges and a clear, matte finish that seamlessly blends in with all skin tones. Wearing these in public is never embarrassing, and I love that the pack of 48 comes with two different sized patches, leaving no blemish untreated.

Equipped with a whopping 120 pimple patches that are small, medium and large in size, this pack is the best bang for your buck. They work like a dream, swiftly removing pimple gunk in just six to eight hours. If you’re a pimple patch devotee, you’ll want to stock up on these babies before they sell out.