• Let’s Talk About Acne Patches!

    July 2, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    I’ve tried a handful of pimple patches, so here are my thoughts on them. I haven’t tried patches that have tea tree or microneedles. I have only ever tried the hydrocolloid patches that just absorb pus.

    I know there are so many brands out there, but unfortunately for me, I can’t get them in Canada without having to pay an arm and a leg. For me, I’ve found ones that work well, so I don’t really need to try all of them out there. 

    I’ve tried both tapered and non-tapered patches. The originals are ones that are the same thickness all around while the tapered ones are thinner around the edge so that it blends into the skin more easily. Tapered are great for wearing out of the house while non-tapered ones are great for overnight use and also can absorb more.

    Check out my reviews:

    COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches | COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches

    COSRX vs. Rael | COSRX vs. Nexcare

    I have tried five different patches from four brands:

    Regular, non-tapered patches – COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches, Nexcare Acne Absorbing Covers

    Tapered patches – COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch, Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patch and Subi Perfect Pimple Patch

    This picture is not mine, it was taken from Google.

    Nexcare acne absorbing covers are my least favourite patches I’ve tried. They smelled like plastic and both sides were quite sticky (sometimes I didn’t know which side was the sticky side). They were also more yellow than the other patches which made it more noticeable on my skin.

    COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are my favourites for overnight pimples.

    The tapered ones are the best for wearing out of the house and for spots that are curved. Sometimes the non-tapered ones are too thick to put on the jaw/chin or nose, so a tapered one won’t unstick from your skin.

    To me, the COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch, Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patch and Subi Perfect Pimple Patch are all the same in terms of efficacy. So, the deciding factor would be the price and whether you want one or two sizes.

    *All prices are in Canadian unless stated otherwise

    COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches

    1 pack = 24 patches with 3 sizes (10x7mm, 5x10mm, 9x12mm)

    Amazon.ca – $15 for a 3 pack (72 patches) = 0.2083 per patch

    Chuusi.ca – $4.50 for 1 pack (24 patches) = 0.1875 per patch

    COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches

    1 pack = 18 patches with 1 size (18x10mm)

    Amazon.ca – $24 for a 3 pack (54 patches) = 0.44 per patch

    Chuusi.ca – $4.50 for 1 pack (18 patches) = 0.25 per patch

    Subi Beauty Perfect Pimple Patches

    1 pack = 18 patches with 1 size (18x10mm)

    Subi Beauty – $29.95 USD for a 3 pack (54 patches) = $0.55 USD per patch

    Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patches

    1 pack = 24 patches with 2 sizes (12x10mm, 12x12mm)

    Amazon.ca – $25.49 for a 4 pack (96 patches) = 0.27 per patch

    Nexcare Acne Absorbing Covers

    1 pack = 36 patches with 2 sizes (24x8mm, 12x12mm)

    Amazon.ca – $11.50 for a 1 pack (36 patches) = 0.32 per patch

    For me, as a Canadian, the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are the cheapest from Chuusi.ca and the Clear Fit Patches are the cheapest tapered patches (also from Chuusi.ca).

    I do like the option of having two sizes from Rael, but if I’m already making an order on Chuusi.ca, I would buy the COSRX Clear Fit ones.

    What are your fave acne patches?

    Love,

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  • Review | COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches

    February 16, 2018

    Hi Everyone!

    If you’ve read my review on the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches, you’ll know that I love them. When I heard that they came out with a new pimple patch that is thinner. They also claim that you can apply makeup on top, so I wanted to try it. I found a Canadian website called Chuusi.ca that sold them. They retail for $4.50 CAD, but unfortunately you can only buy one package at a time (on Chuusi).

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    In a package for the Acne Pimple Master Patches, you get 24 (10 small, 5 medium, 9 large). I tend to use the medium ones the most. The Clear Fit Master Patches come in a package of 18 and they are all the same size (the same size as the medium master patches- 10mm).

    An ultra-thin hydrocolloid patch that conceals blemishes and absorbs impurities and oil. These patches are thinner and less visible than the Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patches, making them perfect for use under makeup and during the daytime.

    How to Use: After cleansing, dry the area around the acne, pimple, or blemish and apply patch to completely cover the spot. The patch goes on clear. When the patch becomes white, remove the patch and cleanse the area before applying a new patch.

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    media-20180216xcgI mostly bought the Clear Fit patches because I wanted to see how well they were disguised under makeup. If you want to know how well the patches work, go to my review on the Acne Pimple Master Patches. The clear fit patches are thinner and not as noticeable, but they don’t absorb as much as the Acne Pimple Master Patches. The Acne Pimple Master Patches are the same thickness for the whole patch and they also stick better. The Clear Fit ones are thin and then thicker in the centre.

    I tried one under makeup and it just emphasized the patch more. I tried several different ways to conceal the patch: a cream concealer from the Coastal Scents Eclipse Palette (read my review), Maybelline Fit Me concealer and a powder foundation. I tried using a brush, my finger and a sponge. I thought the sponge would work the best because you dab at it instead of moving concealer around the patch, but it didn’t make much of a difference. For the powder foundation, it didn’t do anything, it just made the patch look cloudy.

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    RATING: 4.5/5

    I was disappointed that the clear fit patches don’t work under makeup. Unless you plan to wear pimple patches out of the house, I think the Acne Pimple Master Patches are better than the Clear Fit ones because they absorb more and you get more in each package (although the small patches can be a bit useless).

    Have you tried acne patches?

    Love,

    jen

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