• 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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  • This or That | COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches vs. Rael Miracle Patches

    April 19, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    I’ve tried out the Rael Hydrocolloid Acne Healing Patches (name has been changed to Miracle Patches) and compared it to my beloved COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches (read my review) and here are my thoughts:

    COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches

    The thin clear hydrocolloid patch feels similar to a hydrogel sheet mask in texture, adhering your skin strongly. It’ll stay on through showering and washing! It treats breakouts by eliminating infection and bacteria, which is what causes them in the first place. It’s able to breakdown debris from blackheads and absorb gunk from whiteheads overnight, so you won’t experience a harsh dry patch from using this. It even helps flatten and heal cystic acne faster!

    24 patches per pack (3 sizes):

    • 10 x 7mm
    • 5 x 10mm
    • 9 x 12mm

    The COSRX are the first patches I tried and I’ve compared them to the Nexcare ones which I didn’t like (read my review). I buy the COSRX patches on Chuusi.ca for $4.50 each.

    Rael Miracle Patches 

    Our high-grade absorbent hydrocolloid extracts impurities and provides a protective barrier that guards your skin from bacteria and irritants. These super-effective patches reduce inflammation and also prevent potential acne scarring.

    24 patches per pack (2 sizes):

    • 12 x 10mm
    • 12 x 12mm

    I bought these on Amazon.ca and got 4 packages for $24.46 which means 1 pack is $6.12

    The Rael ones remind me of the COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches (read my review) because they are tapered on the edges, but the COSRX Clear Fit only comes with 18 patches in 10mm size.

    Rael costs a little more, but they are better if you are wearing them out of the house. COSRX are cheaper, but they’re a little more noticeable (especially if it’s somewhere obvious like your cheek). COSRX comes with 10 of the small sized patches and I mostly use the medium and large patches. Sometimes when I peel off the COSRX ones, it folds over onto itself (like when you’re opening a bandaid and it sticks to itself and you can’t unstick it). The Rael (and the COSRX Clear Fit) patches are easier to peel off because the sheets are perforated.

    Cosrx (white sheet), Rael (clear sheets)
    Rael patches

    WINNER: It’s a tie!

    I think that since the COSRX ones aren’t tapered, they can absorb more. From now on, I will buy both and use the Rael ones if I need to wear one out of the house and use the COSRX for home.

    UPDATE: I’ve started to love the Rael patches more because I get pimples on my face where there’s curves (nose, jaw, chin). It’s easier for the Rael ones to stick since they’re thinner. I have noticed that if you wear the Rael ones for too long and there’s a lot of stuff to absorb, they will get gummy (for lack of a better word). The COSRX ones, since they’re thicker, they don’t get gummy.

    Have you tried acne patches? What’s your fave brand?

    Love,

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