The 13 Best Acne Patches to Banish Pimples Fast

One word: Powerful. Another word: Sticky. If you’re prone to oily skin and can’t seem to keep your patch on, Cosrx is about to be your go-to. The sheet includes multiple sizes—even tiny ones for small spots that need special attention.

If you're prone to body acne, consider incorporating these patches in addition to a salicylic acid body wash. They're available in various shapes for large coverage on the face, back, or other parts of the body. Acne clusters are real, and one circular patch doesn’t always cut it.

When I want to get the job done, I reach for one of these patches. After an all-day/night-wearing session, I am amazed at how much has been absorbed. The best part? My face doesn’t feel dry afterward, and the thick patches stay on without any slippage from tossing and turning.

These work wonders on the pimples you feel coming and need to banish before a big event. Lightly press one onto the below-the-surface pimple and feel the microneedles penetrating deep to repair skin and stop the pimple before it surfaces.

Dr. Robinson recommends these for dark spots left behind after pimples. “Not only do they have an innovative blend of pigment fighting ingredients such as niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and vitamin C, but they also have 173 dissolving micro points to help deliver the ingredients exactly where they’re needed.”

You’ve probably seen these patches on your favorite influencers or celebs on Instagram and TikTok, and it’s not just because they make for a great Instagrammable moment. You can feel the pimples meeting their match, one star at a time. Their signature yellow stars come in a travel-friendly case that also has a mirror in case you need to swap out patches throughout the day.

Fair warning: You'll feel a little prick when you press these microdarts onto the skin. But once your patch is on, it's game over for your pimple. Salicylic acid penetrates the skin to attack the blemish, while niacinamide keeps skin from becoming inflamed and protects the barrier of skin. 

If you have a handful of pimples on your chin, cheek, or forehead, don't bother with individual acne patches. Just get a bigger patch. Hanhoo’s rectangular sheets are palm-sized and can be cut to whatever shape you need.

These pimple zappers from Peter Thomas Roth opt for salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and hyaluronic acid to fight pesky acne. Tip: Use these patches after pimples have been picked and prodded to help the healing process.

While we don't recommend popping your pimple, we also know it happens. And when it does, apply this drugstore patch, ASAP. The hydrocolloid sticker is going to help absorb fluid, flatten your blemish, and most importantly, prevent you from picking. 

If you want the whole kit and caboodle, add this set to your cart. It comes with salicylic acid patches great for bringing pimples to a head, hydrocolloid dots that will soak up existing pus, and nose strips to help get rid of blackheads. The latter is going to be a 10 minute treatment, but feel free to leave the dots on for hours. They're invisible too, so you can wear them to work. 

Whether you're trying to prevent breakouts, calm existing pimples, or reduce the redness left behind by acne, Dr. Jart has you covered. Unlike other patches, these stickers dissolve right into the skin upon application for a targeted delivery of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3. 

If you typically find acne patches to be too intense, we challenge you to try these babies. They contain acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree oil, but are still gentle enough for dry skin types. They also layer flawlessly under foundation.