Spotted a breakout? Stick one on and leave it alone. These thin patches hold salicylic acid, tea tree oil and calendula oil against the blemish, and keep your fingers off it while it heals.
Routine step: Spot treatment. On clean, dry skin, before any other products in that area. Good for: surface blemishes and whiteheads on oily or breakout-prone skin.
Key ingredients
Salicylic acid (BHA): works inside pores to help clear the look of breakouts.
Tea tree oil: a plant oil used to calm spots.
Calendula oil: soothes the skin around the blemish.
How to use
Cleanse and dry your skin. Peel off a patch and press it gently onto the spot. Leave it on for several hours or overnight, then remove and replace as needed. Don't put cream or serum under the patch, or it won't stick.
What to expect
Patches work best on spots that have come to a head. They're thin enough to wear during the day and comfortable enough to sleep in.
Good to know
Skip these if you're allergic to salicylates, including aspirin.
Don't use on broken or irritated skin.
For deep, painful or persistent acne, talk to a dermatologist.
