The $5 Miracle Product That Apparently Erases Pimples Overnight

From Prevention

Fact: adult acne negatively impacts a ton of women. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Women's Health, nearly half of women aged 21 to 30, a quarter ages 31 to 40 and 12 percent aged 41 to 50 suffer from acne. This means there are A LOT of ladies out there searching for miracle treatments to cure their skin breakouts once and for all.

Many of them claim to have found the perfect product, and here’s the clincher - it costs less than $5. The COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches have some seriously impressive reviews not only on Amazon, but Ulta and Dermstore as well. In fact, many of its fans are touting them as the best pimple patches. Like, ever.

Each package comes with 24 patches of various sizes. You know, because like most things in life, zits come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Unlike zit cream, which is relatively messy and seems to spread all over your skin and bed sheets during your sleep, these sticker-like things easily stick to your face, keeping the acne medication firmly in place.

Made out of hydrocolloid material (no benzoyl peroxide or salycilic acid), they speed up the healing process by extracting impurities while keeping the skin ideally hydrated. But here’s the deal: they only work on really ripe pimples. You know, when puss, or a whitehead is visible. This means that if you suffer from cystic acne, unfortunately they probably aren’t going to help much.

But just how amazing are these suckers for everyone else?

One reviewer touted them as the “holy grail” of acne products. “I doubted the effectiveness but didn't have anything to lose so I figured, why not,” they wrote. “This stuff works! I had crazy big cysts on my face, and I used a few to cover these areas. The amount of gunk it pulled out was insane. I won't lie to you and say it healed overnight, but every time I have a breakout, it cuts the healing time down by at least half. I just wish they sold these in bulk, they're amazing!" Another dubs them "a life saver."

If you need visual evidence, a bunch of people have posted slightly graphic photos and videos attesting to the fact that, yeah, these guys really do take care of those whiteheads.

A little background on the company. COSRX is a Korean beauty brand whose name represents a fusion of cosmetics + RX (prescription) in order to address everyday skin issues. Their products are quickly gaining a cult following of beauty editors and influencers, who are impressed with simple yet effective approach to skincare.

If you struggle with acne, you might want to give these pimple patches a shot. The worst case scenario? You are out five bucks.

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