Pimple Patches Are Your Maskne Savior

If you aren’t #blessed like some people who have experienced clearer skin during quarantine, I feel you, I see you, I am you. I used to be a pimple patch skeptic (do they actually work?) but my skin was so bad during the first few months of quarantine, I was willing to try anything. Turns out, pimple patches not only work, but are also perfect for acne in post-shelter in place life.

Patches are made from a material called hydrocolloid, which is super breathable, biodegradable, and keeps out bacteria for reinfection. People typically use them to prevent picking at blemishes, but in these unprecedented times, they’ve taken on a new role: protecting pimples from the rough material of reusable face masks. On top of that, pimple patches work best on white heads A.K.A. maskne.

Ahead, the best pimple patches on the market.