4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics
4.5 • 2,544 Reviews
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4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics earns rave reviews for its Mighty Patch, which consistently flattens whiteheads overnight, speeds healing, and prevents picking—users call it a staple. Reviews also flag limitations: patches do little for deep, under-the-skin cysts, edges can be thick or lift, and some experience residue, redness, or post-mark rings; several note comparable, cheaper hydrocolloid alternatives. Overall, Hero is considered effective and discreet (especially Invisible+), with strong post-blemish care like Rescue Balm and helpful Micropoint options, but not a cure-all.
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1mo ago
The invisible pimple patches are nice to wear in the daytime. They are more of a matte patch so they aren’t shiny and more visible like the OG mighty patches. They are smaller in circumference because it stick around the pimple in a more secure way than the OG mighty patches do.


1mo ago
Rescue Balm is the best thing you can use once your pimple is healing and at that dried out, flaky stage. It really helps speed up the healing process and it doesn’t clog your pores. I love this so much that I prefer to buy the one in the extra large tube.


1mo ago
Finally!!! Hero Cosmetics came out with face cleansers! I’ve been loving this gentle milky cleanser. It’s creamy and lightly lathers up. I love that it includes the Cica ingredient for my sensitive and reactive skin. My skin feels comfortable after I rinse off without leaving my skin feeling stripped or tight. I also love that it’s a large size and will last me a long time!



2mo ago
I admit I was a little hesitant at first. I thought this would solve a problem I have quite often being that I have SO many breakouts at one time that I go through an entire sheet of mighty patches easily in one day. My initial hesitation was that the Mighty Shield would be a good way to protect my pimple but wouldn't help bring to a head the same way the OG mighty patches do. I was WRONG! I had a deep pimple for days that never came to a head and after trying Mighty Shield on it one time it completely worked! It not only protected it but also completely brought to a head and now my pimple is finally healing! I’m really impressed. It can take a little getting used to how much you need to apply and it takes a little time to dry. It’s a great alternative to the OG pimple patches.




2mo ago
I struggle with a lot of dark spots after my cystic acne heals. It’s difficult to get them to fade so I think that Hero’s Micropoint for Dark Spots helps jump start the lightning process and does more than the average skincare topical. The Micropoints have 2 layers with niacinamide and vitamin c that helps target the dark spot. I also want to shoutout Hero for lowering the price for these! You never hear of brands LOWERING their prices these days.


This nose strip works pretty well to suck out the oil. But getting it to apply perfectly flat is almost impossible. Still I feel that it gets a lot of the oil out of the nose and prevent build up and pimples.

1mo ago
I've used these patches for years on whiteheads. They work well as long as you actually keep them on for 6-8 hours. I have taken them off a few hours earlier a few times in the past and they have been less effective. Also, don't recommend leaving it on too long as that can cause the whitehead to bleed.

2mo ago
I feel like these are better than 'The Original' patches for covering up a spot because they're more opaque, but I don't know that they necessarily do anything for an early-stage blemish. I think for any of these patches to actually work they need to be further along.

2mo ago
These are great and I always make sure to keep them in stock! Putting one of these on a pimple speeds up the pimples progression so much and also prevents me from picking at it. I especially like wearing one of these overnight.

3mo ago
I will start by saying I have used the competitors pimple patches that look slightly more aesthetic. They did absolutely NOTHING except look cute. So i tried these and man do these WORK. I will not go back to the other ones. These are nearly invisible so you can wear them out while they are working their magic.

5m ago
I love how well this covers up my acne. I work from home, which means i'm often on camera, having these on my face completely hide the acne from camera. I do notice when I use these. My acne heals faster than when I do not use them.

10d ago
I’ve tried a lot of pimple patch brands and these are by far the best. They work and actually “suck” out gunk without leaving residue behind on your skin or irritating it. The day/night pack is great for using the invisible (day) and regular (night).

2mo ago
I like this brand, I think it is probably one of the most effective acne patches on the market. I don't know if it is worth the price but I would try it again, maybe a different type to see how it is different than the one I bought.
18h ago
A bit expensive but I like to get these at Costco or whenever they're on sale at Ulta! I think the invisible ones are really nice and thin and feel great but still reallly get the job of pimple patch done well. Def easy to forget they're there but I wish they came in a more variety of sizes! The original ones I prefer to wear at home or under a mask, def not as invisible than the invisible ones! More expensive than the Korean ones tbh but I know I'm getting a good product vs some random knock off of the Korean brands that may be on gray markets.
18h ago
A bit expensive but I like to get these at Costco or whenever they're on sale at Ulta! I think the invisible ones are really nice and thin and feel great but still reallly get the job of pimple patch done well. Def easy to forget they're there but I wish they came in a more variety of sizes! More expensive than the Korean ones tbh but I know I'm getting a good product vs some random knock off of the Korean brands that may be on gray markets.
18h ago
This is my (and my husband's!) favorite post blemish recovery cream. I really like how it feels but honestly my husband gets way better benefits than me I feel like! He is prone to acne scarring and pitting after pimples (but gets them less than me) and he's really noticed a difference and reduction in that! For me, it helps make sure the pimples stay away instead of getting re-filled with gunk. We love and will continue this forever. If they change the formula we will riot!
5mo ago
My boys have been going through the normal teen acne stage of life and they are obsessed with these. Not only are they easy for them to use, they wake up and those stubborn little pimples are usually gone.
6mo ago
Honestly was sus was about these - but they really do minimize pimples and expedite the healing process. Personally, I get self-conscious wearing the skin color patches, and prefer Starface star-shaped and colorful patches instead. Also cannot figure out for the life of me how to unpeel the patches for any of the leading pimple patch brands, and get that they are in extra packaging for cleanliness, but feels like excessive single-use plastic.
20d ago
Genuinely could not say more wonderful things about these. Life-changing product. I’ve tried other versions of pimple patches and none compare.
3mo ago
Cumpre exatamente aquilo que promete. Regenera muito bem a pele, fiquei surpreendida! Relação qualidade-preço que compensa realmente. Fácil de transportar, como por exemplo para alguma viagem. Recomendo imenso.