4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics
4.5 • 2,529 Reviews
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4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics earns high marks in reviews for Mighty Patch, which consistently flattens whiteheads overnight, curbs picking, and blends discreetly on skin—especially the Invisible+ and Surface patches. Reviews also flag limits: minimal effect on deep, cystic or under‑the‑skin pimples, occasional irritation or circle marks, edges that can lift, and frequent comparisons to cheaper hydrocolloid alternatives; packaging waste and price sensitivity recur.
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1y ago
Great new up and coming skincare line. I’ve just started using it and you can already see a difference in my skin. I glow from the inside out using this line. It’s a must try!
The Hero cosmetics are truly a hero in my book. I have used the Mighty Patches for quite a while and am not disappointed. The variety of sizes allows for discreet coverage of acne. In addition, if I put them on before bed, often I wake up to the problem being fixed.
I bought the Mighty Patch for when I occasionally break out. They’re easy to use, you just put one on over your blemish and forget it there. It helped my pimple to go down and go away faster than if I just left it alone. The box comes with several so they do last and they’re affordable. If you break out they’re definitely worth having on hand.
I really like to use the Mighty Patch overnight when I experience a breakout of a pimple or two on my face. I find it overall makes it less painful in the morning and minimizes redness. I did not find that it completely takes the pimple away in one night but I do find it improved when I use them rather than not. I think what could be better with packaging. Maybe a reusable holder on fuist purchase with refills?
I love the hydrocolloid pimple patches! Life-changing for somebody with acne. I admit I pick my skin, so these patches are great for keeping the area clean and my hands off. It's very satisfying to see them the next morning! Discreet although I've never worn them out in public. I recently bought their recovery balm too, which should help with the picking.
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Please sell more quantities!
This product is a miracle worker. Every time I use the patches, I'm shocked at how well they draw out gunk. I always have these fully stocked in my house.
Patches are great - they stay on all night and its sooo grossly satisfying to see the gunk that it pulls out. Its a tough mental battle to be patient sometimes and wait to use it when your pimple has become a whitehead though which is what the brand recommends.
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Pricey! Especially when sometimes a big boy needs multiple patches to get everything out of there. Also sensitive skin peeps be wary - the patch can leave my skin a bit red and irritated after around the zit.
Hero Cosmetics is exactly that... a HERO! Their blemish patches are affordable, sticky, and easily accesible... Their products take innovative approaches with Lightning Wand for dark spots, Recovery Balm for post acne scars and wounds, and innovative products like the serum stick! They not only rethink what goes INTO skincare products, but HOW they are applied and make it so convenient!
I really like their pimple patches. Compared to other brands I feel like these stick better to my skin and are less prone to shift or move throughout the night. My breakouts feel and look much better in the morning after using these.
The first pimple patches I’ve tried and still my go-to. Size is great, easy to apply, works well.
Can't speak highly enough of Hero's hydrocolloid pimple patches and their nose strips. They are my holy grail product for zapping away unsightly skin eruptions overnight. Even have my husband hooked on using the night strips periodically now! BIG FAN. A must have in your skincare routine, in my opinion!
These work like a charm every time, trusted regular purchase. Also fond of the way the way the film strip thingy they are on tears behind them, it makes it so much easier to peel off without it accidentally folding into itself or taking too long, which is a problem I've had with other pimple patch brands.
Think acne was over in your teens? Think again. When I can’t stop picking at my face I throw one of these on and overnight my zit has magically gone down. I also wear them when I work out to keep sweat out
Have purchased a multi-size pack from CVS and also found them at Nordstrom Rack. The various sizes are all round and handy to accommodate different size breakouts. I prefer to apply them with tweezers and wear them after a shower in the evening and through the night. When a blemish is about to be a white head or has come to a head the patches are perfect to draw out the impurities, flatten the area, and help with some redness. When I have a blemish I do find it takes multiple patches to diminish it to where I’m satisfied—I’ve gone through half a pack in a week. I would recommend these packs to have on hand and find them super convenient for both at home and when traveling. The versions that are made to wear under makeup however are not that inconspicuous and I found I couldn’t make it work.
The invisible patches are incredible for getting rid of a pimple and are pretty invisible if you accidentally leave the house in them.
These get rid of occasional hormonal acne in a pinch-- I'm obsessed with these. Haven't had any complaints!
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It should be made clear on their products that these work best when acne has come to a "head"-- I know others who have complained about not seeing any changes when using this, but their acne just was under the skin and couldn't be reached.
These actually really work. I wasn't sold on them when I originally bought them but if I put a patch on a pimple overnight, it's nearly gone by the morning. I love that I can purchase these at Target and one box lasts me quite a while and also doesn't really "go bad."
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The patches really only work on white heads. Not necessarily an improvement, just something to not to others!
Where were these when I was in high school?! The original patch works very well and then when needed I will wear the invisible (blue box) ones during the day/in public.
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Variety pack of the original and invisible. A way to cut back on all the plastic wrapping would be nice.
4y ago
Works super well, especially if you're like me and only have a zit or two pop up every so often. That being said, if you're allergic to adhesive, these are not the best thing. My zits reduced in size and redness but around the patch, my skin was super irritated.
This product always saves me when breaking out.