4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics
4.5 • 2,552 Reviews
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Hero Cosmetics reviews and discussion
Reviews mention
- Reliable overnight blemish flattening
- Discreet, nearly invisible wear
- Gentle, non-irritating hydrocolloid
- Effective post-blemish rescue balm
- Limited deep-cyst performance
- Occasional thick patch edges
- Adhesive leaves faint ring
- Inconsistent stick on oily skin
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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2,553 reviews and posts
4y ago
I really like them for when I pop a pimple. I have bought them several times.
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I do not like the packaging they come in.
4y ago
The lightning pads, color correcting rescue balm, and sunscreen are part of my daily use.
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The blemish stickers don't do much except prevent picking.
4y ago
I love these. They help keep me from picking at pimples and help shrink zits. I always keep a sheet of these around- plus they work great on bug bites.
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Nothing- this is one of those rare items that does exactly what it says perfectly.
4y ago
I love these!! I’ve used more expensive pimple patches in the past and Hero is just as good. Also, it doesn’t budge. It’s so sticky!
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Make patches for darker skin tones!
4y ago
Love these. Always keep a pack on hand for me and my husband. We're in our 30's but still the occasional surprise will arise - at the first sign, I slap one of these on at night and can usually nip it in two nights before it even starts.
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I wish there was a resealable Ziploc style edge as I like to keep them sterile and fresh between uses.
4y ago
Actually works
4y ago
I never struggled with acne until I was adult and these have transformed my life! Whenever I get a white head I rush to the store to grab these
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I don’t LOVE the packaging but the product is flawless.
4y ago
Worked well to absorb the oil of a headed zit. Would not recommend on cystic acne as it does not seem to do much.
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Medicated patches
4y ago
Love this product, it works really well and I would definitely recommend it to someone who’s not sure about if they want to buy it.
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The patches really only work if your pimple has already gotten a whitehead
4y ago
Great brand! Very affordable and very effective products too, I love their pimple patches :)
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No notes!
4y ago
Not as effective as other brands, I’m not sure what it is but other brands just always get more gunk out.
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Effectiveness
4y ago
Overall great product, helpful for spot treatments.
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Would prefer less plastic!
4y ago
I genuinely love this brand. The pimple patches work well the reduce inflammation (it doesn't cure the pimple but it does seem to move the process along much faster). These are my go to when I have a blemish.
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I would like a larger variety of patch sizes.
4y ago
Overall I really want to buy into the fact they work but truthfully I think they are a glorified tool to keep me from picking. I’ve notice the “build up” that you see on these when you take them off comes from any wet surface. Your skin is naturally oily - I don’t think this pulls out my breakouts but I will say after popping a pimple I think this might help to heal it quicker.
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I’m not sure there’s a way to improve - I think they have a great online presence and I’d call this an effective acne treatment tool (even if it doesn’t do exactly what it says for me!)
4y ago
Does not work for all pimplies!
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Case for travel would be helpful
4y ago
Best pimple patches ever. The ones with the mircopoint is the best for blind pimples.
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Price point, they are expensive for one a few patches
4y ago
They work okay, but definitely not the best acne treatment I’ve tried.
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4y ago
Simple, effective, and fool-proof! Have seen visible improvement after one use.
4y ago
Great patches for using overnight to shrink the size of a pimple. I swear by these and they are constantly on my re-purchase list.
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It would be nice if there was a small container you could store them in I stead of having the sheets laying around. It makes it easy to lose them since they’re clear.
4y ago
It works so well every single time. Sometimes the cheaper options won't do anything for me, but these always do.
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A little cheaper would be great, it's hard to justify buying for someone with lots of breakouts.