4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics
4.5 • 2,551 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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The mighty patch just works it’s as simple as that. Put it on your zit before bed and wake up with barely anything there. I’ll wear the transparent ones during Zoom calls with no one the wiser, sometimes I forget I have it on myself. I’ve also noticed less scaring when I use these.
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The sizing is odd, I kind of wish all the patches came in the bigger size instead of some being super small.
Mighty Patch is incredible! I love the Rescue Balm and Original Acne Patches the most. I'm prone to picking/popping pimples, so these two are the perfect combination for quick healing.
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I'm not sure if anything could use improvement.
4y ago
absolutely the BEST pimple patches! Literally just stick it on and leave it on overnight and its gone!
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Would love some more sizes in each pack
I go back and forth on these. I think the best thing about them is that they help me from picking at pesky spots because I don't see how red they are etc. They also aren't super noticeable from a distance which is nice. That said, they seem to sit on top of zits and not actually absorb very much. Additionally, if you put them on a popped pimple it seems like they rip off the layer of skin trying to heal the wound.
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Maybe if they were a little less sticky they wouldn't aggravate healing pimples.
these are so epic. they work incredibly well. I will not ever be without these.
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none. one of my favorite products in a very long time.
Really helps reduce redness and size of pimple! Works best when there is a small bump, I find that it doesn’t work on some of my cystic/hormonal acne.
I’m a huge fan of these pimple patches. The various sizes are amazing for whatever your skin throws at you and they work so well!
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I wish there were oval shapes. Sometimes I get 2 zits next to one another and would rather use one patch than 2.
4y ago
Have used the pimple patches and the XL hydrocolloid nose strips. Thought they both worked really well!
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The XL hydrocolloids are great for other areas on the face but the nose-specific shape makes it a little wonky to use on chin or forehead. More varieties would be great!
I've only tried the Mighty Patch originals from this company but from using that alone I'm very interested in trying more products! These are some of the best acne patches I've tried. I have oily skin and these stick to skin without slipping and sliding off.
Love the acne patches and the green tinted Rescue Balm. The patches are near invisible on the skin, stick really well, and really draw out the gunk from a pimple. I do think they work the best if the pimple has been popped a little bit. They really don't do anything for under-the-skin pimples besides keep you from picking at them while the patch is on. The green Rescue Balm covers up all of my redness (and there's a lot) and can replace foundation for me. It's so good for the skin too.
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Nothing!
Picked up a box last minute the day before an event when I picked at a massive pimple on my chin and it seriously helped minimize the swelling and size! Also, I love seeing how much gunk it absorbs... guilty pleasure.
Packaging is great and easy to use, it's my favorite and most effective pimple patch product I've used. The product itself is effective, but it's not a cure-all. Definitely helps with swelling / redness / size of a breakout overnight, but it's not going to completely eliminate it.
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They are a bit pricy, but all of the pimple patch brands are!
These work great! These have replaced an overnight spot treatment that I used to use whenever i'd feel a pimple coming on, but I've found these to be much more effective. Only giving 4 stars because you can find them much cheaper elsewhere.
Obviously the pimple patches are a classic for a reason, but I want to talk about the rescue balm. I LOVE this stuff. It comes in a tiny little squeeze bottle, and it's supposed to support recovery/ healing after blemishes. I pat a small amount on inflamed, acneic patches morning and night, and I think it has really helped with redness and preventing scarring. I also love how affordable it is. I haven't tried the color-correcting version yet, but it's on my list!
Huge fan of these. I love seeing them at Target instead of having to order them online. They are effective and their line in constantly adding products. I suffer from horomonal acne, but my teenager suffers from cystic acne and we both use these products religiously and see results!
I've tested 3-4 pimple patch brands, and these are undoubtedly the best. They're the most undetectable, effective, and secure. The only downside is they're a little pricier than others, but they're worth it.
1y ago
I love the pimple patches! I've tried a few brands and HERO is the best. I like the classic mighty patch ones. Very helpful and they work well.
1y ago
I truly think they started the category. I like that I can wear these out and be fighting blemishes at the same time!
I bought these a few months ago and they last awhile since there are a lot that come in a pack. They have only worked half the time I have used them which is kind of disappointing but they are still worth a try if you get whiteheads.
Innovative product that actually clears acne. I love being able to use patches rather than creams. It’s super convenient and seems to cure acne faster than traditional acne medicine.