4.5
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Hero Cosmetics
4.5 • 2,552 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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4y ago
Obsessed with the surface and nose sized patches! I use them like once a week to degunk my pores and my skin always looks great after.
4y ago
My little sister convinced me to try these and they work great for her skin! I had ok results but will definitely try again. I think it’s probably a great gift for teens
We've used these for my tweaen daughter and have had great results. Especially love the micropointe patches for those extra painful zits that are just under the surface level of skin. The rescue balm is also super helpful when an upset pore or zit is healing but you don't want it to leave a dark spot or scar.
Doesn't really do anything for my pimples unless I pre-pop them before putting the patches on.
I really wanted to love these but I don't notice a difference honestly. I think the types of pimples I put them over, aren't the right type, but I don't see an effect. I will say, when you are wearing one, you can barely notice it is on which is nice. I run errands with them on.
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Different types of patches for diff types of pimples
These are effective at making the pimple go down and helping you avoid picking. Doesn't always "draw out" the pimple, but sometimes!
Loved these! Worked really well for me.
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I wish there was more in the pack for the price.
I love Hero Cosmetics acne patch quality! I’ve used a lot of other brands and Hero Cosmetics has the highest quality patches. They are thick enough to pull the gunk out but still pliable enough to fit the contours of your face and stay in place. I haven’t tried their other skincare products.
4y ago
I think these are just okay - better than doing nothing but I'm often underwhelmed by the results (especially when they market a clear-skin result). These only work on a specific type of pimple, but when I get that kind, I'm happy to have these.
I’ve tried three products from Hero so far - the mighty patches, lightning wand, and rescue balm. The highlight from the line so far has definitely been the rescue balm which has visibly improved how my skin heals after acne. I’ve struggled with hyperpigmentation, and I believe the balm has helped with that!
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There’s definitely better patches on the market. The mighty patches didnt seem to do anything, and were a bit too thick for my preference. I’ve gotten much better results from CosRx. The lightning wand as well just didnt seem to do anything for me. I’ve found success in other hyperpigmentation products, such as the Good Molecules serum.
To start off, I love this brand and many products from this brand. I love how convenient these acne patches are to purchase and to also use. I love traveling with them! I also find them to be super effective in terms of helping diminish blemishes and whiteheads.
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I wish I could buy minis!
4y ago
They work! I've only used them before bed and take them off in the morning. It's very rare that I still have a prominent zit after wearing a patch overnight. Easy to use.
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I wish they were a little cheaper since it really is just hydrocolloid patches but I understand that they are a bigger brand and need to cover advertising costs.
4y ago
These really do work, but there are much cheaper options out there that give you more per pack.
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Pricing
4y ago
Actually love these. I always pick them up at target since they’re not too expensive and work really well. I love that they came out with dark spot and nose patches too!
4y ago
I love these patches. They have a non visible option that is so great to keep myself from picking blemishes throughout the day. And they visibly reduce the visibility of the blemish so quickly!
I’ve always had good results after using mighty patches except for blemishes that ended up being more cystic. And I’m glad it’s readily available and not only found online.
These patches have stayed on even though a humid day. They have helped heal pimples. They are more affordable than other options and just as effective. I wish I had these as a teen
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More size selection. The very small ones do not adhere as much as the larger ones. Would love to see combo packs with nose chin and forehead patches
Wow I did not think these would work but they do! works really great if you leave it over night, but can also help reduce the size of a zit in a pinch. Definitely make sure it is a whitehead - otherwise there is nothing for it to draw out.
It's one of the better pimple stickers I've used, my pimple will basically flatten after a night of wearing the patch. However, I've used other pimple stickers that have more, cheaper, and works just as well before.
It works. It's quite magical!
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Travelling with them is hard because they get easily damaged.