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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I think that the Hero Cosmetics mighty patches are great, but I have tried other brands of hydrocolloid patches (namely cosrx) that are equally as effective for a fraction of the cost. While I like the product, I struggle to justify the cost.
These are the goldilocks of hydrocolloid bandages. The large patches, the invisible dots, the nose patches. They’re strong, effective, and worth the price.
These aren’t my favorite acne patches. I have pretty sensitive skin and these didn’t really work for me.
This did not work for me. I tried on two different areas and did not like it.
I was skeptical about trying this but they definitively worked on my pimples/white heads. They did not work on cystic acne.
Solid product, but other brands work just as well at better price points. Honestly not worth the hype for me.
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So I actually use these more for cold sores than I do pimples. They work very well at getting the grossness of a cold sore like out of your body.
Their Mighty Patches work! They work best on white-head blemishes but can be used in different ways for other spots as well. Great for slightly disguising blemishes too.
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I wish they came in slightly bigger circles sometimes. The smaller ones are difficult to stick onto the skin if the blemish is too big, but too small to use a large rectangular patch.
Worked really well when used overnight. Works well on developed white heads, make sure the skin is clean prior to application or else it won’t stick. Also works best when used for long durations like overnight.
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I wish you had ones that were nose shaped, more rounded for the bigger patches versus being rectangles.
4y ago
My go to for cystic acne breakouts! This is the best pimple patch brand. I love the variety they have depending on my needs. I used to get a lot of cystic acne and with 2-3 patches it was basically gone!
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More sustainable packaging (would love to see the patches on bioplastic) and potentially a container for your patches instead of keeping it in the box.
Simple packaging and an easy product to use. More importantly, it works! Whenever I use it, I leave it on overnight and in the morning I'm practically blemish free.
Convenient and easy to grab at Target. Generally a great start for those with acne-prone skin looking for solutions.
These are super easy to apply and helped with my pimples overnight.
These patches are a lifesaver. They work best with whiteheads or pimples that haven’t quite come to a head yet. Pop one on overnight and it will look so much better by morning.
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Wish they had some with salicylic acid or something to really target under the skin.
I have tried a range of their pimple patches and will say the original or original plus ones work the best! When it comes to the micro needling ones it did end up leaving my skin super dry and caused a scar. That could just be my skin or user error but I recommend proceeding with caution with those specific ones.
4y ago
These things work great and I love that they’re discreet.
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They’re a little pricey!
I religiously use their pimple patches and they help with my picking problem so much! Their sunscreen didn't wow me quite as much though, but I still use it.
4y ago
While they do the job, I found they didn't stick on as easily as the Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal hydrocolloid blister bandaids do. While Band-aid brand blister bandaids are not advertised for acne patches, this cystic acne sufferer finds those ones most effective. I cut them to size and they stay on all night, extracting my deep rooted pimple.
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The thickness and stickiness are not substantial. I try to sleep with them on and they are floating somewhere in my bed in the morning.
4y ago
Absolutely love. Put on pimple night before, wake up the next day visibly reduced.
Love the Mighty Patches! Great for blemishes, gentle on skin and the marketing is amazing
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I feel like the packaging could be more fun. Why not go bolder with the look!