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
Definitely helps with inflammation and irritation.
Their acne patches are the best I've used, especially the Invisible ones. Great value for one of the only skincare products I've found that will actually make acne look better within 24 hours. Feels better for my skin to cover acne with these vs makeup, and keeps me from picking at it.
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I've never found their pre-acne product effective - felt like it did nothing or irritated my skin.
I have tried a variety of Acne patches and the Hero Cosmetics ones are the ones that have worked best! They are not noticeable so I even wear them when out!
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Have them in different skin tones.
The original for a reason. Mighty Patch works in a way that patches just can't. Way better than the more expensive Patchology or Star Face patches.
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Bigger packs!
I've only tried their pimple patches, but they work SO GOOD.
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nothing I can think of right now
I love the added spikes on their pimple patches to deliver the serum deeper in. It's an awesome value pimple patch compared to other brands, but strong enough to get some effect.
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It's not as sharp as the Dr.Jart patches that are also slightly more effective.
4y ago
Easy to use, non irritating, sticks on well and removed the gunk out. Wish it was more transparent for day time use.
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More transparent for day time use.
4y ago
I love this brand for pimple patches. They work so well and in a matter of hours. They have never failed me and I absolutely adore them. They are also pretty cheap.
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Nothing at all.
It does what it does. I have seen a blemish go away overnight with these.
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There is a Korean brand that does the same thing but for cheaper. COSRX
Absolutely love the patches they do what they claim to do! The patches really suck out all the gunk and shrink most pimples.
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i do wish the packing was less wasteful
4y ago
I have 3 young adults in my home and I will also occasionally have an isolated pimple. We all use these patches regularly and every single time I’m amazed! Overnight the blemish is GONE! Where were these when I was a teen???!!!!
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Nothing. Love these.
4y ago
Works just as well as other brands.
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More size selection
4y ago
These are the best acne patches on the market. So effective and not irritating on sensitive skin.
Pimple patches work very well.
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There are cheaper pimple patches out there that work the same.
4y ago
These are great if you accidentally scratch a pimple and want to do some easy repair to the skin. I did not see a big improvement on pimples that had not popped, those seemed to remain the same overnight. However I keep them around for those accidental pimple scratches.
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better sticking power. These seem to fall off during sleep
I love hero cosmetics! I think their acne dots are amazing and do such a good job, I love their lighting wand and their rescue balm. All 3 products have done a great job helping my acne and acne scarring.
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The rescue balm in green turned orange on my fair skin. Not sure if that’s just the nature of green color corrector but if there’s a way to fix that, that would be great!
This is a life saver when you get that stubborn pimple that you need to get rid of ASAP, for the cost you get a lot of patches which is nice. The daytime patches are so thin you can’t even tell you are wearing them
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I always travel with a few of these, I can just put them in my makeup bag and go
I like that it works both to cover up a blemish and help cure the blemish
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I would be nice if you could pair with other skin care. At present your skin must be clean and dry to get the patch to stick, but it would be nice to be able to put on a serum and then the patch.
These patches are very subtle, very nice to keep on the face without it being highly obvious. The multitude of sizes is good, but it hasn't been the most effective product I've tried for these patches, but they certainly work.
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I think they could be stronger. I've tried other brand versions of this and found them a lot better at helping with breakouts without constantly having to put more on day over day.
4y ago
Great product! Helps with acne spots so much more than any other products I’ve tried! I’ve repurchased so many times now!
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Various new types of patches. Decrease cost to make more cost effective.