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Starface

3.4 • 328 Reviews

Starface crafts star-shaped pimple patches to help with stubborn acne.

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3.4

Starface earns mixed reviews: the brand delights with joyful packaging, collectible collabs, and the handy mirror compact, but its star-shaped hydrocolloid patches are less effective than competitors for early-stage or cystic acne and often don’t adhere well overnight. Reviews say the standard yellow Hydro-Stars can flatten small, surface pimples and curb picking—while Micro-Cloud and some blue salicylic-acid stars work better—but many find minimal extraction, thin/too-small patches, curling corners, and tricky peeling that prioritizes form over function.

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  • 1mo ago

    First, they do help flatten breakouts and calm inflammation much faster than other hydrocolloid patches on the market. I also love the convenience of the compact case with the built-in mirror. However, with only 32 patches included, you run through the pack very quickly if you deal with frequent blemishes. They are also incredibly bright and noticeable, so they are definitely better suited for overnight wear than a discreet daytime treatment.

  • 3mo ago

    Okay first off.... I REALLY wanted to like these. They are so stinkin cute! But in actual use I found they did nothing for my acne and are an absolute pain to remove from the plastic they are wedged between. I do love the branding and packaging.... as someone in marketing i can appreciate that. i just do not think this product delivers. I would recommend alternatives. See my other reviews for more!

  • 4mo ago

    I do love the starface pimple patches range. They help bring down inflammation and prevent acne fully developing. They best used on a growing pimple but don’t work on cystic / under the skin spots. I personally don’t find the salicylic acid patches any more effective than the standard range despite costing more. I also find the stickers are more gooey / stretchy. I would recommend just going for the standard yellow stars.

  • 4mo ago

    I’m a big fan of starface. Acne is not fun, but the stars are so cute it makes using them feel like a treat. They definitely make a difference but you can’t expect a miracle. Using overnight they tak down the inflammation and improve pimples. They don’t work for cystic / under the skin spots. Definitely most effective as a preventative measure before the spot has fully manifested. Mine always stay on all night and never have any issues.

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What is Starface?

Starface crafts star-shaped pimple patches to help with stubborn acne.