Starface reviews and discussion

3.4

50% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Joyful, collectible packaging
  • Handy mirror compact case
  • Playful, confidence-boosting design
  • Decent on small blemishes
  • Inconsistent patch adhesion
  • Limited extraction performance
  • Awkward star-shaped application
  • Too small, thin patches

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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328 reviews and posts

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Are these the best pimple patches i have ever used? No. Are they the cutest? Yes! I do love the little carry case it comes with which is super handy for travelling. Will i repurchase? Unsure at this stage as i feel there are other options that are better and cheaper.

  • As a person who picks her acne I love starface patches. They are cute, convenient, and always there for me when I'm suffering from a breakout. I've felt more confident throughout the day when wearing them. Lots of gen Z girlies are wearing them and it's really cute to see teens not afraid of acne like back in the day.

    Received a free product from Starface
  • Super cute but they don’t really stick that well or even pull out the oil like other face patches. But the packaging is just so super cute!! I love that you can refill the cute packaging as well. So that’s good!

  • These are really fun and the packaging is super cute and fun but there are cheaper and better alternatives now. K beauty has so many patches like these that do the same thing. I love the idea and how they started this trend but I wouldn’t repurchase.

  • Eh really wanted to love this because they are so cute. But i found they don’t really do anything medical and they slide off your face a lot faster than other brands out there. If you’re not looking for the skincare component, they’re a great option and super cute

  • I think this brand’s skincare is best suited for preteens and teenagers with mild acne. Anyone with more serious problems will likely not have a bad reaction, but you certainly won’t get results. The patches are ok, I still purchase them mostly for the look. They definitely stick, are non-irritating, and very cute! Just not super effective.

  • I love all of the products I’ve tried from Scarface so far. My top item would have to be the microdart cloud patches. They are PERFECT for those pimples that are under the skin and haven’t exactly come to a head yet.

  • I think the packaging is so so cute. The patches seem to work pretty well too - my pimples improve after wearing them overnight and stay on great.

    Feedback

    Because they're so fun and bright, I feel like I only really wear them at night and then take them off in the morning when I have to work - when really they could last much longer than that.

  • I really like that star face more or less ‘revolutionized’ the pimple patch game and made them fun to wear, rather than having to try and awkwardly fail at hiding them under makeup. Personally found that they didn’t work quite as well though.

  • I love the hydro stars and the lift off pore strips. I find that both work just as advertised and the packaging is cute as heck.

  • Sadly, these are among the least effective pimple patches I've tried. I'd recommend skipping these and opting for the following brands: Hero, CosRx, or Mighty Patch. The star-design isn't important to me personally, but I could see these being a fun product for a younger, teenage audience.

  • I've tried many of their skin sticker products and thought the ones with active ingredients (1% salicylic acid) were great (and worked). I am not so much into the basic stickers by themselves although the Hello Kitty colab was amazing and I bought a bunch of them.

  • i wouldn't purchase again. the message is body/acne-positive, but the patches themselves don't work well. there are many other hydrocolloid patches that i'd choose before starface, rather than just pay for the aesthetic.

    Feedback

    don't work as well as other competitor patches.

  • I bought this for my daughter, it was a recommendation on Amazon. The price was extremely reasonable, & the little, yellow, box, looked cute! We’ve tried several brands. Some much more expensive, some less. I’m happy because my daughter likes these, & they do actually work. Honestly, I don’t really notice that she’s wearing them half the time. They aren’t bright & do not stand out, but if you see one, it’s doing its job & is cute! I would definitely recommend & you do get plenty on one box. ⭐️

  • I thought I would love these because they are cute, but they were hard to peel off of the plastic backing, and did not seem to adhere properly to my face. Overall, I found them to be ineffective. Will not buy again.

  • I love the foaming cleanser & hydrating face cream. A little goes a long way & it suds up really nicely. The scent isn’t my favorite but that’s so unimportant. The moisturizer is rich but has a light finish. I used the night water a couple times. Might not have it as my regular routine. I’m in my 40’s and need additional products but these are perfect for a younger person to get effective easy care with cheerful packaging. The price is very reasonable as well!