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

  • I am a fan of Starface and have been keeping them in my cabinet for a while now. The branding and packaging are adorable, and they work pretty well on smaller pimples to quickly calm inflammation. That said, they’re not the most powerful zit fighters out there. If you’re dealing with stubborn or big cystic acne, these aren't for you. I also wish they adhered to your skin more strongly. I will wake up in the morning and sometimes find stars in my sheets.

  • Tbh I think Starface is genius. I mentioned this in my Billie review but I love when brands take something boring and conventional and make it FUN! Like…I sometimes get happy when I have a zit so I can slap one of these cute stickers on and wear it all day like an accessory lol. It’s 1000x more fun than a boring ol pimple patch! Knocking off a star because they’re not as effective at sucking out the gunk as I’d like, but most pimple patches are like this I guess!

  • While they look cute and stick well, I didn’t see much improvement in my pimples. The active layer is very thin, and they don’t pull out as much as others I’ve tried. Definitely more of a novelty than an effective solution—especially for the price.

  • Starface is the most fun way to heal your pimples and avoid picking at them. I love that I can get this brand at target. But they’re also so clever with their collections and marketing. I love collecting the different compacts and colors. Also my teens frequently steal this from me. Haha

  • I think the packaging and stars are adorable but I don't think they perform as well as other simpler pimple patches on the market. I would also appreciate it if they stopped using limited-edition drops of special stickers because they always end up selling out before I can order them. If they could improve the stickers I would give these a 5/5 stars.

  • Love the branding! Pimples are weirdly sometimes kinda taboo but this brings a fun element to 'em! I purchased these after the Starface x Stoney Clover Lane collab a few months back. Packaging is cute and I really like the case, however, they don't work as well as drawing 'icks' out of pimples as some other brands of pimple patches do. Most of the time that I put these on, there's a pimple still under there hours later. This does not happen with my fav brand of pimple patches.

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    I think quality can be improved! Packaging and branding are really fun, but the pimple patches themselves don't work as well as other brands on the market!

  • Super cute pimple Control that the kids are wearing to school now. You don’t have to cover up pimples anymore just wear your little stars to school. My 2 daughters love. Can be a little pricey, but who wants a big zit showing?

  • Great packaging! The small box makes keeping the patches dry and organized super easy. The bright colors of the stars make them obvious in the morning, so you take them off before zoom meetings!

    Feedback

    Personally, I wish the patches were a little larger to fully cover my acne spots.

  • i love my little starface patches!!! i get blemishes pretty frequently and always have these in my bag. At some point i got the hello kitty collab edition and love her SO much. I do like the regular colorful stars the most. i think they work well and have an approachable price point. I would have killed to have these when i was a kid going through puberty. The stars are really good for doing little star outlines with makeup too!

  • I recently tried out Starface pimple patches, and while the shapes are definitely cute, I'm not entirely convinced of their effectiveness. While the hydrocolloid material does help absorb excess oil and pus from the pimple, I didn't notice a significant reduction in the size or redness of my pimples after using the patches overnight. One issue I had with the patches is that they are quite thick and noticeable, making them not the most practical option for wearing during the day. Additionally, I found that the patches didn't adhere well to my skin and tended to come off easily, especially if I moved around during the night. While the novelty of the star-shaped patches is fun, I'm not sure if they are worth the price for the level of effectiveness they provide. There are other pimple patches on the market that may provide better results, even if they aren't as visually appealing. Overall, while I appreciate the cute design of Starface pimple patches, I'm not convinced of their effectiveness and would recommend exploring other options if you're looking for a more reliable solution for treating breakouts.

  • P.M. Here we are again buying things solely based on their packaging! I mean look at this little compact of pimple star patches!? How freaking adorable! I’m going to try these out tonight and will give an update in the morning. A.M. Here’s the thing, I woke up looking like I have a very cool constellation of stars on my face. Taking them off, I’m not sure they actually did much of anything.

    Feedback

    Be a little stronger

  • I am obsessed with Starface patches. I've been using them for a couple years and they bring so much delight to an experience (having acne) that's usually very frustrating. I feel super cute with my stars on and I love the little case they come in. At this point, I've only used the basic stars, but I'm very much looking forward to using newer releases that have active ingredients and larger star sizes. I'm not sure that the standard patches truly help actively heal my acne, but they certainly prevent me picking at them!

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    The only thing in my mind that could use improvement would be the durability of the individual stars. If they could withstand the summer heat and sweat a little better, they would just be perfect.

  • This stuff smells so yummy!!! I got the vanilla chapstick and I have never loved a chapstick more. I had never heard of this brand before so I was excited to try it out. After using religiously for a month, I can confidently say this is my new favorite chapstick. Packing is adorable and even comes with a Scarface engraved in the chapstick. It really works too, keeps the lips shiny and moisturized!

    Received a free product from Starface
  • I’ve been using Starface for a while now and really enjoy using them . I have used multiple of starfaces products and would highly recommend. They are quick and easy to use and can be really effective

  • Starface destigmatizes acne, and helps you feel confident. They cater to Gen Z with their packaging, and social media approach. I enjoyed the pimple patches, and they work great.

    Feedback

    Though the pimple patches work well, I have seen pimple patches that work better, however none of them come close to as cute as starface. (My favourite is cosrx)

  • Not as effective as other patches. Very cute packaging & design.

    Feedback

    Does not stick to skin for long periods of time. If worn to bed overnight they will come off

  • Looks Beautiful, Works quite well on pimples but isn't you typical pimple patch

    Bought
  • “Essa marca realmente se destaca pelo cuidado e pela qualidade em tudo o que faz. Cada detalhe mostra compromisso com excelência — desde a escolha dos materiais até a experiência final de quem usa o produto. O que mais me chama atenção é a autenticidade: é uma marca que sabe exatamente o que entrega e faz isso com muito profissionalismo. Além disso, o atendimento é atencioso, rápido e sempre transmite confiança. É uma daquelas marcas que você percebe que não está apenas vendendo, mas construindo valor e criando conexão real com o cliente. Sem dúvidas, uma marca que merece reconhecimento e que eu recomendo com tranquilidade.”

  • Love the unique branding, but the products just don't do much for me... the zit stickers don't stick well, the new cotton swab zit cleaners are nice but don't really dry well & stickers don't stick well on top of that even though its said to be used before the stickers, and I wasn't blown away by the body wash!

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    The bones are there with good ingredients & standout branding, but the quality could be improved a bit!!