3.4
50% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Starface
3.4 • 328 Reviews
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3.4
50% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Starface wins praise in reviews for playful branding, a handy refillable compact, and making acne feel celebratory, yet its classic Hydro-Stars often underperform versus competitors at extracting “gunk,” reducing inflammation, or staying put—especially overnight. While some users see quick results (notably with Micro-Cloud or blue salicylic acid stars), many cite weak adhesion, small one-size patches, and limited efficacy on early or cystic blemishes, making the brand better for pick-prevention and daytime cover than potent treatment.
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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.

1y ago
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 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!




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!

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

3y ago
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.
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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.

1y ago
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!


2y ago
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

4y ago
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.
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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)

4y ago
Not as effective as other patches. Very cute packaging & design.
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Does not stick to skin for long periods of time. If worn to bed overnight they will come off

MOST ADORABLE BUT NOT THE MOST EFFECTIVE SKIN CARE.

2y ago
Looks Beautiful, Works quite well on pimples but isn't you typical pimple patch

Cute patches to cover pimples, but didn't really end up working for me. I do put a clear acne patch from other brands underneath the Starface patches to get results. By itself it didn't reduce pimples but does help me not touch them.
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!!