WE’VE all been there: woken up in the morning excited for our big evening plans, only to notice there’s a whopper of a spot on our face.
And we’ve all tried the hacks – witch hazel, toothpaste, ice, extra layers of concealer – only to find the blemish STILL won’t disappear.
Luckily, we can put the toothpaste down now because there’s a 33p product designed to banish any spot in just six hours.
The Hero Mighty Pimple Patches “absorb gunk” in six to eight hours, meaning your “monster spot” will disappear just in time for your night out.
However, shoppers claim that the sticky dots work best when applied overnight.
With a packet of 24 pimple patches from Hero costing just £7.99, each patch works out at a cool 33p.
But you can nab a packet even cheaper at £6.39 right now in the Boots spring sale.
What are pimple patches?
Also known as zit stickers, pimple patches are small adhesive stickers that are placed directly onto a spot or blemish.
They create a moist environment around the spot, which helps to draw out excess fluid, oil and impurities.
In turn, this can reduce inflammation, redness and swelling, while also protecting the pimple from further irritation or infection.
Pimple patches originally rose as a Korean beauty trend, but quickly became popular on social media platforms like TikTok.
They not only prevent us from picking and squeezing our spots, but they reduce the appearance of a blemish by “sucking” the gunk out.
What’s so great about Hero’s ones?
Hero’s Mighty Pimple Patches have received rave reviews online, with users saying even “monster spots” don’t stand a chance against them.
Research from the brand found that 90% of people found the Mighty Patches visibly shrunk whiteheads quicker than traditional spot cream.
Additionally, 96% said their blemish felt protected from dirt and bacteria while wearing the patch overnight.
And a whopping 98% said the patches stopped them from picking and scratching spots.
“Mighty Patch Original patches are dermatologically tested and made from medical-grade hydrocolloid that absorbs pimple gunk,” Hero bosses said.
“They work on all skin types, making them a go-to choice whether you have the occasional spot or experience acne.
“These spot stickers also form a barrier, protecting the affected area from picking, touching and popping – all the things that can let a pimple outstay its welcome.
“Just stick one of these long-lasting patches onto your skin for six to eight hours – and if you pop one on before you hit the hay, you’ll see results in the morning.”
Shoppers say…
One user of the Mighty Patch even described the results as “magic”.
“I love this product,” they reviewed. “I have oily skin and I get pimples so often.
“I used this product on my acne at night and I can see a difference in the morning – it’s magic.”
“Wore one of these overnight on a scary looking spot and it helped reduce the redness and minimise the scary friend overnight,” another beamed.