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6 of the Best Acne Patches That Clear Pimples Overnight

You've finally overcome those teenage breakouts (even if it did take every spot cream, lotion and potion in mom's bedside drawer). Now you're in your 20s, enjoying the clear and calm complexion that you deserve. That is until a big, fat, juicy pimple - or two - appear overnight and freak-out mode is swiftly reinstated.

Adult acne is currently one of the most common skin concerns that people deal with. With covid face masks having become the latest accessory, many of us that outgrew teen acne (or never suffered with it at all) are experiencing breakouts across our nose, mouth, cheeks and chin.

Luckily, the skincare industry has come a long way since we celebrated our sweet sixteen. Homemade spot-busting solutions – we’re looking at you toothpaste – are a thing of the past and we can now tackle unwanted zits, spots and blemishes with innovative treatments, such as acne patches. Much more effective than popping and picking, pimple patches absorb fluid, dirt and oil from acne spots, leaving skin less inflamed, less red, and in a better position to heal.

Sound like something your skin would appreciate? Keep scrolling to discover the best acne patches that clear pimples overnight - or throughout the day, they're not picky when it comes to blemish-busting!

CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pads

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to acne patches, make CosRx your first port of call. Boasting stellar reviews from the skin savvy, the One Step Pimple Clear Pads are one of the best for busting breakouts. Soaked in betaine salicylate, a natural BHA ingredient, and willow bark water, the pads tackle whiteheads, blackheads and open cysts in just one swipe.

Sarah Chapman Spot Sticker

Save stressed-out skin with these nifty little stickers from Sarah Chapman. Almost-invisible and infused with pimple-purging ingredients, these acne stickers act as a miniature shield against grime and dirt, allowing spots to heal quickly and effectively. And most of all, prevent you from picking! Potent salicylic acid declogs and exfoliates, whilst P-Refinyl® tightens stretched pores and reduces sebum production.

Florence by Mills Spot A Spot Acne Patches

$14.00

As tempting as it is to squeeze your spots, it can actually cause more harm than good to your skin. Florence by Mills presents these adorable pimple patches so that you can fight the urge to pick and pop, as well as keep blemishes protected from bacteria. The cloud, dolphin and butterfly stickers are saturated with salicylic acid to exfoliate, whilst peppermint and tea tree oil calms inflammation and hydrocolloid seals each spot.

Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clear Invisible Dots

More dots for spots come from skincare giant, Peter Thomas Roth. These clear adhesive patches have been expertly designed to contain the acne affected area and can be worn overnight, as well as throughout the day, to reduce and heal blemishes.

Revolution Skincare Pick-Me-Not Blemish Patches

Revolution come through with budget-friendly blemish patches so that you don't have to fork out a fortune for acne treatment. The Pick-Me-Not pimple patches are enriched with salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. By the time morning rolls around, the appearance of pesky blemishes are reduced and you can flaunt a clear, calm and collected complexion.

ZitSticka KILLA Kit

Australian-based skincare brand ZitSticka utilize blemish-banishing ingredients such as niacinamide, salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid to banish breakouts. Their signature microdart technology ensures that the ingredients penetrate deeper layers of the skin in order to stop spots from growing.

We love acne patches as they're not only fuss-free, easy-to-use and effective, but they also teach us to have fun with our breakouts. We guarantee that you won't want to treat your zits, spots and pimples any other way but if you are looking for more skincare for acne, why not take a look at The Best Acne Scar Treatments for Blemish-Free Skin.

Written by Carly Cochrane

As the Senior Content Editor for Cosmetify, Carly is the go-to for all the latest (and greatest) beauty tips, tricks and trends. With over six years of experience in the industry, she knows all the ins-and-outs when it comes to health, beauty and wellbeing.