In recent years, pimple patches have become a popular way to get rid of acne quickly. These little stickers zap away zits thanks to their ability to absorb pus and gunk, speeding up the healing process.

It's almost too good to be true.
@shannon.bruno share with your friends n fam! ❤️ #acne #acnetips #acnetreatment #hydrocolloid #diy #diyskincare #beautyhacks #beautytips #skincare #fyp
♬ original sound - Shannon Bruno
@may_us My skin has never looked so good #hydrocolloid
♬ original sound - May Sanders
“Oh my god, it’s all just filled,” she said the morning after applying her first set of bandages. The clip had earned 11.5 million views at the time of publication.
@may_us TW: taking off gross bandages. Part 2 #hydrocolloidbandages
♬ original sound - May Sanders
"It pulls out ALL the bacteria from your stubborn active spot like mine or brings your cystic acne to a head. Why do people not talk about or use these more????" Kushner wrote.
@xv.kayla i think it really helped #hydrocolloid #acne #VivaCleanHacks
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@tonyyounmd #duet with @svetlana_angela do Hydrocollood patches work? #acne #pimples #hydrocolloid #hydrocolloidbandages #learnontiktok
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@rotel_ella Here’s part 2! I feel like if I left it longer it would have come off easier. I’ll be doing another with the mighty patches! Y’all are so kind! #fyp
♬ original sound - Ellaaaaa:)
Some pimple patches contain additional ingredients like tea tree oil and salicylic acid, which add even more zit-destroying capabilities.