Uncertainty

Not sure how to feel about this one. It gets the job done but the overnight claim isn’t promising. It’s something to use on your day off versus trying to apply makeup. It is still better than nothing. It does stop you from picking!

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Did not work on dark skin

It didn’t work for me,
I use it as soon as I saw a little pimple coming out didn’t see any improvement and when I took off. the next care pimple patch. It left a dark spot on my face and two weeks later I still have that spot at the same place. I put the pimple patch.

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Good but not great

You can tell that it does absorb gunk and turn white but it also still leaves a big white head behind. I do find my pimples go away faster but I'd still have to use it for at least a couple days for it to stop producing white gunk.

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Does half the job

I love a good pimple patch to help deter me as a face picker. I thought because these are Nexcarw, they would be super effective. These patches adhere well. They also pull any active under the skin pimples to the surface but that's where it stops. My pimples were not healed, nor was swelling reduced. I need patches that heal the skin also. These made me want to pick.my skin more

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Just ok

I tried using this for my acne, sometimes it dried it but sometimes it doesn’t. My daughter loves using it though and it’s effective on her. Maybe it also depends on the skin type

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Incredibly Thin

Nexcare™ Thin & Transparent Acne Patches have some great features. They’re incredibly thin, and easy to apply with the grab tab. I liked how they turn white to show the patches are absorbing oil. They also stay on comfortably for hours, protecting the blemish.

However, the effectiveness was just okay for me. While it did absorb fluid, it didn’t significantly reduce the size or inflammation of my pimples. It’s great for preventing picking, but if you’re after faster results, you might want something stronger.

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Great size options

I got this free to try and I really love that the patches come in two different sizes with an easy application tab. I did have some redness left on my face for a few days after using two patches in the same spot, but it did return to normal

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Didn't work the best

I always like to try pimple patches to find which ones will work best for the type of pimples I get. Since getting bangs I always get them on my forehead, so this was a good time to try these Nexcare Brand Thin and Transparent Acne Patches. I like the little red applicators, because they definitely help apply the patches without touching the sticky side, however, I also find that they add unnecessary plastic to the environment. Yes, it's nicer to apply them this way, but I never found it too much of a nuisance to warrant the additional plastic.

I find that these patches stick OK, but as explained in the directions, the skin has to be absolutely clean and dry. If these is even a little bit of oiliness, the edges won't stick. Even so, somehow they do stay on, but I was making sure to apply them right after cleansing just in case.

I tried these patches on multiple different pimples in various spots on my face. The more stubborn ones on my forehead were completely unaffected, and the patches didn't pull out anything. They were most successful on my cheeks, where they pulled out and almost completely healed a few smaller pimples. Fro the few smaller pimples on my nose some puss was pulled out (the patches get white spots if this happens), but the pimples themselves didn't look much different. Overall, I'm not very satisfied by their performance.

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Mediocre at best

My Nexcare Thin & Transparent Acne Patches sample came with 2 different sizes in the box - they seemed like practical size options - and quite a few were supplied. The ready-to-go tab on each patch was heavenly, as there was no struggle to get the patch off the protective films and apply it to your blemish. The patch is nearly invisible and feels so natural you don’t even realize it’s there any longer.

However, I found it a pain the butt to try and pick them off my face afterwards since I do not have nails. I also didn’t find that the product provided me with any positive results to report back on. It kept it covered and protected from dirt, however, it didn’t allow any breathability either. I will continue to test it out, and see if my results change, by at this time, I cannot recommend this product.

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Easy to use

I really liked how easy it was to apply the product! First, you gently wash your face and dry your skin. Then you slightly bend the liner to reach the red tab that is going the prevent having to touch the adhesive part with your finger. You finally apply it and press down on the patch while gently pulling the red tab to remove it.

The Nexcare Thin & Transparent Acne Patches help absorb oil and pus and also prevent picking. They are, however, drug free, which is the reason why I'm probably not going to buy them again, I would prefer something that quickly helps reducing the appearance of my acne. They are comfortable to wear and can be kept on for 8 hours. I really enjoyed that a package came with 2 different sizes!

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