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Hanhoo Blemish Patch for acne-prone skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 3.3k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users widely praise these hydrocolloid patches for their exceptional affordability and ability to visibly flatten whiteheads overnight by absorbing fluid. While highly effective for surface-level acne, they are less successful on deep cystic spots and have caused skin irritation for a small subset of users.

Highlights

  • Effective absorption Mostly Mentioned
    • “Sucks out all the gunk”
    • “Pimple was flat next morning”
    • “Turned white with extracted fluid”
  • Unbeatable price Mostly Mentioned
    • “Great value for money”
    • “So cheap compared to Mighty Patch”
    • “Best budget option”
  • Thin & discreet Often Mentioned
    • “Almost invisible”
    • “Thinner than CosRX”
    • “Can wear under makeup”
  • Good adhesion Sometimes Noted
    • “Stays on all night”
    • “Sticks better than other brands”
    • “Doesn't peel off on pillow”
  • Ineffective on cysts Sometimes Noted
    • “Did nothing for cystic acne”
    • “Only works if pimple has a head”
    • “Useless on deep spots”
  • Adhesion issues Rarely Noted
    • “Slid off my oily nose”
    • “Doesn't stick if you sweat”
    • “Edges peel up”
  • Hard to peel Rarely Noted
    • “Hard to get off the sheet”
    • “Patch folds on itself”
    • “Ruined a few trying to peel”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Left a red circle”
    • “Caused a chemical burn”
    • “Itchy welts where patch was”

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Questions and answers

What makes Hanhoo Blemish Patch a great fit for acne-prone skin?

Hanhoo Blemish Patch is a great fit because tea tree oil and hydrocolloid target redness and absorb fluid to help clear breakouts. Soothing aloe vera and hydrating ingredients keep your skin feeling calm and comfortable without any harsh irritation.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Which ingredients make this patch a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf and hydrocolloid make this patch a great fit because they target inflammation and absorb fluid, while soothing aloe vera helps prevent irritation. Ingredients like bamboo extract and hyaluronic acid also support hydration and overall skin health.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

What does Hydrocolloid do for acne-prone skin?

Hydrocolloid helps calm breakouts, reduce redness, and absorb excess oil on acne-prone skin. It creates a protective barrier over spots to keep them clean while they heal.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Aloe Vera Leaf Extract helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness, swelling, and breakouts while keeping the skin smooth and balanced. Clinical studies show that it lowers lesion counts and improves overall skin clarity, making it particularly useful when combined with other acne treatments.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine. It is a great fit for acne-prone skin because hydrocolloid and tea tree oil target inflammation and absorb fluid from breakouts, while soothing ingredients keep irritation unlikely.

Can I use this patch with salicylic acid, and in what order?

You can use this patch in the same routine as salicylic acid by applying the acid first, letting it dry completely, and then placing the patch directly over the blemish. This approach is unlikely to cause irritation because the patch contains soothing ingredients like aloe and is designed without harsh additives.

How often should I use it?

Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. It is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because it targets inflammation, soothes redness, and absorbs excess fluid safely.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Dermatology, 2014

Can Hanhoo Blemish Patch clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

Hanhoo Blemish Patch is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it contains no harsh ingredients and features soothing aloe leaf extract. The hydrocolloid and tea tree oil actively target blemishes and calm redness safely.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

What the research says

  • Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.

    Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
  • Lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 65.3% compared to 38.2% with tea tree oil in 34 patients over 8 weeks, demonstrating superior efficacy, faster onset, and safety.

    Dermatology, 2014
  • Tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene gel demonstrated significantly greater reductions in total, inflammatory, and non-inflammatory acne lesions as well as acne severity index compared to adapalene marketed gel in 100 patients with acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Daily application of hydrocolloid dressing completely prevented nasogastric tube-related pressure injuries, whereas skin care interventions showed no significant preventive effect compared to the control group in intensive care unit patients.

    Journal of Tissue Viability, 2024
  • Hydration of scars for 2 months resulted in significantly reduced itching, somewhat reduced pain, and increased pliability by 10% for both hydrocolloid dressing and moisturizer treatments in patients with keloids or hypertrophic scars, with no change in physical parameters.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 1996
  • Adjunctive hydrocolloid dressing with 0.1% mometasone furoate cream significantly increased treatment efficacy and cost-effectiveness compared to topical steroid alone in patients with moderate to severe lichen simplex chronicus.

    Skin Health and Disease, 2023
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2006
  • Ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions of Bambusa vulgaris leaves accelerate cutaneous wound healing and inhibit carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats.

    Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2016
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical tea tree oil treatment confirmed efficacy on Demodex mite blepharitis across fourteen papers evaluating chronic blepharitis compared to no treatment or alternative management.

    BioMed Research International, 2022
  • Weekly treatment with tea tree oil-saturated human amniotic membrane showed superior efficacy in healing pityriasis versicolor lesions and fungicidal activity compared to daily application of 1% tioconazole cream in 120 patients.

    Cell and Tissue Banking, 2020
  • Tea tree oil gel and face wash significantly reduced total facial acne lesions from 23.7 to 10.7 and improved investigator global assessment scores in 14 participants with mild to moderate facial acne over 12 weeks.

    The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2017

Ingredients

Hydrocolloid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf

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