Hanhoo T-Zone Pore Patch for oily skin
Non-Medicated Hydrocolloid
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Salt
Synthetic Rubber
Hydrocarbon Resin
Caution
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate pore decongestion for your oily skin due to sodium carboxymethylcellulose drawing out impurities, though N-Dimethylformamide, Methylethylketone, and Toluene may irritate and worsen oiliness.
- While Toluene and Methylethylketone offer some seboregulation and desquamation regulation for oily skin, their presence alongside other solvents raises concerns for potential irritation.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers with oily and acne-prone skin frequently report that these patches effectively absorb excess oil and impurities, clearing pores and reducing blemishes without irritation. While most users experience smoother, less oily skin, some note inconsistent results regarding pore size reduction and that the patches may not work for every skin type.
Highlights
Effective oil absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Visibly see the oil they soaked up”
- “skin had less shine”
- “significantly decreased oiliness”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Much cheaper than name brand”
- “great value”
- “price point makes them perfect”
Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
- “Not painful to remove”
- “no irritation”
- “without the dryness of other brands”
Easy to use Sometimes Noted
- “Super easy to apply”
- “stayed in place”
- “sturdy and stayed on all night”
Inconsistent results Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't see a change in my pores”
- “limited results in reducing pore size”
Small patch size Sometimes Noted
- “Wish it was a little bit bigger”
- “have to use 2 since these are tiny”
Plastic smell Rarely Noted
- “Distinct plastic smell”
- “off-putting”
Specific wear time Rarely Noted
- “Odd amount of time to keep them applied”
- “not meant to keep on longer”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with the Hanhoo T-Zone Pore Patch for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because certain ingredients in the patch may irritate your skin and worsen oiliness. A treatment for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc, and soothing extracts that control excess oil and clear pores safely without irritation.
Which ingredients make this patch a poor fit for oily skin?
N-Dimethylformamide, Methylethylketone, and Toluene may irritate and worsen oiliness on your oily skin. Treatment products for oily skin need effective ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA that control oil production and enhance radiance without any risk of irritation, supported by ceramides and panthenol for hydration.
What does Hydrocolloid do for oily skin?
Hydrocolloid helps absorb excess oil and calms redness in oily skin. It creates a protective environment that manages breakouts and supports the skin as it heals.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
What does Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose do for oily skin?
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose helps deliver ingredients evenly and supports skin recovery by reducing inflammation. For oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients that keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025Phytomedicine, 2025
Where does this patch go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This patch goes in the evening routine after cleansing toner, or in your weekly routine after a cleansing mask. Because it contains solvents that may irritate oily skin, a product of this type needs gentle pore-clearing ingredients that draw out impurities without harsh chemicals.
Can I use it with salicylic acid, and in what order?
Exercise caution when using this product alongside salicylic acid on oily skin, as the combination of multiple active ingredients and solvents may irritate and worsen oiliness. To minimize discomfort, a treatment of this type for oily skin needs gentle purifying ingredients that clear pores without harsh chemicals.
How often should I use it?
This product is a poor match for your oily skin because certain solvents in it may irritate and worsen oiliness. A product of this type needs gentle ingredients that clear pores and balance oil without harsh solvents.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This patch is unlikely to clog pores since it is designed to draw out impurities, but some of its solvent ingredients may irritate your skin and make oiliness worse. An oily skin type needs a treatment that decongests pores with gentle, non-irritating ingredients without harsh solvents.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Concurrent application of SLS and toluene induced stronger skin reactions than single irritants in 20 volunteers, while a protective cream showed significant protective effects against SLS/SLS and SLS/toluene treatment combinations.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002Using a tandem repeated irritation test in healthy volunteers, a potentiation of skin irritation was demonstrated for combinations of irritants including sodium lauryl sulfate with toluene, mechanical stress, or hot airflow, and a protective cream proved effective against SLS and toluene.
Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007Aged skin exhibited delayed and less pronounced barrier alterations and distinct cytokine profile changes including decreased IL-1RA levels following tandem repeated irritation with sodium lauryl sulfate and toluene compared to young skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012Daily 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, 2024Hydration 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, 1996Adjunctive 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, 2023Biocellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose wound dressings significantly reduced healing times and wound areas compared to normal saline dressings in epidermolysis bullosa skin wounds.
Journal of Wound Care, 2019Cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel provided excellent correction of facial defects, high tolerance, and absence of side effects or migration issues in 84 healthy volunteers.
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2010Polymeric bioadhesive microparticles composed of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and Soluplus and loaded with 18beta-glycyrrhetinic acid form an in situ hydrogel upon contact with wound exudate, enabling controlled drug release that stimulates keratinocyte growth.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021
Ingredients
Synthetic Rubber, Plasticizer, Hydrocarbon Resin, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Salt, Polyurethane, N-Dimethylformamide, Methylethylketone, Toluene
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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