PATCHRX Pimple Patches for oily skin
Hydrocolloid
Oil TreeHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few serums fit it even 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 suitability for oily skin as the hydrocolloid absorbs exudate and protects blemishes, which is beneficial for acne-prone skin.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, which are supportive for oily shine concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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.
Questions and answers
What makes PATCHRX Pimple Patches a great fit for oily skin?
PATCHRX Pimple Patches are a great fit for oily skin because they use hydrocolloid to absorb fluid and protect blemishes while keeping skin calm. The formula is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this patch a good fit for oily skin?
Hydrocolloid and Oil Tree make these patches a great fit because they absorb extra fluid, protect blemishes, and soothe oily skin without causing irritation.
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 Tea Tree Oil do for oily skin?
Tea tree oil helps calm oily and breakout-prone skin by disrupting the growth of microbes that lead to blemishes. It may reduce the number of acne spots when used consistently as part of your daily routine.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2022The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
Where does this patch go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing toner and before moisturizer, or as part of your weekly evening routine. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin.
Can I use this patch with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this patch with salicylic acid by applying the salicylic acid first, letting it dry completely, and then placing the patch directly onto the blemish. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin since it lacks harsh ingredients, and the hydrocolloid absorbs excess fluid while protecting the area.
How often should I use this patch?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine and during your weekly routine as needed for blemishes. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin since the formula contains no harsh ingredients.
Can this patch clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
These patches are a great fit and are unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on oily skin. The formula has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, and the hydrocolloid simply absorbs fluid and protects blemishes safely.
What the research says
Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Daily 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, 2023Topical lycopene-enriched virgin olive oil provides effective pain relief similar to a placebo in patients with burning mouth syndrome, showing a strong placebo effect.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2014
Ingredients
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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