PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches for sensitive skin
Hydrocolloid Dressing
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Sodium Chloride
Xanthan GumAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 excellent spot treatment for blemishes, with glycerin and propanediol providing supportive hydration for your redness and irritation. The hydrocolloid dressing effectively absorbs exudate and protects the affected area, making it moderately suitable for your normal skin.
- While the humectant action of glycerin is beneficial, the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients like dimethicone to fully address potential dryness.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 22.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with acne-prone and sensitive skin widely praise these hydrocolloid patches for effectively flattening whiteheads and absorbing fluids overnight while preventing skin picking. Results are mixed for deep cystic acne, and some users find the patches slightly thicker than competitors, making them better suited for nighttime use.
Highlights
Absorbs fluid effectively Mostly Mentioned
- “Sucked up all the gunk in that pimple near my nose”
- “By morning the white head is pulled out”
- “Patches would fill with gunk so fast”
- “Flattened the pimple literally overnight”
Prevents skin picking Often Mentioned
- “Helpful to prevent her from picking”
- “Keeps me from touching my face”
- “Stops me from making it worse by popping”
- “Great barrier against my wandering hands”
Good value for money Sometimes Noted
- “More quantity for the price than other brands”
- “Cheaper than Mighty Patch and works just as well”
- “Best inexpensive pimple patches I have tried”
- “Good amount for the price”
Strong overnight adhesion Sometimes Noted
- “Stays on well throughout the night”
- “Adhere really well even on top of moisturizer”
- “Don't budge while I sleep”
- “Stuck on until the morning”
Ineffective on cystic acne Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't do anything for my cystic acne”
- “Not suitable for inflamed pimples under the skin”
- “Only works on the right kind of pimple, not deep zits”
- “Useless for blind pimples”
Adhesion residue Rarely Noted
- “Adhesive is a bit hard to wash off”
- “Left a sticky residue in the morning”
- “Leaves a tiny red mark from sticking so hard”
- “Hard to remove without pulling skin”
Difficult packaging Rarely Noted
- “Packaging is impossible to open”
- “Patches get stuck on the plastic as you tear it”
- “Hard to peel off the backing sheet”
- “Aggravating to get out of the packet”
Too thick/visible Rarely Noted
- “Slightly thicker than other alternatives”
- “Visible on skin, definitely for PM use”
- “Not as invisible as other brands”
- “Can see the edges clearly”
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Questions and answers
How well does PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches work for sensitive skin?
PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches work reasonably well for sensitive skin, as they protect blemishes while soothing redness and irritation without causing harsh reactions. However, because the formula lacks enough soft, smoothing ingredients to fully prevent dryness, a treatment of this type needs richer moisturizing components and soothing extras like niacinamide or plant extracts to keep sensitive skin completely comfortable.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this patch a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin and propanediol make this patch a fit by providing supportive hydration for your redness and irritation while remaining safe for sensitive skin. However, this skin type needs extra soothing and softening ingredients like niacinamide, snail secretion filtrate, and richer softeners to fully prevent dryness.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Hydrocolloid Dressing do for sensitive skin?
Hydrocolloid Dressing may cause irritation on sensitive skin due to its adhesive properties, as studies show it can lead to higher skin redness and barrier disruption compared to softer alternatives. When using this type of product on easily irritated skin, it needs a gentle removal method and a strong focus on skin protection.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this patch go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This spot patch goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It is safe for sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs more softening ingredients like dimethicone to fully prevent dryness.
Can I use this patch with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this patch with salicylic acid by applying your salicylic acid treatment first, letting it dry completely, and then placing the patch over the blemish. This product is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin, but since it lacks sufficient moisturizing ingredients like dimethicone, this type of skin needs extra smoothing and softening hydrators to prevent dryness.
How often should I use this patch?
You can use this treatment patch as needed in the evening for blemishes, as the product is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin. A product of this type for your skin needs soothing hydration and rich softening ingredients to keep the area smooth and prevent dryness.
Can this patch clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
These patches are unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin since they contain no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, this spot treatment needs more softening ingredients to fully prevent potential dryness.
Is this patch fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A mixture of propanediol, xylitol, and caprylic acid demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial activity against C. acnes and S. aureus, reduced 5-alpha reductase expression, and decreased skin oiliness, porphyrin, and inflammatory lesions in participants over 28 days.
Molecules, 2021A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Daily 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, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Calcium hydroxylapatite diluted with normal saline combined with microfocused ultrasound with visualization improved age-related changes in the lower face, neck, and décolleté and stimulated collagen and elastin fibers in 20 subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2020Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Topical application of magnetized saline water serum improved skin hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, sebum content, melanin index, and erythema index, and activated autophagy by increasing Beclin-1 and decreasing mTOR in females wanting to enhance facial and neck skin appearance.
Cureus, 2023Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.
Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015
Ingredients
Hydrocolloid Dressing, Carbomer Homopolymer Type C, Carbomer Interpolymer Type A, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyoxyl 40 Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
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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