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Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES for oily skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums 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 treatment for blemishes due to the presence of hydrocolloid which absorbs excess fluid and protects the affected area, providing general skincare benefits that are supportive for your oily skin. The hydrocolloid offers some absorption of excess sebum, but lacks other ingredients for comprehensive oil control.
  • 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.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 2.8k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, these hydrocolloid patches are highly regarded for their ultra-thin and nearly invisible appearance, making them suitable for daytime use and effective at flattening whiteheads and absorbing impurities. They adhere well and treat surface blemishes without drying the skin. Some users find them difficult to handle due to their thinness and note they do not fully conceal redness.

Highlights

  • Great value Mostly Mentioned
    • “60 patches for $8”
    • “unbeatable price point”
    • “best bang for your buck”
    • “affordable compared to others”
  • Invisible/Ultra-thin Mostly Mentioned
    • “practically invisible on skin”
    • “thinnest patch I've tried”
    • “undetectable on Zoom”
    • “seamless under makeup”
  • Effective extraction Often Mentioned
    • “sucked out all the gunk”
    • “flattened pimple overnight”
    • “whitehead gone by morning”
    • “reduced inflammation significantly”
  • Excellent adhesion Often Mentioned
    • “stays on all night”
    • “survived a shower”
    • “edges don't lift”
    • “sticks better than Hero”
  • Gentle/Non-drying Sometimes Noted
    • “no sticky residue”
    • “didn't irritate sensitive skin”
    • “pain-free removal”
    • “gentle on skin barrier”
  • Doesn't hide redness Sometimes Noted
    • “completely clear so red shows”
    • “doesn't conceal the zit”
    • “not for hiding blemishes”
    • “wish it was more opaque”
  • Hard to handle Sometimes Noted
    • “folds over on itself”
    • “tricky to peel off backing”
    • “ruined a few trying to apply”
    • “hard to grab without tweezers”
  • Ineffective on cystic acne Rarely Noted
    • “didn't work on deep zits”
    • “useless for blind pimples”
    • “only works on whiteheads”
    • “did nothing for cysts”
  • Leaves dark marks Rarely Noted
    • “left a dark spot”
    • “hyperpigmentation lingered”
    • “scarred slightly after use”
    • “red mark remained”

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Questions and answers

How well does Good Molecules Pimple Patches work for oily skin?

Good Molecules Pimple Patches are an average fit for your oily skin because they absorb excess fluid and protect blemishes, though they lack comprehensive oil control. To work best for oily skin, treatments of this type need effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control shine and manage enlarged pores.

Which ingredients make this patch a good fit for oily skin?

Hydrocolloid makes these patches a good fit for your oily skin by absorbing excess fluid and protecting the area. Because this is an average fit, a treatment for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA to control shine and address enlarged pores.

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

Where does this patch go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, and also in the weekly routine in the same step. These patches work well for your oily skin by absorbing excess fluid and protecting blemishes, but oily skin also needs products with ingredients for comprehensive oil control.

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

You can use this patch in your routine with retinol by placing it on clean, dry skin before applying your moisturizer at night. It is very unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin. Products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that also help control excess oil comprehensively.

How often should I use this patch?

You can use this patch in your evening routine as needed when blemishes appear. It absorbs excess fluid and protects the affected area safely without irritation, though oily skin also needs ingredients for comprehensive oil control.

Can this patch clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

These patches are unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as they are free from harsh ingredients and do not irritate. They absorb extra fluid and protect the blemish, but a product of this type needs more oil-controlling ingredients for complete care on oily skin.

What the research says

  • 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

Why other serums fit oily skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

Ingredients

Hydrocolloid

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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