Boots' Affordable Pimple Patches Earn Rave Reviews for Spot Clearing
Breakouts can significantly impact confidence and self-esteem, but an affordable solution is now available at Boots that shoppers are calling the "hands down best pimple patches on the market." The Breakout Hack Patch It Up Everyday Multi Size Pimple Patches are currently priced at £12.99 for a pack of 72, working out to just 18p per individual patch.
Multi-Size Patches Designed for All Breakout Stages
The patches come in multiple sizes to address breakouts of various shapes and stages. According to product information, they are formulated to be non-drying, oil-free, and non-comedogenic, making them suitable for all skin types. The clear finish ensures discretion while the patches work to absorb pus and support clearer skin overnight or during daytime use.
Key benefits listed by the brand include:
- Speeding up recovery of active pimples
- Reducing visible redness and inflammation
- Correcting post-breakout pigmentation
- Shielding skin from bacteria and external irritants
Simple Application Process for Optimal Results
Using the patches is straightforward: shoppers should first wash their face and ensure the skin is completely dry before applying a sticker tacky side down directly on the blemish. For optimal results, the patches should remain in place for approximately six hours.
Additional Breakout Hack Products Available
For those who prefer alternatives to patches, Boots also carries other products from The Breakout Hack line. The Spot Cleanser (125ml) sells for £12.99 and is described as a gentle, hydrating formula that helps control and prevent breakouts without stripping the skin. Free from benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, it's marketed as ideal for sensitive, breakout-prone skin.
The Spot Cream (30ml) is currently reduced to £10 from £15.99 at Boots. Formulated with patented technology that targets biofilm in the skin's barrier, this product helps control existing breakouts while preventing new pimples from forming. It should be applied to active pimples after cleansing.
Shopper Reviews Highlight Effectiveness
Customer feedback for the pimple patches has been overwhelmingly positive. One enthusiastic reviewer stated: "Literally the only pimple patches that have ever worked for me! And they stay on so well every time." Another declared: "Hands down the best pimple patches on the market. Not just a hydrocolloid patch. They actually work to clear up spots, and I don't find them all over my bed in the morning."
Several shoppers described experiencing "overnight miracles" with the product, while one noted: "I'm obsessed with putting these patches on!" Even a teenager's endorsement was highlighted as particularly meaningful, with one comment reading: "If teenagers are prepared to say something is 'the best', then that is the highest of recommendations!"
Alternative Options Available Elsewhere
For those seeking different products, Superdrug offers the Zitsticka Undercover Blemish Patches (36 pack) for £15.99. These ultra-thin, sheer hydrocolloid patches can be worn alone or under makeup and claim to treat zits while fast-tracking skin renewal.
At a higher price point, LookFantastic carries the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrate Serum for Blemish Prone Skin (30ml) for £40. This concentrated serum uses chemical exfoliants to diminish the appearance of blemishes and imperfections.
Minor Criticisms Amid Overall Praise
While most reviews were positive, some customers offered more measured feedback. One shopper noted that while the patches decreased the size and redness of active acne, they found the spot treatment cream more effective overall. However, they still used the patches during active breakouts.
The Breakout Hack products remain available at Boots, with the pimple patches particularly standing out for their combination of affordability and reported effectiveness according to numerous customer testimonials.
