COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (3 pack)
A cheap, reliable hydrocolloid patch for surface whiteheads that will not help deep cystic acne.
The short version
- People with occasional whiteheads who want a cheap overnight fix
- Anyone who tends to pick at spots and wants a cover over them
- Your breakouts are mostly deep, cystic or hormonal
- You want a medicated patch with an active acne ingredient
- You need a patch that is truly invisible during the day
What owners like
- Works well overnight on whiteheads and pimples that have come to a head
- Stays stuck through the night
- Thin and fairly discreet, and fine on sensitive skin for many users
- Low cost for the number of patches
Common complaints
- Does little for cystic, blind or hormonal pimples with no opening
- A slight sheen shows in some light, so daytime wear is not invisible
- One skeptical reviewer found removal irritating and called the claims overstated
- Patches run out fast during a bad breakout
Based on A retailer product listing with the full ingredient list, three independent beauty blog reviews (one of them negative) and the maker pages of two competing patches..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
Thin, clear hydrocolloid stickers in three sizes that go over a pimple, absorb fluid and cover it, sold here as three packs of 24 patches.
- Three sizes on each sheet to match the size of the spot
- Clear, thin patch that some people wear under light makeup
- Turns white as it absorbs fluid, so it is easy to see when it has worked
- Covers the spot so it is harder to pick at
A low cost, widely liked pick for surface whiteheads and pimples that have already opened, and for anyone who needs a barrier to stop picking. It has no acne medicine in it and does little for deep, cystic or hormonal bumps, and the patch has a slight sheen in daylight.
How it compares
Specs
- Count
- 24 patches per pack, 3 packs
- Sizes per pack
- 10 at 7 mm, 5 at 10 mm, 9 at 12 mm
- Material
- Hydrocolloid (cellulose gum) on a polyurethane film
- Other ingredients
- Styrene isoprene styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, petroleum resin, liquid paraffin, tetrakis methane
- Active acne ingredients
- None; no salicylic acid or tea tree oil
- Fragrance
- Fragrance free
- Directions
- Apply to clean, dry skin; wear overnight or during the day; one patch per spot per day
Worth knowing
- Apply only to clean, dry skin and use one patch per spot per day, per retailer directions.
Questions
What sizes come in the COSRX Pimple Master Patch?
Each 24 patch sheet has 10 patches at 7 mm, 5 at 10 mm and 9 at 12 mm.
Does the COSRX pimple patch have salicylic acid?
No. It is plain hydrocolloid with no acne fighting active ingredient.
How long should it stay on?
Retailer directions say apply before bed and remove in the morning. Reviewers report 6 to 8 hours works best.
Does it work on cystic acne?
Reviewers agree it works best on surface whiteheads and opened spots, and does little for deep cystic bumps.
Can makeup go over it?
The patch is thin enough for light makeup on top, though it has a slight sheen in some light.
Sources
- LOOKFANTASTIC: COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (24 patches)
- Mirai Skin: COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch review, overnight test
- Beautiful With Brains: Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch review
- Olive Unicorn Beauty: COSRX Pimple Master Acne Patch review
- Hero Cosmetics: Mighty Patch Original
- Starface: Hydro-Stars
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.