Here’s the tea: Waking up to a new pimple is never fun, but treating it doesn’t have to be a drag. Yes, there are many face serums on the market that target acne, but pimple patches reign supreme for a low-stress solution to clearing up your face. Seriously, you stick it on and let it work its magic—that’s essentially it! In fact, making acne fun (and therefore normalizing a very normal part of the human experience, ahem), is kinda Starface’s whole thing, and their latest collab with Hello Kitty and Friends serves up some real nostalgic cuteness. Just take a look for yourself!
Choose your fighter
Devoted shoppers might recall the Hello Kitty zit stickers selling out within 72 hours back in 2020, but this most recent launch is the first time a restock comes alongside our favorite feline’s friends Badtz-maru and Keroppi. Each compact costs $17 and comes with 32 patches. Just saying, I fully intend on getting one of each because how could I not?! I’ve been a Keroppi stan for years! The best part is these compacts with hydrocolloid patches are refillable for $13.
Obviously, it should go without saying that no one needs to cover their pimples, but if you want to speed up the healing process and get a little help feeling more comfortable by sporting your spots proudly, let Hello Kitty help ya out. Stepping out with my zits covered with a limited-edition Hello Kitty patch? A total slay, if I must say. Like if I’m wearing this to my local coffee shop or Trader Joe’s run, who is going to check me? No. One. It’s giving unbothered “It” girl who has acne (like the majority of the population), and what about it!?
If you’ve never tried out hydrocolloid pimple patches and are reading this like “But do they even work?” let us walk you through the ~science~ of it all. Hydrocolloid patches are made from a moisture-absorbing material that’s been used for decades to help heal wounds. When you plop on one of these bbs, it absorbs the fluid (like pus and other oils) and reduces the appearance of inflammation from pimples. That’s how pimples get that “flat” look when you take ‘em off. To use, all you need to do is apply on clean, dry skin and wear for six-plus hours. You can even wear these overnight if you prefer, but IMO these are meant to be shown off. Don’t you agree?
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.
