TIAM Surprise H Patch (54 Count, Pack of 3), Invisible hydrocolloid Acne Patches

The media could not be loaded.  I don't feel like there is a whole lot to say about these- good or bad. My only complaint is that they do not come off the sticker sheet easily (see picture/video). Sometimes, instead of the sticker peeling off the sheet, the entire backing comes with it. This happens because there appears to be perforation on the sticker sheet in a circle around the sticker. I've never seen that before with other brands, and it is super unfortunate because it makes the sticker impossible to get off of the sheet.In terms of effectiveness- These work just as well as other pimple patches I've tried, which is to say that they seem to have some flattening effect and may speed up the healing process, but it isn't a miracle cure that just zaps a pimple away overnight (nothing is! So that's not really a con).My only small complaint is that there are no tabs or anything that allow you to peel up the sticker without touching the adhesive side in some way. This also isn't a huge con, because most brand of pimple patches are like this- however, there are brands that have created a little overlay with a tab on it that allows you to peel the sticker off its sticker sheet and place it on your face without ever touching the side that goes on your skin! That feels way more hygienic to me, and allows for a seamless seal to your face because there is no side that has become dented or bunched from being peeled up.I do like that the center portion that contains the treatment is quite large compared to the sticker overall! And I think you get a ton of sticker for the cost!

I've used a few acne patches in the past and it seems like, for me, they never work unless I've already broken the skin. At that point, I use a patch and it draws out the gunk. These were no exception, and they did a great job in pulling out the gunk. I do normally have to wear them for a few nights in a row until I stop seeing anything on the patch by morning. These patches dried out my skin more than others have (which is a positive thing!), so it is hard to wear them every night. But I do love to get up in the morning and see how much they've pulled out. They are really sticky, which makes it a little difficult to pull off the plastic sheet because I always end up folding over one of the sides and losing precious surface space. The patches are all the same size. I know acne patches say that you can wear them "unnoticeable" under makeup, but I've never found this to be true. Also, I would recommend taking these off with enough time for your skin to bounce back before you have to be anywhere because they do leave a mark.

I always wondered if these pimple patches work. I think these might be better for pimples that are poppable, but not as much with cystic ones that are underneath the skin. This pouch has 3 sheets of 18 round dots. They are fairly small in size so if you have a larger area, this might not be ideal. You could try placing two side-by-side. I found it easiest to pry these gently off the sheet with my nail. The material looks a little thicker in the middle and fairly transparent. They go on easily and adhere well unless you have a lot of fluid underneath them. If you do, it could loosen around the edges from the buildup. I tried this in a few different spots. I wasn’t expecting how often I had to change these. More frequently than just daily as mentioned. For some areas, I did it three times in a day so I found these sheets can go pretty fast. Peeling them off the skin is a bit tricky. I try to do it gently so I’m not pulling any healthy healing tissue in the process. Yes, you’ll see white gross stuff that’s on it, but it’s hard to say what is really getting removed.So what’s the verdict? 🤔 I think I’ll stick to dealing my pimples the old fashion way. I found that this does remove some fluid from the area and flattened the pimple, but it did not remove all of the fluid so I would have to repeat applying the dots again and again. It also took awhile to completely subside. I honestly don’t think my pimple healed any faster. These types of patches adhere completely to the pimple. I prefer having the area open to the air or covered with a bandaid where the adhesive part doesn’t stick directly to the pimple. That way it allows a natural scab to dry up and form which protects the healthy, new skin tissue underneath it. These patches also make me wonder if I’m unnecessarily pulling off that healthy tissue and slowing down the healing process. Maybe this works better for others, but not for the type of acne I have. I will say though that these dots match my face really well. So well that they aren’t noticeable unless you look really 👀 closely!

🔎First Impressions: [Pimple patches]~ Ingredients: hydrocolloid only~ Finish: 30% matte but still grippy, 70% shiny yet minimal plastic-y feel~ Appearance: 15% opacity, raised interior circle is definitely visible while wearing, diameter line (from above the perforation splits) also visible while wearing, edges visible while wearing + ripple a bit, color match on pale skin good, somewhat thick, slightly bulbous. Invisibility 30%.✅Pros:○ Stay power and performance were pretty good. Sufficient enough. Results comparative to other patches❌Cons:● I personally hate when there's unnecessary packaging so the 3 separate packages of 1 sheet was a bit annoying HOWEVER would be good if you're splitting up into favors/gifts.● I slightly struggled with the plastic backing, when trying to split along the lines to remove/apply the patch it was weirdly cutting around the circle too. Also, as an eco conscious consumer, I do not like being burdened with unnecessary plastic waste.Packaging left a bit to be desired but pretty standard for patches. Not the most invisible I've seen either, the diameter line was the worst imo. Performance totally good as expected though. I'll likely keep this in my night arsenal of pimple patches