I did a short review about this last year and I thought I would write a little more in-depth review. I have been purchasing boxes and boxes of this and well, this is my holy grail item that I cannot live without. I have been investing money on them. It's SOOOOOOO EFFECTIVE on getting rid of pimples/zits.
3M Nexcare Acne Patch Clear Acne Spot-On Fast!
Sterile Pack(per box) contains: 8mm x 24patches & 12mm x 12patches
P.S.: I bought the Value Pack($12.90 per package) with free "non-exposure tapes" included in the package. Not every place sells the same package so do take note about that. :)
Description:
- Water-based material that acts like a sponge to absorb the oily secretion, fluid or pus.
- Act as a barrier over the acne to reduce hand contact and infection
Content:
Hydrocolloid dressing
How to use:
1. Cleanse your face well especially the problem areas with acne. Gently pat the skin dry with clean towel.
2. Remove 3M Nexcare Acne Patch from the box and peel open the plastic pouch. Select a suitable sized patch which is able to cover the acne and place it centred on the acne opening. Ensure the skin is dry when the acne patch is used. Gently press the edge of the patch with clean and dry fingers for better adhesion.
3. Once the color changes from skin color to white, it means that the oily secretion has been absorbed. The acne patch should be replaced with a new one.
4. Keep unused patches in the plastic pouch and store in a cool, dry place.
5. If you need to wear makeup, use the acne patch first before applying makeup. 3M Nexcare Acne Patch is skin colored and transparent. Sterility is guaranteed unless individual plastic pounch is opened or damaged.
My view on the above 5 points:
Point 1. & 2. After cleansing, use the acne patch before applying any other skincare products. Make sure the skin is dry before using the acne patch. Otherwise, it won't stick well on your face.
Point 3. For me, I don't bother to change it. I seldom use it in the day time unless I have a really big painful pimple or the pustule(yellow-pus) is leaking out, provided if I stay at home the whole day because the patch is pretty obvious. I will just look like a crazy girl having "stickers" all over my face. I mostly used it at night after cleansing and before heading to bed. I sleep with it on my face till the next morning.
Point 4. I just do the same as stated.
Point 5. I would not recommend to use this under your makeup because it will look really awful. -.- That's another reason why I seldom/don't use it in the day time. The patch is more on a yellow-colored and opaque. Definitely not skin-colored and transparent as stated. Look at the pictures below for more details.
Basically, I only use the patches on inflamed pimples/cystic acne which have pus in it or those painful swelling ones. Once the pimple heals and there is no sign of infection(swelling or pus), I will stop using the patch. I don't use them on non-inflamed whiteheads though. It's kind of waste to use them on non-inflamed zits. -.-
The patch helps to absorb/suck out all the nasty stuff(pus) from the pimple. For pustule pimple, my advice is to use the patch until there is no more nasty stuff being absorbed on it. After it cleared up all the nasty stuff from the pimple and flatten the size of pimple, I assure you that the pimple will not form and return on the same spot/area again. Of course it will form on the same spot/area again if you didn't take good care of your skin(hygiene etc).
Likes:
- easy to apply
- reduce the size of acnes/pimples(papules) effectively and in a fast way
- inflamed pimples/pustules/cystic acne; helps to suck out all the yellow-pus and prevent the pimple from forming/returning on the same spot again
- prevent me from picking and squeezing my pimples
Dislikes:
- a little too expensive for me because I tend to finish up a box pretty fast... -_-
Rating: 5/5
Rating: 5/5
I really love this product a lot! As I've said, this is my holy grail item and it works really well for me so I don't really mind spending a little more. No matter how much I've paid for this, it's all worth it. :)
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