Amazon shoppers go wild for hero skincare product that promises to clear your blemishes - and it's only £11
When it's time to restock our bathroom shelf, there are no aisles we'd rather browse than those at Boots, Sephora and Space NK (and get tempted by the hundreds of aesthetically-pleasing brands and products they stock).
There is, however, another beauty destination that shouldn't be overlooked, especially when it comes to buying unsexy but effective skincare products, and that's Amazon.
The retail giant has just expanded its beauty offering with the launch of a dedicated Dermocosmetics Storefront, giving UK customers access to dermatologist-recommended products such as cleansers, sunscreens and serums from some of our favourite brands, including La Roche-Posay, Medik8 and Naturium.
The new storefront allows you to filter products by category, concern (acne, eczema, anti ageing, dry skin, or redness), skin type or ingredient – and even features educational content, like an A-Z ingredient guide, so you can find tailored solutions.
While the sheer number of skincare brands and products available can be a little overwhelming, the list of bestsellers is actually really good. Case in point for the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original, which has earned its spot as the number one selling beauty product on Amazon for the fifth consecutive quarter.
The £11 (for a pack of 36) nighttime pimple patches are made from medical-grade hydrocolloid and promise to absorb gunk in six to eight hours. So do they really work? We asked dermatologist Dr. Sonia Khorana.
How do hydrocolloid pimple patches work?
'Hydrocolloids patches absorb exudate (from a spot, for example) to form a hydrated gel over the wound, creating a moist environment that promotes healing and protects the skin at the same time,' Dr. Khorana explains.
'They foster a moist environment meant to allow for faster and improved healing time. Most importantly, they block you from being able to pick a spot.'
What type of blemishes do they work for?
According to Dr. Khorana, hydrocolloid pimple patches can be used on various types of blemishes, but they are best suited to inflamed papules and pustules.
'If you have a deep cyst that's sitting under the surface of your skin or a closed comedone, putting a hydrocolloid patch over it won't likely do much, but it will stop you from picking it,' she says. 'If you're dealing with a red, angry or oozing spot, or one that you've somewhat picked, a hydrocolloid patch is great for this.
What's the best way to use a pimple patch?
'Always apply them to clean, dry skin so they adhere properly to the spot,' says Dr. Khorana. 'I find that the less residue you have on your skin, the better they adhere and stay put.'
If you're applying skincare, she recommends waiting about half an hour after you've applied your products before you stick on a pimple patch to make sure it stays in place.
She also doesn't recommend applying make-up before sticking on a pimple patch. Instead, apply your pimple patch first, and then apply make-up on top if you want.
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