![]() Of course, pimple patches are just one way to treat and prevent breakouts. In short, acne patches protect pimples from dirt and debris while drawing out excess oil. The secret to their long-lasting success? They work remarkably well. They originated as a wound healing treatment in 1980s Korea before becoming the Instagram-friendly beauty accessory they are today. These little solution-oriented stickers go by many names: Hydrocolloid patches, acne patches, and zit stickers, to name a few. But of all the acne solutions out there, none have had as meteoric of a rise as pimple patches. Acne treatment runs the gamut from over-the-counter face serums to laser treatments (AviClear is the latest in the category - it zaps your sebaceous glands to decrease the intensity and frequency of future breakouts). ![]() Why not wear your pimple patches with pride? I would wear these even if I didn't have a pimple, TBH.If you deal with breakouts, you know how frustrating it can be to get rid of those pesky bumps. While other pimple patches on the market are designed to camouflage themselves against your skin, these are meant to do the opposite. Next up are the Flower Power Acne Patches, which use hydrocolloid to help bring the blemish to the surface and pop on its own (gross, but pretty neat) while protecting it from outside irritants and habitual picking, all while being disguised as a very cute flower, rhinestone-encrusted sticker. The leaves perfectly envelop my entire delicate under-eye area, with the cherries themselves lending their hydrating, and cooling power to my cheeks, which, let's face it, don't get as much love as they should. But these squishy, cherry-shaped delights cover some serious ground. I've recently gotten really into the whole eye mask thing, throwing them in the fridge before using, to tack on some extra depuffing power, especially during the sweltering summer months. The star product is the Cheeky Cherry Eye And Cheek Mask ($20). The lineup currently consists of three products meant to be, well, squished into your skin. ![]() ![]() Founded on the principles of diversity and celebrating who you are, Squish isn't necessarily trying to hide or cover up our supposed "flaws," and demonstrates that with its killer, Photoshop-free campaign-starring 18 fresh, aspiring talents-that serves as a celebration of all skin tones, body types, and textures, including cellulite, acne, scarring, and all. Launched by model, author, and body-positive activist Charli Howard, Squish aims to pamper whilst dealing with common skin gripes. ![]() So, when I discovered new beauty brand Squish, whose skin-care products are cute enough to lounge around in or wear on a walk down the street to the coffee shop, I couldn't help but be intrigued. But self-care shouldn't have to be relegated only to our homes, we should be able to take care of ourselves anywhere. Check in every week to see what things we can't wait to share with you.įor me, time spent soaking in the tub or masking to my heart's desire is crucial to my existence as a somewhat sane person in this crazy, fucked-up world. And because we consider our readers to be like friends, we gather together all our best finds in our Don't Sleep On This series. Friends don't let friends miss out on all the cool, under-the-radar things they know about, like which little-known beauty brand is low-key making the best highlighter around. ![]()
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