But patches are not equally effective for all kinds of pimples. “They’re great for pus pimples or red, angry pimples,” Zeichner says. And “they work on early-stage pimples by stopping their ...

Since the company’s founding in 2019, Starface World says it has sold over a billion individual Hydro-Stars, its version of the pimple patch.

Anne Hathaway showed off her star-shaped pimple patches in a makeup-free Instagram selfie, captioning the candid shot, "stars, they’re just like us." ...

Pimple patches are popping off as Gen Z turns a condition once considered an embarrassing marker of adolescence into an opportunity to accessorize.

The first generation of pimple patches mostly included clear or skin-colored stickies. But the second wave has introduced opaque, decorative versions.

Others have embraced visibility, creating decorative star or flower-shaped patches that transform acne treatment into a fashion statement.

Since the company’s founding in 2019, Starface World says it has sold over a billion individual Hydro-Stars, its version of the pimple patch.

Then, in 2019, came Starface, whose pentagram-shaped Hydro-Stars "disrupted the pimple patch market" with vibrant hues such as bright yellow, jet black, magenta and even rainbow and fun designs ...