11 Fast-Acting Pimple Patches That Will Stop Acne Overnight

Feel a pimple starting to form? Stick on a Mighty Patch before bedtime! It uses hydrocolloid technology to draw out fluids, which reduces the size and inflammation of a zit. This type works best on blemishes with a whitehead in the middle.

"I've tried a seemingly infinite amount of pimple patches, but these are the only ones that actually tackle my breakouts," says Saunders. "Other pimple patches make my whiteheads red and angry, but The Original Mighty Patch eliminates them by the end of my work day."

Hero’s pimple patches also earned plenty of love from Amazon reviewers who agree it’s a grossly satisfying way to eliminate zits overnight. “They are big enough to handle any blemish, and the adhesive is strong enough to keep them on your face,” says one 5-star Amazon review.

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Pimples come in different shapes and sizes, and Avarelle makes sure you're prepared with this hydrocolloid variety pack that includes four large square patches, in addition to small and medium round options.

We also love that they’re infused with tea tree, calendula, and cica to prevent itchy, irritated skin and soothe redness. “I cannot tell you what an insane feeling of gratitude and relief I have for this product. If you are suffering from acne, do not hesitate for even one moment to buy these little suckers,” says one Amazon reviewer dealing with hormonal acne.

These pimple patches combine tea tree oil and willow bark extract to zap underground zits before they pop up. They also contain hyaluronic acid, a clear liquid that holds up to 1,000 times its weight, meaning you won't have to worry about these pimple patches dehydrating your skin.

These are also one of the fastest-acting pimple patches on the market. You only need two hours to reduce breakouts, although you'll see the best results wearing them overnight.

“I was shocked that the redness and size were about 50 percent down. I didn’t apply anything that night and woke up the next morning with the pimple even smaller and less noticeable,” says one Amazon reviewer who saw initial results in just 4 hours.

Don't sleep on this fast-working Amazon beauty buy! These hydrocolloid pimple patches from Peach & Lily come in three different sizes (including teeny tiny ones for the smallest of pimples), and they can be worn with or without makeup.

Amazon reviewers describe them as “miracle workers,” “a necessity,” and “best pimple patches on the market.” One reviewer even declares they love these effective zit stickers so much that they “will not be without them from now on.”

What acne patch? These translucent stickers from Peter Thomas Roth are super thin and barely visible and are packed with a blend of salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and tea tree oil to fight unwanted pimples. Unlike most patches, these can help with clearing out blackheads, too.

Sephora and Amazon reviewers say these pimple patches have excellent staying power and significantly reduce zits. “I stick them on at night and wake up with my pimples greatly reduced or completely gone! I was sick of gel and lotion spot treatments rubbing off and sticking to my pillow, so I am so happy to have found these,” says one 5-star Sephora review.

Along with a budget-friendly price, these hydrocolloid pimple patches have nearly 13,000 five-star Amazon reviews! Several users report they work like magic to heal unwanted blemishes. Just stick one on overnight to soak up excess oil and reduce inflammation.

“I had one blemish for so long that I assumed it and I would be cremated together when that time came. Two of these guys later, and the blemish is gone,” jokes one Amazon reviewer.

With the Zitsticka Killa patch, you'll soon be saying RIP to pimples. Each one has microdarts that deliver eight ingredients, like salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid, straight into the center of the blemish.

There's also niacinamide, aka vitamin B-3, to help improve your skin's uneven texture and tone. Plus, these patches start to work in just a few hours, whereas others require overnight use.

A bonus: Each kit includes prep pads infused with exfoliating ingredients to reveal fresh skin that's ready to easily soak up anti-acne ingredients.

These innovative pimple patches from Dr. Jart+ offer impressive, spa-level results in a patch. They self-dissolve and melt into your skin, delivering a potent combo of hyaluronic acid, vitamin B-3, and peptides to nourish the skin as it treats your acne.

And if you're dealing with annoying cystic and hormonal acne, these are the patches for you — Online reviewers say they do an excellent job of minimizing redness and flattening pimples.

One Sephora reviewer called them great for eliminating pesky underground pimples. To quote their 5-star review, "Slap one on at night, and the zit is visibly better in the a.m."

Adios, acne! These hydrocolloid patches are infused with salicylic acid to zap pimples, aloe vera to soothe redness, and vitamin A to speed up cellular turnover.

Ross notes his patients love these pimple patches when used at the first signs of active breakouts. We suggest stashing a sheet in your makeup bag for pimple emergencies.

Given their relatively larger size, these pimple patches are tailormade for your biggest and juiciest zits. Sephora reviewers like to sport them overnight to suck out all of the gunk and calm inflation while they're sleeping. "I had a pimple that looked like Mount Fuji on my face yesterday, and today it went down almost completely," says one 5-star Sephora review.

Treat skin issues from all angles with this 3-in-1 acne kit! It comes with a set of hydrocolloid patches, salicylic acid, and tea tree patches, and blackhead nose strips so you can take care of all your clogged pores at once.

We love that the salicylic acid and tea tree patches are also infused with volcanic acid and fruit extracts to boost exfoliation and prevent dehydration.

One Ulta reviewer loves the entire kit and calls it the best option for tackling their hormonal acne. When they feel acne rearing its head, they pop on the hydrocolloid pimple patch, and it diminishes within a day or two max.

“And if it does become a whitehead, I use the salicylic acid patches overnight as well. They’re clear, stick on your face, and don’t come off. I also like the nose pore strips. They’re hard to get off, but they seem to pull blackheads out easily,” says their 5-star review.

This popular pimple patch by COSRX is well-loved for its blemish-fighting abilities. To quote one enthusiastic Amazon reviewer, “I couldn’t believe how rapidly the patches helped the pimples come to a head. The next day I applied the patches again, and most of the whiteheads healed significantly!”

The best part is that it's waterproof, so you can even treat your breakouts through showers and sweaty gym sessions.