Hydrocolloid acne patches from Neutrogena's Stubborn Acne line, sold in smaller and larger sizes and shapes, designed to be placed over individual blemishes.
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6 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The patches stay put so well that people forget they are on, and they make a pimple less visible without the cakey, flaky look that foundation or concealer can leave. They also help draw impurities out of flat, deep blemishes and curb picking, which matters since picking can leave indented scars that are hard to treat. However, they do not control acne overall, and some gurus advise against wearing them every day.
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Hydrocolloid acne patches from Neutrogena's Stubborn Acne line, sold in smaller and larger sizes and shapes, designed to be placed over individual blemishes.
Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Hydrocolloid Patches holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected.
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Hydrocolloid Patches is generally suited to acne-prone skin.
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