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4.5 out of 5 · 5,204 reviews

What customers said after wearing Dr.Melaxin’s patch, in their own words.

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Blemish Patch I Can Actually Wear Under Makeup

Samantha Paige · September 1, 2026

I love the idea of them, some are about as discreet as putting a tiny Band-Aid on your face and hoping nobody notices. so when I saw these ultra-thin spot patches, I was definitely curious to see if they could actually live up to the "invisible" claim.

The first thing I noticed is just how ridiculously thin these are. Once one is applied to my skin, it practically disappears. The edges are smooth and flat, so I don't have that obvious raised outline that some blemish patches can have. I can put makeup over them without the patch immediately announcing, "HELLO, I HAVE A PIMPLE UNDER HERE." That alone makes these a huge upgrade for me.

I also really like the 12mm size. It's large enough to cover most of the little spots I want to protect without taking up half my cheek. The half-cut backing makes them easy to peel off and apply without having to touch the adhesive or wrestle with a tiny piece of film.

The formula is another thing I appreciate. These contain sulfur, salicylic acid, AHA, PHA, and zinc, so they aren't just little pieces of plastic sitting over a blemish. I especially like using them when I catch a spot early because they give me a little barrier between my skin and all the things my face apparently encounters throughout the day. They're also useful for keeping me from absentmindedly touching or picking at a problem area, which may honestly be one of their greatest talents.

Under makeup, they perform surprisingly well. Once they're pressed onto clean, dry skin, I can apply concealer and foundation over them without the edges immediately lifting or becoming obvious. from normal conversational distance, they're very difficult to spot.

With 72 patches in the package, I also feel like there's enough here to actually keep them around for a while instead of treating the box like a precious emergency supply. I think the quantity, thin design, and ability to wear them under makeup make them a good value.

I'm happy to say these fit right in with the rest of my favorites. They're thin, comfortable, discreet, easy to apply, and actually practical enough to use during the day. If you want a blemish patch that doesn't make you choose between treating a spot and leaving the house looking like you're wearing a tiny sticker on your face, these are absolutely worth trying.

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Always have them when I need them

Shirley Eveans · Subscribe & save customer

I prefer the monthly subscription because I honestly rely on these whenever I get a pimple. If I’m running low, my anxiety actually starts to go up a little. It’s just nice knowing I’ll always have them when I need them and can still feel comfortable going out.

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Always fully stocked

Lauren W · Subscribe & save customer

Love not having to worry about the patches every month. ALWAYS fully stocked with the best pimple getting rid patches out there.

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Best pimple patches I’ve tried

Customer · Subscribe & save customer

Hands down the best pimple patches I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a LOT. My monthly order always shows up right when I need it too. Having a pimple doesn’t even bother me anymore 😂

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Not one person noticed

Maya T.

Genuinely didn't think a patch this thin could do anything but I was wrong. Wore it to work under my foundation and not one person noticed. Actually treating the spot instead of just covering it up like every other patch I've tried.

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I'm not a sticker on my face girl

Reeva K.

I'm not a sticker on my face girl, never have been. This one you can't even tell is there which is the only reason I'll wear one during the day at all.

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PURE MAGIC. Another Dr. Melaxin WIN

Blue Eyed Gypsy

I mean honestly, are we even surprised by how AMAZING these products are? Let's get into it. First of all, THESE ARE AMAAAZING!! Whether you've got a zit that's been there for a few days or can feel one forming under the skin, these patches will nip it in the bud within 2 days, y'all! Like I said, MAGIC! Most effective pimple treatment I've EVER used (and I used Proactive for a decade totally convinced it was the best). They're soooo THIN, y'all! I can't even get a pic of it to show y'all how thin they actually are. I've only tried the pimple patches one other time, a different brand and I was not impressed so I've always used spot treatments or masks. THESE ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE! The adhesive is awesome! They definitely work better on clean dry skin so I'd recommend putting it/them on first THEN apply your normal skincare routine.

I'll admit at first I was having trouble with the application... I was putting them on backwards. I was so ready to leave the worst review ever but something told me "you're not doin it right babe", so I did what anyone would do in this situation... I Googled. Thankfully so because I figured out what I was doing wrong and once I knew what to do it was bye-bye pimples, hello smooth, gorgeous skin. Literally just read the directions on the product page and you'll see how EASY the application actually is.

Earlier I said how they work on pimples forming under the skin AND the ones that have been out and about for days, so here's an example. When I first got them I didn't have any bumps to actually try them on (yet), but my husband did. He had 2. I literally put one on each for 2 nights in a row and on day 3 they were GONE, Y'ALL! SWEAR! Then, for me it's that time of the month when I get one big gnarly one on my chin so I applied where I knew it was trying to form, I put a patch on the spot, changed it every 4-5 hours for 2 days and IT NEVER CAME. Stopped it completely!!!!! Now as far as makeup being seamless over them, I don't know yet. Today is the first time I've worn makeup but the patches worked so good I didn't even get a chance to test it with makeup. I'm calling it a win either way!

I was always a benzoyl peroxide gal, I'd never used sulfer and zinc to combat breakouts until now and I can't believe how FAST WORKING this formulation is! These are amazing!! Whether you're just fighting a pimple here and there or you stay broke out, GET THESE!!!!! 10/10, 5 big bright stars. They work and they work FAST! You won't regret it. I'd also recommend using the S-Zinc cleanser but even without the cleanser these patches work. I used the cleanser with it, my hubs didn't, we both used the patches and we both got crazy fast results. Plus you can't beat the price! WORTH IT!

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Couldn't be better :))

Customer

They work better than anything else that I found, they could still improve the tinniest bit but i love them. They're so paper thin it's hard but once you can get them on, the base looks so smooth. My skin looks better with these patches.

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Oh the hassle of vanity

Mimi

Ultra Thin Blemish Spot patch is as thin as advertised. It's so thin I couldn't even photograph it on my skin; it just disappears. Makeup goes on seamlessly over it too. The application process is where it gets a bit hard the first time but other than that they are great once you get the hang of it though. You have to apply it to bare, freshly washed skin. Any leftover product, oil, or sweat and it wont always stick, since there's so little material to compensate. but ive never really had any troubles with that.

Ingredient-wise, this is a legitimate blemish patch. Sulfur and salicylic acid are the main actives, backed by zinc PCA for oil control and willow bark extract (a natural salicylic acid source). Centella asiatica, houttuynia cordata, and tea tree round out the soothing side. On price, 72 patches works out to about $0.30/patch. It's cheaper than premium hydrocolloid brands ($1.80/patch). Not a perfect comparison since this isn't a hydrocolloid absorbing patch, but the price is fair for the category.

Overall, it does treat the blemish and it truly is invisible once applied, but the fuss of getting it on is too much trouble just for vanity for me. If you want a patch purely for the "no one can see it" factor, this delivers.

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True to description.

Jenny L.

These pimple patches are my favorite. They ARE thin, thinner than others I have used. they work and go one pretty easily. I'll wear them at home or night and call it good. What I do like about the them is the recloseable package. They printed the instructions on a silver package and they are pretty small so that makes it a little hard to read, especially because there is Korean added in. But that's a minor issue. They get 4 stars because they worked and were definitely ultra thin.

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Very Thin and Easy to Wear Under Makeup

Nicole M. · September 1, 2026

These blemish patches are extremely thin, which is probably my favorite thing about them. Once they're on, they sit very flat against the skin and are much less noticeable than a lot of the thicker patches I've used before. They're especially nice if you want something you can wear during the day without it being obvious.

They also work really well under makeup. The edges stay flat and don't seem to bunch up or lift when applying foundation or concealer over them. That makes them a good option for covering a small spot while still being able to get ready normally.

I also like that these are designed more for early blemishes and problem areas instead of only being used after a spot has fully developed. They help keep me from touching or picking at the area, while also protecting it from dirt and irritation. The combination of salicylic acid, sulfur, and the other exfoliating ingredients is a nice addition compared with a basic patch.

The package comes with 72 patches, so you get plenty, and the individual patches are easy to remove without having to touch the adhesive side very much.

Overall, these are a really convenient option for small blemishes. They're incredibly thin, stay in place well, and are discreet enough to wear during the day or underneath makeup.

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Use tweezers for easier application

Customer · September 2, 2026

These patches are incredibly thin. It should go without being said but please make sure your skin is freshly washed and dried before applying these. I love the thinness of the patches and they are decently affordable too when you factor in the average price per patch. The surface area is large enough, I've found that using tweezers helps best to keep them from touching my fingertips in the process. They last all day without moving and although I haven't tried putting make up over them yet, I imagine they will be a lot less noticeable than Hero Patches I have tried to cover up before.

Overall I think these offer decent protection to provide adequate healing time. I would consider ordering these again if they were on sale in the future.

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The first one that lets me do both

Camille B.

Used to have to pick, treat it and go bare faced or cover it and let it sit there doing nothing. This is the first one that lets me do both without thinking about it all day.

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Thinnest pimple patch I've ever seen in my life

ace

These are truly so thin that I could not tell if I had put it on correctly.

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They work amazingly!

Haley Vanuitert

I usually use the mighty patches but these patches are virtually invisible! I haven't tried to put makeup on top but they blend into my light skin so incredibly well. They pull out so much more gunk than the other patches Ive used and the edges actually stay put! They're so effective and can fit into any routine. They have a 2 step application process that frankly, confused me and frustrated me so I just peeled off the plastic and applied them like I normally did. I love these things though, they're the most invisible of all invisible patches ive ever used. Worth every penny.

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Dr. Melaxin is one of the best brands in Korean skincare!

The Dolan’s

The best part of these is how they perform under makeup. I can apply primer and foundation directly over the patch, and it completely disappears without that obvious "sticker outline" showing through. It prevents breakouts by treating the beginning stages of pimples with sulfur and zinc. Will definitely get more!

These reviews were written by buyers of the Dr.Melaxin S-ZINC patch, the same product sold here. Photos were shared by the reviewers.

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