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Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

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Features

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

0 / 0

Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

0-2 / 0

UV Filter

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 7 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Cellulose Gum

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

Learn more about Cellulose Gum

Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

Polyisobutene

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

Learn more about Polyisobutene

Red Petrolatum

What it does: Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber

Red Petrolatum isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

Polyurethane-5

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyurethane-5.

Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum

Bis-Methane

What it does: UV Filter

We don't have a description for Bis-Methane.

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14% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

57% have no rating yet

When to use

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Reviews

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3.9 /5

from 17 ratings

Works Well (3) Great Value (2) Doesn't Work (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)

Zaphort

5 months ago · Oily Skin

Review

Removed my pimple overnight. Seems to work on pimple with pus only.

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Acne Pimple Master Patch

Shayan

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to...

LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to have too much gluey adhesive or extra unhelpful ingredients.

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Acne Pimple Master Patch

Great Value

Works Well