COSRX Master Patch Intensive Versus Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch
Updated on June 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Master Patch Intensive 6 ingredients
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
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COSRX Master Patch Intensive 6 ingredients
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Master Patch Intensive 6 ingredients
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
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COSRX Master Patch Intensive 6 ingredients
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
TL;DR: These work! Minus one star for irritation if you're sensitive or have raw, broken skin.
I think these are part of the original Zitsticka product offering and picked these up at a local pharmacy when they started offering them. These are not a replacement for just hydrocolloid patches (like Mighty Patch), but they do work very well on inflamed and open, oozing acne spots; flattening them Show more
Love these! I have tried dozens of different acne patches. These are by far my favorite! Like any patch, these keep my hands off/prevents me from picking at my hormonal acne. But unlike others, these patches also TREAT the affected area. The salicylic acid helps to unclog pores. The niacinamide, tea tree, and vitamin C helps to accelerates skin renewal and heal damaged skin. Works wonders to speed Show more
