Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL for Blemishes Versus Zitsticka Killa
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, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL for Blemishes 11 ingredients
Zitsticka Killa 8 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL for Blemishes 11 ingredients
Zitsticka Killa 8 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.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL for Blemishes 11 ingredients
Zitsticka Killa 8 ingredients
Reviews
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL for Blemishes 11 ingredients
Zitsticka Killa 8 ingredients
TL;DR: Not worth the price. If you have hormonal cystic acne like I do; these won't do much.
I remember when Zitsticka first came out with these and I was slammed with their Facebook ads everywhere. I've always had cystic acne, so eventually bit the bullet years later when they came out with their extra strength version of these patches. Despite them not doing much for me the first time, I kept Show more
It’s a good product. I have hormonal acne and these pimple patches really did help in getting rid of the puss and making it hurt less, and it helped me heal it quicker.
However, I think the product would be better if it came in different sizes as the patches are big and there were times when I needed a smaller patch to fit my pimple so I felt like I was wasting the patch by using it on a small Show more
