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Skin Choice Breakout Patch Classic Versus COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
British Brand United Kingdom
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Breakout Patch Classic
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

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

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Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
0 / 0

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.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Pectin Emulsion Stabilising

Pectin is a fiber naturally found in the cell walls of plants.

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Acne Pimple Master Patch
Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
0 / 0

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.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

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

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Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Red Petrolatum Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

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

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Polyurethane-5

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

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon 2 Concerns

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

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Bis-Methane UV Filter

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
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.

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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

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

Breakout Patch Classic
1
1
2
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Acne Pimple Master Patch
1
2
4
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

422 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
51% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Skin Choice Breakout Patch Classic 4 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch 7 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 22 ratings
Works Well (7) Great Value (5) No Scent (2)
Anonymous's avatar

Anonymous

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

It works, but the Hero pimple patches work much better. They also don't stick as well, and doesn't really work on some pimples.

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Zaphort

9 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

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