Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch Versus Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
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Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
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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.
Hydrocolloid is technically not an INCI ingredient. It is a type of material used to dress uninfected wounds.
Hydrocolloid is coated with a mix of gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and other biopolymers.
Hydrocolloid patches made for treating pimples often have other ingredients, such as tea tree oil, salicylic acid, niacinamide, glycolic acid, and more. Unfortunately, unless a company discloses this information, we won't have a way to know what other ingredients are present.
When hydrocolloid is applied to a wound, the polysaccharides and polymers absorb water to form a gel. These moist conditions help promote wound healing without breaking down cell tissue.
A study from 2021 found Hydrocolloid may aid in scar healing.
Learn more about HydrocolloidSalicylic 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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Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
Reviews
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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
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
For smaller pimples, standard pimple patches usually do the trick for me. However, during my last prolonged hormonal acne outbreak under the chin, I needed something more potent. Containing 1% salicylic acid, they are notably more effective. The only downside is that these patches don't adhere as strongly as others, so it's best to apply them directly after cleansing, without any prior skincare Show more
First, the negative - I wish they were just a little smaller, that they had two sizes, as these are on the big side for the most common places I still get pimples, like my nose. They could be a smidge stickier too. This are minor complaints because these little stars GET IT DONE. They shrink down pimples faster than any other patches I've tried. The blue box they came in is cute and stores them Show more
