Biocyte Active Pimple Patch is a single-use cosmetic patch that combines hydrocolloid with microneedles infused with niacinamide, salicylic acid, and azelaic acid. When applied to a pimple, it helps visibly reduce the appearance of the blemish without affecting the rest of the face.
The Biocyte Active Pimple Patch is a single-use cosmetic patch that is applied directly to a pimple. It combines hydrocolloid technology with micro-spikes infused with active ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, gluconolactone, and bisabolol. It complements daily skincare routines for oily skin by targeting isolated blemishes without applying active ingredients to the rest of the face.
Its goal is to visibly reduce the appearance of pimples. The micro-tips deliver the active ingredients upon contact with the blemish; the hydrocolloid maintains a moist environment under the patch for the entire duration of application. In a 28-day user test conducted on 19 people, 95% observed an improvement in the appearance of their blemishes.
Salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and azelaic acid help remove dead skin cells and unclog pores exactly where sebum accumulates. Niacinamide and bisabolol provide the formula with soothing and balancing properties, which are beneficial for an area that is often red and sensitive to touch.
The patch is designed for a specific situation: a pimple that pops up the day before an important event, on the chin, forehead, or bridge of the nose. As long as it’s in place, it also prevents you from touching, scratching, or squeezing the blemish. Each patch is for single use only and should be discarded after application.
The patch adheres better and releases its active ingredients more effectively on skin that is completely clean and dry. We recommend preparing the area with Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil: this makeup-removing oil emulsifies upon contact with water, removes makeup and excess sebum, and rinses off without leaving a residue. After thoroughly drying the skin, apply the patch to clean skin, where it will stay in place all night.
Directions for Use
Clean and dry the skin. Peel the patch off the backing sheet and apply it to the pimple in the morning and/or evening. Leave on for at least 4 hours or overnight. Gently peel off the patch starting from the edges.
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Precautions
Ingredients
Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Aqua, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Gluconolactone, Bisabolol, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA.
Packaging
9 single-use patches.
It’s best to apply them at night: while you can leave them on for a few hours during the day, leaving them on overnight allows the active ingredients to work as intended without interruption or friction. On areas that move, such as the chin or the sides of the nose, smooth the edges of the patch well with your fingertip so it stays in place until morning. Do not reposition it if it comes off: use a new one.
A patch is intended for isolated blemishes; it does not replace a skincare routine suited for acne-prone skin. If you’re using several patches each week, it’s a sign that you need to reassess your cleansing and moisturizing routine for your entire face, or seek advice. For the following week, sun protection remains a must.
Is the Biocyte Active Pimple Patch visible on the skin?
The Biocyte Active Pimple Patch is transparent, thin, and discreet: it blends into your skin tone and is barely visible from a distance. It becomes opaque or whitish as it sits on the skin, which helps you know when it’s time to remove it.
Can I wear the Biocyte Active Pimple Patch under my makeup?
The patch can be worn under foundation, concealer, or powder, which should be applied with light dabs to avoid lifting the patch. Apply makeup over the patch, never underneath it, so that the patch adheres to clean skin.
What type of pimple should the Biocyte Active Pimple Patch be used on?
The patch should be used as soon as a blemish appears, particularly on fully developed pimples with a visible head. Blackheads or small, scattered blemishes are best treated with a product applied to the entire affected area.
