We all wanted to have beautiful skin. And if you're not blessed with a translucent and clear skin the best that you can do is to search for products that will at least take you a step closer to that dream skin. I bet most of you have already heard and know of this cult favorite Korean skincare product, and a lot of beauty junkies have already reviewed this. If you're acne prone like me, I bet you've already heard of CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pad.

Claims:
"One step Pimple Clear Pad is designed to wipe away excess dirt, oil, and purify clogged pores with exfoliating pre-moistened pads".

Ingredients:

Content: 70 pads

Country of Origin: South Korea

Price: PhP 665 in Watsons (approx. US$ 13), PhP 900-1,000 in online stores (approx. US$ 18-20)

Make sure to not fully peel/remove the protective foil. It will keep the pads from drying.
I was really skeptical at first because I'm a believer of traditional toner. But when I saw it at Watsons (and way cheaper compare to online stores), I decided to give it a try and I never looked back or regret this purchase. And I'm currently on my second tub and I have a reserve because this is always sold out (both online and in Watsons). 

If you actually read my previous posts regarding my dilemma with dry patches in my face, I'm happy to say that it was over. Ever since I added this to my (night) routine, I noticed that I'm getting less dry patches and my make-up really looked better than before. I noticed that my skin is getting better after more than a month of using CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pad. 

I still get acne and my skin still go crazy weeks before my period, but unlike before where pimples pop everywhere in my face and my skin gets really patchy and oily, now I get pimples most of the time in jaw, neck, and forehead and less in face area and no patchy skin everywhere. I think CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pad's exfoliation really works in removing dry patches and helps well in the absorption of skin care products (and make them really work!).


Look at all those grime! *eewww* It really wipes away oil and dirt.

The formulation is a little thicker than a regular toner and takes a bit of time to absorb but it will not leave any sticky feeling or residues. I usually wait a minute to dry before applying my serum. 

If you have acne and patchy skin, and you're not allergic to any of the listed ingredients, I suggest that you give CosRx One Step Pimple Clear Pad a try. I'm now a total believer and this is a staple!

PS: since this is a BHA product, make sure to use sunscreen! ♥♥♥

I bet we all had that experience where a pesky pimple pops out in the most undesirable place at the most undesirable time. I did. As someone who has an acne prone skin, I keep on purchasing products that can zap a zit overnight.

So when there's a raved product available, you just have to try it and cross your finger that it will do magic on you. Then I found CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patch.



CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patch has a good rating everywhere and raved by K-Beauty users. I've tried several acne patches before but they all ended up rotting in my closet and eventually thrown them out. So I was hoping that this will work, at least, and my money won't go to waste.

Claims: Heals acne blemishes quickly while preventing future breakouts.

Materials: Cellulose gum, Styrene Isoprene Styrene Block Copolymer, Polyisobutylene, Petroleum resin, Polyurethane Film, Liquid Paraffin, Tetrakis Methane

Content: 24 patches

Price: PhP190.00 (approx. US$ 4)

Country of Origin: Korea

CosRx is known for using few ingredients in their products. Based on the ingredients, I'm not quite sure which ingredient zaps the pimple. Someone, please enlighten me.


It's nice that they provided an English instruction on how to use the patches.



One pack contains 24 patches with different sizes—just choose which one fits that pesky zit. I place the patch overnight (at least 10-12 hours) and remove it the next morning. 

It'll look like this after you remove it.

I actually tried this in a pimple that has a visible comedone and one that's only red, painful, but no comedone. 

I'll start with red, painful, and no yet visible comedone pimple. Depends on the size and how it inflamed it is, the CosRx Acne pimple patch  will help reduce the inflammation and redness overnight. The pimple is still there the next day, but it's already manageable and can be concealed. But for bigger zits, maybe you can use a spot treatment before going to bed and let it dry first then put this patch. That could dramatically reduce the inflammation overnight but still needs a little make-up magic the next day.

For pimples with pus or visible comedones, this patch will not absorb the pus. It'll only reduce the redness and size and will help in removing comedones less painful. Most likely, the comedone will pop during warm showers so make sure to apply a spot treatment medicine to combat further infections.

So is CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patch worth it? For me, yes. I find it really hard to conceal red and huge inflamed pimples so reducing the redness and size really matters to me. For someone who faces people for work, you don't want them to stare at your screaming zit. And you can actually wear this at work (or when you go out) if the place of your zit can be covered by hair, since the patch is actually translucent and slightly yellowish.

What's your favorite acne emergency product? ♥♥♥