If you're looking for something more affordable or just want to give pore strips a try, go with TonyMoly's Tako Pore One Shot Nose Pack. However, she noted that it may have worked better if she had started with a wet nose instead of simply dampening it with a cleansing wipe. Our tester loved how well the contoured patch adhered to her nose and said that the little slits offer a more custom fit. Our tester said it didn't seem particularly absorbent, and unfortunately, it left her with slight irritation and some redness on the bridge of her nose. It’s formulated with hydrocolloid technology to keep excess oil at bay, smooth skin and shrink pores, for clear and congestion free skin.

If you're like most people who struggle with blackheads and blemishes, you're always on the lookout for new ways to achieve cleaner skin. If you've ever used a pimple patch, you're already familiar with hydrocolloid, the magical material responsible for soaking up your worst blemish gunk. If you are scarred by memories of painful pores strips that left your nose as red as Rudolph, let Hero's Mighty Patch change your mind.

Mighty Patch is not formulated with harsh chemicals, so it's the perfect acne spot treatment for pregnant women. And while it may be very tempting to squeeze them out yourself, you can easily damage the skin and push the blackhead deeper inside the pore.

Because charcoal is highly absorbent, the idea is that when you put it on your skin, it will act as a micro sponge to trap the oil and sebum on the surface of your skin," says board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of BalmLabs, Robin Schaffran, M. If you have large pores, opt for these Peace Out strips that will both clean and minimize their appearance.

But while our tester's skin felt clean afterward, she didn't notice much in terms of blackhead removal. Jenny Liu during her pregnancy, and she recommended Mighty Patch as a safe treatment for pregnant women. Originally, hydrocolloid was used to dress wounds because it added an extra layer of protective moisture. Keep in mind that while you can (and should) use both types of products to treat clogged pores, they are not interchangeable. These patches can be left on as long as overnight, and even though our tester removed hers after just a few hours, it drew out some oil and unclogged her pores.

Our tester noticed some blotchiness, but thanks to a soothing blend of witch hazel and aloe vera, it didn't cause any irritation.Salicylic acid is a commonly recommended blackhead remedy but can be irritating and drying for some skin," says Dr.