“Since when did someone invent a cockroach sticker?” — TikToker reacts, and we showcase the cutest, non-basic pimple patches

In a tongue-in-cheek TikTok, creator @abrahamdelaure commented on the rising trend of decorative pimple patches, joking that the overuse of them is starting to make people look like “walking sticker books.” He noted how some people now wear multiple colourful shapes on a single breakout, and even mentioned spotting a commuter wearing cockroach-shaped patches — a design from Malaysian beauty brand Dododots — asking, “Since when did someone invent a cockroach sticker?” 

Beyond the commentary, the clip reflects just how far the humble pimple patch has come. Once designed to be nearly invisible, today’s hydrocolloid patches range from ultra-thin, discreet designs to playful shapes that can be worn under makeup. Whether you prefer something minimal or a little more fun, these are the pimple patches worth keeping in your skincare kit.

Posh Skin Co.® OG animal designs, $5

Tackling a pesky pimple has never looked this cute. With playful colours and adorable designs, these pimple patches from Posh Skin Co.®, a Philippine skincare brand, are as effective as they are charming. Infused with a potent blend of salicylic acid and tea tree oil, the hydrocolloid patches help draw out whiteheads while discouraging picking. Each pack comes with a mix of sizes (15mm and 10mm) to target blemishes of all kinds. 

Posh Skin Co.® pimple patches are available at select 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

Dododots x The Powerpuff Girls Mystery Pack, $9

These clinical-grade hydrocolloid patches come just in time for breakouts. Created by Malaysian skincare brand Dododots, each pack contains 24 stickers in a blind-box format, with four different designs to collect them all.

Yukazan Butterbear Sweety Bear Microdarts Care Acne Patch, $11.90

These adorable patches will quickly become your buttery best friend. Beyond their cute bear designs, they help speed up the healing process. Made with hydrocolloid wound-dressing material and infused with a blend of sodium hyaluronate, salicylic acid, centella asiatica, niacinamide and ascorbic acid, the microdart patches work to target breakouts, reduce inflammation and help fade post-pimple discolouration.

Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches + Big Yellow Compact, from $15.29

Each pack contains 32 100 per cent hydrocolloid star patches that help draw out fluid and reduce the appearance of inflammation, working to shrink spots overnight. They also come housed in a bright yellow compact — making them easy to keep track of in your bag or skincare kit.

Sephora Collection Quick Clear Hydrocolloid Patches, $10

A mix of 12 hydrocolloid patches in both clear and playful patterned designs means you don’t have to choose between discreet and fun. Designed to help promote healing, they work by drawing out impurities from breakouts while protecting spots from bacteria and external irritants.