Other ingredient
Hydrocolloid
A moisture-absorbing polymer matrix (used in acne/pore patches) that draws out fluid from a blemish while forming a protective occlusive barrier over it.
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Benefits
- ✓Absorbs fluid and pus from blemishes
- ✓Creates a protective, breathable barrier over the skin
- ✓Reduces the urge to pick at blemishes
Watch for
- ⚠Not a treatment for the underlying cause of acne
- ⚠Can lift and reapply poorly on very oily skin
In depth
What it does
A moisture-absorbing polymer matrix (used in acne/pore patches) that draws out fluid from a blemish while forming a protective occlusive barrier over it. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for absorbs fluid and pus from blemishes, creates a protective, breathable barrier over the skin, and reduces the urge to pick at blemishes.