Now that lockdown is easing, you may be dabbling in wearing foundation or concealer after months of bare-faced bliss. But if your skin is less than cheerful about the combination of masks and make-up, we suggest taking inspiration from TikTok. Blemish stickers are a surprise Gen Z favourite – and buzzy US skincare brand Peace Out, which arrived in the UK yesterday, is the skin sticker creator par excellence.
While it has a handful of products, Peace Out – which launched in the US in 2017 – is best known for its Acne Dots, which have been the #1 acne product in Sephora North America for the last two years. These fleshy, sticky little patches use hydrocolloid polymer technology (normally found in bandages to limit scarring and promote healing) to soak spots in a potent yet soothing blend of salicylic acid, vitamin A and aloe vera leaf extract. The Stylist Loves team has road-tested them, and can vouch that they really do suck the bad stuff out of blocked pores and shrink angry under-the-skin spots down to a more manageable size. They’re designed to be left on for six hours or more, so are ideal for wearing overnight (or on days when your diary is Zoom meeting-free). Plus, they’ll stop you unconsciously picking at your face – which is half the battle, right? £17 for 20, Boots