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Reader Question: What do [K-pop stars] do when they have a surprise pimple on a big day? The easiest remedy I've encountered is stick on pimple patches. (I'm a fan of Hero Cosmetics' Might Patch Invisible+.) Once, I was backstage with Pentagon, and one of the members had a cluster of acne stickers along his jawline. Once he went on stage, you couldn't even see them under the bright lights.

Inspired by first aid ointment, it's perfect to use on popped pimples to help them heal faster, and the faster they heal, the less likely they are to scar. I really think it works. Since using this, my zits heal a little faster and don't scab over; plus, I like that it forms a little barrier so makeup doesn't disturb your healing pimple. 

Hero Cosmetics’ sales at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters have declined during the pandemic, but have remained steady at other retailers like Target, according to the brand’s co-founder Ju Rhyu. 

Beauty patches are a great way to treat active flare ups, but this balm is the ideal topical for use after the patch, or if you self-extract a pimple. It's inspired by Neosporin, plus peptides and antioxidants, but works as a spot-treating primer under concealer, too.

Garshick's pick is the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original. "This hydrocolloid option helps to draw out excess fluid and keep you from picking at your pimples, which is particularly important for the deeper, hormonal breakouts," she says.

After you've done the deed (or after patching, if you're one who has self-control), cleanse and dry your face, then blend a "rice-sized" amount of Rescue Balm onto the affected area, reapplying once or twice per day until the breakout goes away. The vitamin E in it helps to improve the appearance of scarring.