If you’ve ever had a spot you will probably have used a (hydrocolloid) spot sticker in an attempt to wake up spot-free? Here’s where ZitSticka comes in, a new version of the classic spot sticker, with added micro darts.
ZitSticka Kit
The box contains 8 ‘Cleana’ cleaning pads and 8 ‘Killa’ microdart stickers. The 24 microdarts self-dissolve while the skin absorbs the ingredients to kill the spot. These include; salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy-acid (BHA) to clarify, niacinamide/B3 that helps with redness and irritation, hyaluronic acid to moisturise as there’s nothing worse than drying out a spot completely, OG-76, a peptide that helps underlying spots according to the website.
‘Cleana’ also contains salicylic acid, as well as alcohol, vitamin E and tea tree oil.
ZitSticka KILLA Trial
These arrived at a perfect time, just as a massive cystic spot was developing in between my brows. Horrible and painful. So ZitSticka to the test. You can leave on for a few hours or overnight, which is what I normally do with my spot products.
The next day the spot had become smaller for sure, but due to its original size I would need a bit more help!
with the sticker after the sticker in the morning
And on another spot below between the brows to the right…
Before With the sticker After
ZitSticka KILLA verdict
These are great to use on those pesky under-the-skin cystic spots. The product generally works, and I’m happy I got them, but they are on the expensive side, considering you get 8 patches. I keep them for ‘special spots’ and use only in spot emergencies.
There is also a lot of packaging, with every patch wrapped individually. I understand the darts have to be ‘protected’ but I hope they find another way to do so! They have tried different ways to solve this but haven’t found a way that wouldn’t compromise on the patches’ efficacy.
Where to buy? I got these online at CultBeauty (free delivery within the UK over £15), and it’s also available on their own website, and Boots (yay to loyalty points!).