Spot a Spot are transparent acne patches from Millie Bobby Brown's Florence by Mills. Each patch contains hydrocolloid, salicylic acid, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil. Florence by Mills is a beauty brand founded by actress Millie Bobby Brown. Florence by Mills Beauty sells Spot a Spot for $15 as shields for spots, dots, or blemishes, according to the official product listing.
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Table of Contents
- What is in Spot a Spot?
- How do the ingredients work?
- How do you use the patches?
- Who are they for and what results are reported?
What is in Spot a Spot?
The formula centers on four key ingredients. The official product page lists them as hydrocolloid, salicylic acid, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil, as shown in the ingredient listing.
Hydrocolloid forms the clear patch itself. The other three ingredients treat the covered spot.
How do the ingredients work?
Salicylic acid acts as a beta-hydroxy acid that exfoliates skin and keeps pores clear. Hydrocolloid seals each spot from bacteria and absorbs excess oil and impurities, according to Ulta Beauty in the Ulta product description.
Peppermint oil and tea tree oil calm inflamed skin and help dry up acne. BeautyBay explains that the patch also removes dirt, oils, and impurities while it works, in the BeautyBay product description.
How do you use the patches?
Each box contains 36 transparent stickers. Ulta Beauty via Shipt describes them for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
To use one patch: Use one sticker per spot. Replace it after removal rather than reapplying the same sticker.
- Cleanse the skin
- Dry the skin completely
- Apply one sticker directly to the spot
- Leave it on overnight or during the day
Who are they for and what results are reported?
Florence by Mills Beauty markets the patches as dermatologist-tested, vegan, cruelty-free, and clean. The brand positions them for teens and adults who want picking protection without animal testing. The brand reports that 67% showed reduced spot size at 4 hours and 77% at 8 hours.
It also reports that 57% said the spot disappeared after one use and 70% said they worked better than another spot product. Those percentages appear on the product page with an asterisk as consumer results without a published sample size or independent study. They describe the brand's test group, not every acne type.