Starface, the Gen-Z brand making pimple patches cute, has returned with a black iteration of its best-selling ‘Hydro-Stars.’ The ‘Black Star’ hydrocolloid pimple patches were first unveiled on the runway of Puppets and Puppets Spring/Summer 2023 show this past New York Fashion Week. Starface made waves on the runway as the first beauty brand to embrace acne on its models, and the brand has now given in to demands for an emo-friendly acne patch.
The ‘Black Star’ pimple patches come in a pack of 32 hydrocolloid stars, helping consumers fight acne through its fluid-absorbing formula that works to reduce inflammation and shrink acne spots during use.
Starface’s ‘Black Star’ pimple patches can be purchased on the brand’s website for $12 USD.
Star-Shaped Acne Patches
Starface Launches a Black Iteration of its Best-Selling Pimple Patches
Trend Themes
1. Embracing Acne - Opportunity for beauty brands to embrace and celebrate acne instead of treating it as a flaw.
2. Hydrocolloid Patches - Growing demand for hydrocolloid pimple patches for their fluid-absorbing formula that reduces inflammation and shrinks acne spots during use.
3. Color Diversity - Opportunity for beauty brands to expand their product offerings with diverse color options for pimple patches and other skincare products.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - Opportunity for the beauty industry to embrace a new approach to acne treatment by providing acne-positive products.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for the fashion industry in collaborating with beauty brands for innovative product launches.
3. Retail - Growing demand for skincare products creates an opportunity for retailers to cater to various skin types and preferences with affordable and diverse product offerings.