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Hero Pimple Correct Pen - 0.34 fl oz

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Hero Pimple Correct Pen - 0.34 fl oz - 1 of 4
$19.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • *Calms angry, emerging pimples
  • *Clears stubborn breakouts
  • *Helps prevent future zits
  • *Lightweight + hydrating gel serum
  • *Formulated with 2% salicylic acid
  • *Exfoliates clogged pores with lactic + azelaic acid
  • *Clinically tested
  • *Non-drying

Description

Help stop early stage pimples in their tracks with Pimple Correct, an easy-to-use acne clearing pen that’s tough on breakouts but gentle on skin. Made with 2% salicylic acid, lactic + azelaic acid, niacinamide, and bursting tea tree capsules, it works to calm and clear pimples in just 1-3 days. Plus, its aloe-infused gel serum works gently so you can get rid of breakouts without getting flaky.

To use it, just click and go–the ultra-precise pen lets you spot-treat single zits or tackle whole pimple clusters effortlessly. It’s also tipped with washable, non-porous TPE silicone for a cleaner product application that’s totally touchless.
Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Contains Salicylic Acid, No Fragrance Added, Noncomedogenic, Contains Tea Tree Oil
Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children, eye irritant
Product Form: Gel
Beauty Purpose: Spot Treatment, Anti-Acne
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone
Net weight: .34 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 86676048
UPC: 850007468439
Item Number (DPCI): 037-14-1995
Origin: Made in the USA
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Active ingredients

salicylic acid 2.0%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Uses

• For the treatment of acne • Clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal • Helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Directions

Directions • Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying this product. • Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. • Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Other information

FSC - Mix - Packaging - FSC® C129840

Inactive ingredients

inactive ingredients: water/aqua, butylene glycol, nigella sativa seed extract, isopentyldiol, sodium polyacrylate, lactic acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, niacinamide, polydextrose, caffeine, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, allantoin, ceratonia siliqua gum, sodium hydroxide, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, agar, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, glycerin, biosaccharide gum-1, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, sodium levulinate, glyceryl caprylate,tocopheryl, tocopheryl acetate, coccinia indica fruit extract, disodium phosphate, polysorbate 60, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, gellan gum, sodium anisate, aloe barbadensis flower extract, solanum melongena fruit extract, azelaic acid, corallina officinalis extract, curcuma longa root extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, sodium phosphate, sebacic acid, limonene

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.92 inches length x 6.92 inches width x 1.57 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.1 pounds

Return details

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Summary of reviews

The pimple correct pen has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its effectiveness in reducing pimples quickly and its gentle formula that doesn't dry out the skin. Guests appreciate the powerful ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree oil, which help clear breakouts. However, several guests have expressed frustration with the applicator design, finding it difficult to dispense the product. Overall, it is seen as a reliable solution for unexpected breakouts when the applicator works properly.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.1 out of 5 stars with 612 reviews
    effectiveness: 3.17 out of 5
    quality: 3.08 out of 5
    value: 2.93 out of 5
    46% would recommend
    47 recommendations

    Product is pretty good, applicator is wasteful

    3 out of 5 stars
    WildBoyMom - 6 days ago
    The product seems to work pretty well, but my 12-year-old has a difficult time applying it evenly across his problem areas. And, there’s only 1/3 of an ounce in the pen. The pen doesn’t last very long, and at $20 a pen it feels pricey. Plus it feels needlessly wasteful to throw away this amount of plastic for such a small amount of product.
    effectiveness: 4 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    My holy grail!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Sophia - 1 month ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have hormonal acne year round; I usually breakout with whiteheads on my chin when I’m on my period. Using the pen on my breakouts before bed takes them away literally overnight. I have also started new skincare within the last month and my skin has been purging. Again on my chin, but also on my cheeks and forehead. This is just so nice to use when I want it to go away super fast. When the whitehead is really bad, I’ll use the pimple patch until it’s small enough then go over it with the pen and it’s gone. Absolutely love this thing.
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    Easy to use

    5 out of 5 stars
    Carolyn B. - 1 month ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use tor the occasional pimple. It works beautifully
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    Doesn’t work

    1 out of 5 stars
    Stephanie D. - 1 month ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried to use it but it doesn’t work. Nothing will come out. I think it’s broken.
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    Broke out worse

    1 out of 5 stars
    Madison - 2 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wanted to like it but I feel like it made me break out worse. I only bought this because i needed it to get rid of a few pimples but when I started using it I broke out all over, and my skin is relatively clear. I haven’t broke out like this for years and I couldn’t think of anything else that would cause this.
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    broken

    1 out of 5 stars
    clara - 2 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    i’ve tried every tip and trick that there is to get it to work and it won’t budge. I’ve bought two of this product trying to see if it will work and none of them work. I’ve tried everything what is going on.
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    For me, it works!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Stephenie - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thought I was sunk with a large pimple showing up on my forehead overnight. However, a couple of treatments and I really do think it went down a lot quicker than it would have had I not used this product. Mind you, I get hormonal acne but otherwise have clear skin, so I'm not sure how it would work on other types of acne. But for spot treatments for the occasional breakout, I would highly recommend! The dispenser is a little odd so you have to push it lightly or too much product will come out but that isn't inconvenient enough to lower the rating of the product itself. I will say, I especially love that this product is NOT drying.
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    Life-changing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Shay - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is truly unlike anything I've ever tried. So fast acting, any pimple that is starting to form is eradicated before it gets any worse! I 100% swear by this
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    Love it!!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Meadow K. - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    I use this when I feel a pimple forming right before bed and wake up with no pimple at all! It is truly amazing. The only loss of the star is that it does dry up slightly in the area but not enough to get flakey.
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    Only thing that works

    5 out of 5 stars
    Mandy - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I put it on nightly to my issue areas and keeps pimples and issues at bay. Truly amazing!
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    Not sure this worked for me

    3 out of 5 stars
    Amber R. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love this, but it just wasn't strong enough. I have relatively dry skin, but have been experiencing wild breakouts now that I'm in my 40's. Nothing seems to work for me, except salicylic acid treatment. I was hoping this would be my solution, but it just wasn't. I felt there wasn't as much product in the tube as I expected, either. I didn't see the results from this that I've gotten from similar products, so I'm not sure if it worked for me or not. Maybe I needed more than one tube to get the results I was looking for?
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    Use Everyday!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Hannah S. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    Use it every day. My skin is T-zone oily and I often get pimples under my hairline so patches can't be used. This isn't cheap and it adds up, but it is essential!
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Magic pen!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Ashley P. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I've never had anything work so fast on my breakouts
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    It's pretty good!

    4 out of 5 stars
    the l. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it on white heads mainly! I usually use it at night and wake up with my white heads gone! I try to only use it no more than 2-3 times a week or it'll dry out my skin. .
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    Didn’t do anything like it

    1 out of 5 stars
    Laura M. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didn’t do anything like it suggested it would, in fact, I felt like it made me break out worse! I gave it months and months thinking it was just my skin getting used to it, but nope, more than 90 days later and I can still create a canvas on my face of pimples if I use this stuff as the paint!
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    I’ve not needed to use

    4 out of 5 stars
    Barb S. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve not needed to use it often but when I have, I’ve liked the product I have liked it. It seems to be a good product.
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    Its Pretty Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Kristin - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started using this product about a month ago. I use it on my under the skin blemishes as well as on my active breakouts after I pop them. I notice after about three days of using it on the spots regularly they flatten really well and are barely noticeable under my concealer. before it would take weeks to get the same result. It also doesn't clog my pores or make my breakouts worse which is a plus. The only side not is I wish it did more for the red mark it leaves behind. But I mean it helps so much with the painful breakouts that it's really not that big of a deal. I recommend using this product.
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    Good product

    3 out of 5 stars
    Addison H. - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good product, takes a little longer than the website says it does to remove pimples. Doesn't work good for blackheads or underground pimples.
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    Its a good value

    5 out of 5 stars
    Sam - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    It works, will take some time but my pimples do go away
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    Gel pen sucks but product is great! Change packaging please!

    2 out of 5 stars
    Kearstin - 5 months ago
    originally posted on Hero
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is awesome and really works, the 2 star review is for the packaging (gel pen) it sucks. You’re supposed to be able to squeeze the squishy part on the pen and the gel is supposed to come out of the tip but mine doesn’t work like that. I pressed/pumped it numerous times and nothing happened. I have to get the whole pen apart just to get to the actual product. Please put it in a tube or jar for easier access!
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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