Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s trendy beauty hack is dividing skincare fans

Nicola Peltz-Beckham has set the internet buzzing with her latest beauty statement, but the product has previously sparked mixed reactions among fans and beauty enthusiasts.

The actress and model was recently spotted wearing Starface pimple patches—a quirky yet functional skincare accessory designed to tackle spots—in an Instagram story selfie posted to her three million followers. In the snap, she looked cosy on her road trip in a relaxed-fit white jumper and oversized black sunglasses.

Nicola wore the bright blue patch aka ‘Hydro-stars’ below her nose, seemingly to cover a surface breakout. The star-shaped patches, often used to cover and treat breakouts, have gained a cult following for their bold approach to skincare and for normalising acne and turning it into a fashion statement.

According to the official website, the Hydrostars include ingredients such as a “well-known beta hydroxy acid [BHA], salicylic acid that helps to shrink and soothe deeper spots by dissolving dead skin cells and unclogging pores. Hydrocolloid is a material that’s clinically proven to absorb fluid and help reduce the appearance of inflammation to shrink spots overnight.” Adding, “They shield spots from outside bacteria and serve as a gentle reminder to avoid skin picking.”