How We Evaluate Pimple Patches and Evidence

What kinds of evidence do articles use?

Every article states one of three evidence levels in its details:

Level	What it means	What we may say
Hands-on	Someone at PimplePatche used the product and photographed it using our testing routine	What we saw, with our own photos
Research synthesis	Written from published sources, with no hands-on testing	What the sources say, with their limits
Specs only	Based on the maker's published details	The listed facts, labeled as the maker's claims

An article may only use words like "we tested" when it is hands-on and shows our own photos.

How do we test a patch?

When we review a patch hands-on, we follow one repeatable routine so products can be compared fairly:

Photograph the patch in the same lighting and at the same distance each time.
Note how well it sticks and whether the edges lift over a set wear time.
Record how much fluid it takes in, which shows as the patch turning white.
Note comfort, any redness or irritation, and how it looks under makeup.
Work out the cost per patch from the price we actually paid, with the date.

One person's skin is not a trial. Our tests show how a product behaved for us, and we say so. We do not claim a patch will work the same for you.

What do we not do?

We do not diagnose skin conditions or suggest treatment plans.
We do not publish star ratings, testimonials, or before-and-after sliders.
We do not accept payment for placement or for a better verdict.
We do not use phrases such as "clinically proven" unless a named source supports the exact claim.

How do we handle sources?

Health facts come from medical organizations, regulators and published studies. Each article lists the title, publisher, link and the date we accessed it. If we cannot verify a statement, we remove it.