How to Use hydrocolloid in a Sentence

hydrocolloid

noun
  • These also have hydrocolloid on them to keep dirt and germs away.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2022
  • The cornerstone of the collab is hydrocolloid pimple patches in trendy shapes like shrooms and daisies.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, go for plain hydrocolloid or look for soothing ingredients like aloe and chamomile.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024
  • Each patch is formulated with medical-grade hydrocolloid to suck the gunk out of your pimple to slow growth overnight.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Always have patches at the ready with this 120-sticker pack that includes hydrocolloid and tea tree oil.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Have a red, angry pimple that might be a candidate for hydrocolloid patch or Band-Aid?
    — Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 24 May 2022
  • Someone told me about hydrocolloid acne patches that were fairly commonly used in Seoul at the time.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022
  • As the patch absorbs excess fluid, the hydrocolloid material that the patch is made of can react to it, turning white in some cases.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • These ultra-thin budget-friendly patches from Soko Glam are made with vegan hydrocolloid to help heal your skin.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Each one is made with hydrocolloid, which Starface says helps shrink pimples, absorb fluid, reduce spots and prevent picking.
    — Good Housekeeping, 4 Dec. 2022
  • What is the difference between hydrocolloid and salicylic acid?
    — Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2023
  • The hydrocolloid creates a protective cover to aid healing, allowing skin to repair faster.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 May 2020
  • These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
  • This clarifying moisturizer, in tandem with things like a retinol serum and hydrocolloid patches, has worked wonders to keep my complexion balanced and clear.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 1 July 2020
  • Gifting someone the new Starface Black Star hydrocolloid patches?
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 15 Nov. 2022
  • These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.
    — Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to using hydrocolloid to attack acne-causing bacteria, the patches also prevent you from scratching or picking at your pimple.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023
  • The hydrocolloid keeps the blister contained in a wet environment and also releases an active gel that absorbs fluid from the blister—all while keeping the wound cushioned from further harm.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Shaped like miniature stars and dots, the hydrocolloid bandages not only cover blemishes and remove the temptation for picking, but also enable the inflammation to heal faster.
    — Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
  • From hydrocolloid patches to neutralizing gels, few — at least in my experience — actually reduce redness, draw out gunk, and heal breakouts quickly.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The sticker is a more transparent, under-the-radar version of the popular Mighty Patches, which are small, circular hydrocolloid bandages.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2020
  • These cute lil hydrocolloid stickers work to create a moise, germ-free environment for pimples to drain and heal, while also protecting them from outside bacteria and irritation.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Dermatologist Hadley King said the patches are safe to wear for hours and that hydrocolloid, the ingredient in many pimple patches, pulls out fluid from pimples to dry them up faster.
    — Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Neogen’s transparent hydrocolloid patches shield your breakout from water, dirt, and other threats on the outside while creating enough moisture underneath to minimize scarring.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The hydrocolloid pimple patches, fashioned after mushrooms, daisies, jelly beans, bubbles and more, will debut on Rhode’s website April 13.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Instead of dropping $20+ on pimple patches, people are cutting up regular, $4 hydrocolloid Band-Aids to clear their acne.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 23 Feb. 2021
  • On sous vide equipment, the Pacojet, ultrasonic baths, gelling agents, hydrocolloids and emulsifiers, the text is astonishingly thorough.
    — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 23 May 2016
  • These star patches are formulated with salicylic acid and hydrocolloids to shrink uncomfortable spots and protect from picking, lessening redness and irritation.
    — Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • These pimple patches have 36 patches that are UV sterilized, made with medical-grade hydrocolloid, and can withstand a whole night of tossing, turning, and pillow-squishing.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2024
  • The gummies are formulated with Vitamin C and E, collagen peptides and lemon balm, while the Hydro-Stars are made with 100 percent hydrocolloid.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

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