Each little sticker is layered with 24 microdarts. Microdarts are often used in patches—be it for acne or under-eye circles—as a way to deliver effective ingredients to the skin in a time-released manner. Essentially: Put these dots on your dark spot, and over the next two hours, it'll deliver a dose of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, and vitamin C. Read: Basically every ingredient praised for their efficacy at brightening skin.  

Hyperfade, ZitSticka ($34)

If used as directed—twice daily for two weeks—these can help fade marks pretty dramatically. The actives are delivered through 172 microdarts, each containing niacinamide, licorice root, and tranexamic acid, a popular amino acid derivative often used to even tone. 

Dark Spots Brightening Dots, Peace Out ($28)

This option stars hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. The hyaluronic acid can keep the area soothed, hydrated, and plump—while the vitamin C can get to work. The antioxidant not only neutralizes inflammation and brightens skin, but also has a vital role in the collagen production process. These patches use ascorbyl glucoside, a more stable form of vitamin C that is converted into L-ascorbic acid on the skin. 

Focuspot Dark Spot Micro Tip Patch, Dr. Jart ($18)

This brand is a K-Beauty staple stateside and thus always delivers on products that originate there. The patches, here, contain the popular niacinamide and licorice root extract. However, these also contain centella asiatica extract (sometimes called cica), which does wonders for inflammation as well as redness, if your dark spots come with a pinky hue.

Dark Spot Microdarts, Peach & Lily ($8.99)

A few days after your pimple has subsided, apply these two to three times a day to see the best results. There's a cocktail of four solid ingredients that help smooth skin, even texture, and improve tone: vitamin C, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and sodium hyaluronate.  

Micropoint for Dark Spots, Hero Mighty Patch ($12.99)