From Grimes and BB Trickz to Slushy Noobz’s Hamzah, beabadoobee, Lil Uzi Vert and Nettspend, cyber-savvy tastemakers have their faces “inked” with hydrocolloid designs—proof that acne care just got a major clout boost.
Beauty collides with counterculture as Starface, the cult-favorite pimple-patch brand, teams up with Heaven by Marc Jacobs for a tattoo-inspired drop that’s as gritty as it is gratifying. Inside the limited-edition compact, four fresh motifs await—a flowing script, Heaven’s twin-headed teddy, a skittering spider and the classic “MOM” flash—each rendered in Starface’s stick-on hydrocolloid formula by artists Keegan Dakkar, Sean Kennedy, Rachel Lu and David Enth.
Eschewing polished beauty-campaign tropes, photographer Morgan Maher shot a cast of online icons as if they’d just stumbled off an underground gig. The images feature Grimes, BB Trickz, Hamzah of Slushy Noobz, beabadoobee, Lil Uzi Vert and Nettspend sporting the patches like guerrilla face tattoos—ID-style portraits that feel both raw and magnetic. The takeaway? Even a tiny breakout can be your next street-style flex.
This unexpected mash-up marks a tonal shift for Starface, which built its following on whimsical designs and nostalgic collabs (Hello Kitty, Sesame Street, SpongeBob SquarePants). Partnering with Heaven by Marc Jacobs—a label steeped in underground youth culture—injects a darker, DIY spirit in line with recent Heaven projects, from a temporary-tattoo art book to apocalyptic hair-dye drops.
With this launch, Heaven extends its run as subculture curator, and Starface proves its patches aren’t just skincare but pop-cultural accessories. Whether you’re after breakout relief or a bit of face-ink rebellion, this collab has you covered.
