Acne is skin’s true villain.

Whether it is a whitehead, blackhead, or pimple, acne terrorizes puberty-stricken teens and mature adults alike.

Some hacks are definitely better than others.

woman looking at her acne in mirror

Dermatologists warn against theviral aspirin face maskbut support homemade aloe vera facials.

Another hack seeking approval from the masses involves eye drops.

Yes, Visine might be added to the acne-fighting arsenal.

person holding Visine eye drops box

Some of our favorite celebs swear by it.

For years, Visine has helped people take care of dry, itchy, and red eyes.

But what about dry, itchy, and red blemishes?

The pimple remedy everyone is trying

Visineis made with 0.05% tetrahydrozoline.

It is a decongestant and vasoconstrictor that reduces swelling in blood vessels, resulting in redness relief.

And the product slogan “It gets the red out” applies to more than just bloodshot eyes.

Tetrahydrozoline fights against acne.

It is a DIY remedy that actually works.

Any eye drop with the vasoconstrictor will do the trick.

It turns out treating pimples isn’t the only unconventional way to use eye drops.

He toldAllure, “Visine constricts blood vessels, so it’ll make that less obvious.”

No red eyes after crying, dark circles appear lighter, and your zit is less red?

It sounds too good to be true, but Visine is a skin hero.

And here’s how you might use it to make pesky pimples disappear.

You know Barrymore is all about the drugstore hacks.

Her healthy and beauty brand Flower is a CVS staple, so we don’t take her advice lightly.

But she is not the only expert who uses this trick.

Makeup artist Matin Maulawizada reaches for the Visine when he feels any pus-filled bumps starting to form.

First, he goes in with witch hazel and then a cotton pad soaked with Visine.

Leave it on for a few minutes, and voila.

While Visine is a quick fix for zits that pop up overnight, it is not a permanent solution.

So don’t swap out the retinol for eye drops.

They provide cosmetic fixes and don’t serve to cure acne or prevent future breakouts.

It is kind of like a liquidpimple patch.