8 Dad-Approved Beauty Hacks That, Well, Aren't Half Bad

Dad hack: "I had acne as a teenager, and my dad taught me to ice those big, subterranean, angry, red zits to help ease the inflammation and pain. Not sure if it helped, but it kept me from trying to pick them." — Susi May, senior content director

Our hack: Ice is a great way to soothe inflammation, but you can also treat stubborn breakouts by using CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patches ($5) on your trouble areas. They're made of A.D.F. hydrocolloid material, which extracts impurities while maintaining hydration levels.