In a dream world, we would all get eight hours of deep sleep and wake up feeling (and looking) refreshed. Sadly, life can get in the way of our beauty sleep and the first place the exhaustion shows up is those dark circles under our eyes.
Enter the trusty patch…
Whether you want to brighten your under eyes, firm them up, or simply bask in all the cooling glory, there is a hard-working patch for every need — figuring out which patch does what is the problem though!
However, fear not, we are here to break down the five best under-eye patches on the market and what they actually do.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches
from $35 at Amazon
BEST FOR: Hydrating & softening
These cooling, individually wrapped patches keep popping up on a few ‘best beauty buys’ lists, and rightly so. They’re a burst of instant hydration for the often-dry skin under our eyes (thanks to the humectants) while the niacinamide and caffeine components work to refresh. They also prep the skin wonderfully for makeup.
CosRx The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch
from $32 at Amazon
BEST FOR: Puffiness
You won’t need a cold spoon under the eyes when you can reach for one of these K-beauty jelly patches to ease any puffiness! They contain five types of peptides and collagen, plus Vitamin B12, which combine well to enhance skin’s elasticity and create that plumped, bouncy look. Caffeine is the key to depuffing tired-looking eyes.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks
from $85 at Sephora
BEST FOR: Fine lines
Lack of sleep = accelerated skin ageing, but you can press pause on those fine lines with tri-active retinol, the wonder formulation in these pleasantly effective eye masks. By combining fast-acting and time-released retinols, these extra-large masks are able to make a noticeable difference to the look of your wrinkles in just 15 minutes. Truly!
Pixi BeautifEYE Brightening Patches
from $45 at Sephora
BEST FOR: Brightening up skin
If a dull complexion is your main concern, give these citrus-coloured gels a go. The Vitamin C and liquorice root will target lacklustre skin, and they stay put under your eyes, making them an easy addition to your on-the-go morning routine. There’s 60 patches in a tub, which is pretty good value, too.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Express Eye Mask
from $85 at Amazon
BEST FOR: Firming
Rejuvenating retinol helps to soften the lines on the skin, but these eye masks contain other impressive ingredients, such as benibaba flower to energise and lift. They’re on the pricier side, but worth the investment if firmer, stronger skin is your beauty mission.
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