It's no surprise that tired eyes need some serious TLC after a long string of Zoom meetings, jumping down social media rabbit holes, and general lack of sleep. Here's a well-kept skincare secret to help them look their brighter and more awake: using the best under-eye patches and masks.
These small but mighty essentials are made with hardworking ingredients, like caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and calendula to lift and de-puff while minimizing fine lines and dark circles. And to add to their already effective beauty benefits, these patches are not-so-secret weapons in guarding your face makeup against potential eyeshadow fallout—which is why you'll likely catch your favorite celebrity showcasing a pair on Instagram or TikTok before hitting the red carpet. "Some of my favorite eye patches to use on myself and clients are from Valerie Beverly Hills, since they're made with cucumber, arnica and algae," celebrity aesthetician and founder of Angela Caglia Integrated Beauty, Angela Caglia tells BAZAAR.com. "They're perfect to use before eye makeup to hydrate and de-puff while keeping the delicate eye area free of falling makeup."
If you're short on time and need to de-puff in a flash, reach for these cooling eye gels from Patchology that work in five minutes flat to hydrate, brighten, and soothe under-eyes in need.
Customer review:
"I have dark circles under my eyes and I have tried home remedies other expensive products and hadn't seen results. I purchased these eye gels and after a one time treatment there is a noticeable improvement. They are a little slippery when you open the package, so careful not to drop them. If you are like me and reluctant to try new products for fear of an allergic reaction, I did not have any problem with that. I highly recommend!!" —Char Nae
