Puffy under eyes and dark circles become increasingly common as we age, since the skin surrounding the orbital bone is thin and prone to wrinkling and creasing. Sure, a great concealer can help—and you should be using eye cream nightly—but if you’re looking for something that’ll leave you feeling even more bright-eyed (and less puffy) in an instant, try applying an undereye mask or undereye patch prior to doing your makeup in the morning. These are a few I recommend.
10 Best Undereye Masks & Patches
Patchology Flashpatch Eye Gels
Price: $50 for 30 pairs
For those who plan on using undereye masks regularly, this tub comes with 30 pairs of fuss-free eye gels. They’re packed with humectants (to hydrate the under eye area), caffeine (to improve circulation), and other plant-based extracts that help illuminate, giving you a brighter, more awake appearance. BUY NOW
Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Soothing Eye Mask
Price: $17.50 for 3 packets
These stretchy, retinol-infused undereye masks promise to reduce the appearance of wrinkles after just one use. Added bonus: they work on laugh lines too. BUY NOW
Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Hydrating Mask
Price: $60 for 5 pairs
Celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas has been tending to the skin of the Hollywood elite for years, so she knows what it takes to get her clients looking fresh for the red carpet. Even if you’re not an A-lister, these masks are great for special occasions. They improve elasticity, reduce inflammation, brighten skin, and even out pigmentation. BUY NOW
Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches
Price: $24 for 7 pairs
Klorane’s contour patches incorporate cornflower extract, which has long been lauded for its skincare benefits – specifically when used on the eye area. These should be used once daily for a week (the package comes with 7 sachets) and can be stored in the fridge for an additional cooling effect. BUY NOW
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks
Price: $25 for 6 pairs
For a truly indulgent under eye treatment, look no further than Wander’s gold eye masks. Each of the three layers serves a specific purpose: the gold foil prevents evaporation and retains heat, an elastic layer in the middle keeps them in place, and a cellulose fiber base layer ensures that all of the ingredients are fully absorbed by the skin. BUY NOW
Tarte Pack Your Bags Under Eye Patches
Price: $25 for 4 pairs
These vegan and hypoallergenic patches (which come individually wrapped) are soaked in jellified algae and coconut oil to depuff and soothe fine lines. BUY NOW
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