Everyone knows how delicate the undereye area is. Almost annoyingly so. Which means you can't just slather on your go-to face moisturizer and call it a day. No, you need to select products targeted to that particular section of skin, which is why there are so many eye creams and masks out there. But how do you know which ones deliver visible results? Simple. Keep reading to uncover the best undereye patches.
Our criteria is pretty straightforward. We looked for patches that live up to their promises. Whether they're meant to combat puffiness, sagging, dark circles, wrinkles or fine lines. The beauty of these patches is the fact that they're mess-free. All you have to do is apply, then go about your business for around 10 to 20 minutes.
Here are the best undereye patches to introduce into your skin care routine.
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Masks, $26 at Sephora
Wander Beauty's eye masks are ideal for traveling since each set is individually packaged. Each gold foil eye mask relies on peptides to improve texture and tone, amino acids to maintain healthy hydration levels and hyaluronic acid to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra Gel Eye Patches, $75 at Revolve
Another golden option, these patches are packed with precious minerals, including two forms of gold. Colloidal gold lifts and tightens while 24-karat gold firms, brightens and calms. There's also glycerin and hyaluronic acid for hydration plus caffeine to condition and reduce puffiness.
Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask Single, $15 at Joanna Vargas
You'll definitely want to stock up by purchasing several pairs. These patches are designed to plump, soothe and lift the skin under your eyes. They contain chlorophyll-rich algae and soothing chamomile so they visibly reduce redness and irritation while tackling wrinkles, bags and sagging.
Pixi FortifEYE Toning Eye Patches With Collagen and Peptides, $24 at Ulta Beauty
Wake up that tired skin under your eyes with these collagen-, peptide- and caffeine-infused patches. The formula rejuvenates as it refreshes while also toning and de-puffing.
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, $17 at 111SKIN
These eye patches are real multitaskers. Hyaluronic acid moisturizes, a peptide complex strengthens, retinol refreshes as vitamins target and improve discoloration. There's even Argireline to relax tense muscles.
Topicals Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks, $22 at Sephora
Topicals' patches are ideal for beating the heat. The hydrogel patches cool while fading the look of both dark circles and discoloration. They accomplish such a feat with the help of caffeine, kojic acid and arbutin.
LOOPS Under Eye Mask, $25 at LOOPS
Consider these masks like a multivitamin for your undereye area. They act fast to banish the look of lackluster, puffy skin thanks to niacinamide, retinol and pearl extract. Use for just 10 minutes two to three times a week.
Dieux Forever Eye Mask Reusable 100% Silicone Patches, $25 at Sephora
If you're just as concerned about the environment as you are about your undereye area, meet your new BFF. This "infinitely reusable" eye mask is suitable for use with any serums or creams you're already using. Or pick up the brand's Auracle Peptide & Antioxidant Eye Gel to keeps things all in the family.
COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch, $28 at Ulta Beauty
Don't let the snail in the title deter you from giving these patches a whirl. They visibly plump, hydrate and brighten the undereye area with the power of snail secretion filtrate. There are even two sizes so you're guaranteed to find the perfect fit.
Peace Out Puffy Under-Eye Patches, $25 at Sephora
Peace Out's bio-cellulose undereye patches combat puffiness and dark circles in only 15 minutes. Caffeine tackles the former, while niacinamide brightens the latter. There's also hyaluronic acid to hydrate by binding moisture to skin.