The Best Under-Eye Patches To Minimise Puffiness, Dryness, And More

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 minimising 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 have dry skin or are looking to boost the benefits of under-eye patches, Caglia recommends going a step further with your skincare regimen and incorporating a facial tool. "I recommend using what's referred to as an infusion driver, like a facial roller or Gua Sha. I usually reach for my Rose Quartz Rosebud Eye Treatment Set on clients, as its very cold naturally, which helps stimulate blood flow and ultimately minimise puffiness while penetrating the eye area even further."

To give your eyes a little relief, we've rounded up some of the most effective and editor-tested under-eye patches and masks available, from popular beauty brands like Joanna Vargas and Skyn Iceland.

Related article: BAZAAR Beauty Awards 2022: The Best Eye Creams That Target Fine Lines, Dark Circles and Puffiness

JOANNA VARGAS

Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask

PROS

• Brightening

Powered by hyaluronic acid, these concentrated gel patches work to brighten, firm, and deeply hydrate tired under-eyes, and were recently named a BAZAAR Skincare Award winner.

TONYMOLY

Moisture Boost Cooling Hydrogel Eye Patches

PROS

• Cooling

Cooling gel eye patches feel as good as they sound. This set from K-Beauty favorite TonyMoly leaves your delicate eye area soft and supple.

Customer review:

"These are just super cooling, aesthetically pleasing, and good for the skin. comes with so many, I won’t need to buy for a while." —Alexa K.

PEACE OUT

Puffy Under-Eye Patches

PROS

• Vegan

Peace Out Skincare's under-eye patches are among the best for dark circles, and work in 15 minutes using caffeine, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to brighten and de-puff.

Customer review:

"I’m in love with these Peace Out eye patches! They help to soothe the dark circles under my eyes. They really drastically reduce the puffiness I get under my eyes. I’d recommend these to anyone who struggles with under eye circles." —Bernice F.

SKYN ICELAND

Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels (16-Pack)

PROS

• Anti-aging

We're big fans of these culty cooling gel patches from Skyn Iceland, which use actual Icelandic glacial water to soothe under-eyes while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Customer review:

"I had gotten a pair in a sample bag, I quickly bought more. These work wonders on crow's feet! They're cool and easy to use!" —DMensch

BENTON

Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch

PROS

• Hydrating

Don't let the snail secretion ferment in these best-selling hydrogel eye patches scare you off: They're also embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders to brighten and revitalize skin while evening its tone.

Customer review:

"My skin loves the hydrogel eye patches. This product will eliminate my dark circles, puffy eyes as well as fine lines around my eyes. I like to keep the patches under my eye while I finish the rest of my skincare routine to let my skin soak up all of the goodness of the essence." —Carolyn G.

DIEUX SKIN

Forever Eye Mask

Chances are you've seen this popular eye mask all over TikTok, and for good reason: Not only is it crafted from medical-grade silicone, but you can also use it over and over again to soothe and de-puff.

Customer review:

"So impressed with my Dieux experience and these incredible eye masks! They adhere perfectly, and I’m seeing a noticeable improvement in my under eye skin. Really cannot recommend enough!" —Katie R.

WANDER BEAUTY

Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks

PROS

• Plumping

"Wander Beauty's eye masks use a lightweight foil that not only looks chic, also helps to further infuse skin-loving ingredients like aloe, calendula, amino acids and peptides," says Caglia. "They plump, soothe, and fight fine lines." These gold foil patches were our 2021 Skincare Awards pick for best eye mask, since they contain extracts like camu camu, calendula, and aloe leaf to expertly prep skin for foundation and concealer.

KNC BEAUTY

Star Eye Mask (5-Pack)

PROS

• Paraben-free

These gold-infused patches help increase collagen production and blood flow, and feature an adorable shooting-star shape that's worthy of an Instagram selfie.

JILLIAN DEMPSEY

Hydrating Eye Masks

PROS

• De-puffing

Actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of using these bio-cellulose masks to de-puff before major events. They contain a blend of ingredients like almond and camelina oils plus hyaluronic acid that's ideal for plumping and hydrating the under-eyes.

Customer review:

"I took the leap and bought these eye masks and I am so happy I did. They have made such a huge difference in my under eyes which has always been my main insecurity. I have tried everything and nothing works as good as these do. I love looking at myself in the mirror after using these. I will definitely be purchasing these again." —Noelle

LIVE TINTED

Rays Copper Eye Masks

PROS

• De-puffing

This pair of biodegradable copper masks from Live Tinted is a hit among Ulta customers, with one writing that the under-eye essentials are, "A superior product at a great price point, and smooth and depuff my under-eye area very nicely. Does not slip off when wearing."

DR. ZION X MURAD

Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks (5-Pack)

PROS

• Dermatologist-tested

Here's a pack of eye masks created by the skin experts at Murad in partnership with board-certified Internal Medicine physician Dr. Zion Ko. They feature a blend of fast-acting and delayed-release retinol that work to lift and firm your under-eyes while supplying them with hydration.

Customer review:

"I tried these for the first time using my rewards points and was instantly hooked. My eyes look brighter, more awake but my favorite part about them is they are the only eye patches I have tried that don’t sting." —Chloe H.

LOOPS

Weekly Reset Under Eye Mask Set (5-Pack)

PROS

• Brightening

Not only is this colorful under-eye mask fun to wear, it also uses retinol to minimize fine lines plus pearl extract to lock in moisture (which comes in handy during colder months).

Customer review:

"I am obsessed with these masks. I use them two to three times a week. I use the eye mask patches daily. They leave my skin smooth and hydrated. I look younger and have a glow. I will be a customer for life!" —Brooke B.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ

Vitality-Enhancing Eye Mask Supreme

PROS

• Hydrating

If you prefer multitasking skincare staples, this oversized mask not only covers your eyes, but is large enough to give your forehead and temples a glowy boost.

PATCHOLOGY

Flashpatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels (30-Pack)

PROS

• De-puffing

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

CHANEL

Le Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Flash Eye Revitalizer

PROS

• Expert-recommended

For moments when you're feeling particularly fancy, this eye treatment from Chanel starts with a highly concentrated roll-on of the Le Lift serum to firm under-eyes and 10 sets of patches to seal in all that moisture. "Chanel eye patches are a fun splurge. It’s a two-part system with a roller to ensure lots of serum," says Caglia. "As an added bonus, it’s also fun to see yourself wearing the trendy Chanel logo."

SHANGPREE

Marine Energy Eye Mask

PROS

• Nourishing
• Soothing

This eye mask is ideal for sensitive skin types, as it includes soothing ingredients like algae, rosemary, and chamomile flower extracts to prevent irritation.

PETER THOMAS ROTH

24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

PROS

• Hydrating

It doesn't get much more luxe than 24-karat gold skincare: These gilded treatments from the skincare aficionados at Peter Thomas Roth are a hit among beauty lovers.

Customer review:

"I have chronically puffy eyes due to allergies and heredity. These are the only thing that helps reduce that puffiness. I’ve tried so many. I can’t use them everyday because that is too cost prohibitive, but in those days that I’m extra puffy or for a special event this is is the first thing I reach for." —theblackswan

ESTÉE LAUDER

Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

PROS

• Anti-aging

Infused with the same ingredients behind the beloved Advanced Night Repair Serum—one of the most iconic beauty products of all time—these patches are made to provide smoother, more radiant under-eyes in just 10 minutes flat.

Customer review:

"Really surprised at how effective it is and I've only used it once so far. Going to use my second application and looking forward to the results." —Kathy

111SKIN

Sub-Zero 8-Piece De-Puffing Eye Mask Set

PROS

• Cooling

Here's an eye mask set that's made to channel the skin care benefits of extreme cold, and uses a blend of peptides and marine complex to help you appear more rested.

SISLEY-PARIS

Eye Contour Mask

PROS

• Hydrating

Plant-based actives like ginkgo biloba and arnica (from the sunflower family) work overtime in this eye mask to leave your skin feeling nice and supple while minimizing puffiness.

Customer review:

"This product is the best on the market.Get it and don't worry about the price. It lasts forever." —Myriam B.

This article originally appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US.