Under eyes are one area that deserve way more attention. While we tend to show a lot of love to our face and neck, the skin under our eyes needs just as much love and care! The delicate skin underneath the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than other parts of the face. Because of this, signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and fatigue (hello dark circles!) tend to show up here first.
In addition to a regimented skincare routine brimming with natural ingredients and impactful actives, one of our favorite ways to instantly improve the appearance of dull, tired under eyes is with under eye patches. Like a special sheet mask for under your eyes, gel patches specifically target concerns around the eye area, like dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles. Plus, it’s a great way to add more self-care to your daily routines!
Below, we’re taking a deep dive into under eye patches and their benefits, as well as answering some frequently asked questions. Ready? Let’s go!
Benefits of Under Eye Patches
Bye Bye Dark Circles
Dark circles underneath the eyes can be caused by a multitude of factors, from aging and genetics to lack of sleep and dehydration. While everyone’s dark circles can’t be fixed with at-home treatments, including topical eye creams and under eye patches in your daily routine will help you see improvements.
Under eye patches help target dark circles with their cooling properties that reduce swelling, which is ideal for dark circles triggered by inflammation. Our under eye patches also include skin brightening ingredients like niacinamide which gently targets hyperpigmentation to reduce darkness.
Hydration Boost
One of the main benefits of under eye patches is their ability to instantly improve skin hydration levels. Small but mighty, gel eye patches are typically packed with a hydrating serum that sinks quickly into the skin to restore moisture levels. This is ideal for those with dry patches under the eyes that won't go away or improving the overall look of dull, dehydrated skin.
Cools and De-Puffs
Under eye patches are naturally cooling, which helps to constrict blood vessels and reduce fluid retention and puffiness. As an added de-puffing bonus, our eye gel patches contain caffeine, which also assists in vasoconstriction. This helps soothe inflammation, support microcirculation and improve the appearance of under eye bags.
Smooths Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Hydration from humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin provides surface-level plumping that temporarily smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is perfect for pre-makeup application when you want your skin to look its best! In addition to hard-working humectants, our under eye patches contain adenosine, a naturally occurring compound that has been shown to boost the production of collagen and elastin as well as contribute to firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
A Self-Care Moment
We can’t neglect the benefit under eye patches have on our mood. Adding in an eye mask once or twice a week is a simple and affordable way to make your skincare routine feel more indulgent. These small acts of self-care can do a lot to make us feel pampered, relaxed, confident, and ready to take on our day!
How Do I Use Under Eye Patches?
Let’s be honest: using under eye patches is really easy (and fun)!
- Begin with freshly cleansed skin and apply any lightweight toners or essences like our Blemish Calming Facial Toner Pads or Snow Mushroom Essence for an added boost beneath the eye mask.
- Apply the eye patches directly underneath the eye, making sure it fits comfortably and firmly attaches to the skin. Hold in place for 1-2 minutes.
- Sit back and relax for 20 to 30 minutes!
- Remove the eye patches and gently massage the remaining essence in with your fingertips. Do not rinse!
- Follow with the rest of your skincare routine. You can use eye patches during your morning, evening, or pre-event routine when you need a quick refresh.
Terez & Honor Tip: Keep your eye patches in the fridge for a faster way to cool and de-puff tired under eyes.
When Should I Use Under Eye Patches?
The best part about our under eye patches is that you can use them anytime, anywhere! The de-puffing formula is a refreshing way to start your day or a soothing addition to your nighttime routine and is gentle enough for daily use. The versatile formulation also means they can be used on other areas of the face, like laugh lines, that need a smoothing, hydrating boost. Our eye patches snug fit technology means they have a comfortable, superior adherence that allows you to go about your daily activities while your under eyes get some much-needed love.
Do Under Eye Patches Work?
The short answer is yes! Our Caffeine & Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Patches are super-charged with the highest concentration of active ingredients, bathing the under eyes in a refreshing, hydrating serum that plumps the skin and tackles concerns like fine lines, darkness, and dehydration.
Our Caffeine & Hyaluronic Acid Eye Patches are clinically proven to:
- 7% improvement in skin hydration immediately after use
- 97% significant reduction in under-eye puffiness after use
- Be gentle enough for daily use and is safe for sensitive skin
- Improve skin smoothness immediately
Here are some of the active ingredients that make our eye patches so effective:
- Caffeine: Skin pick-me-up that soothes, brightens, and de-puffs
- Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 is a versatile ingredient that supports brighter, smoother, more hydrated skin
- Hyaluronic Acid: Humectant that plumps the delicate under eyes, helping minimize dullness, fine lines, and dark circles
- Adenosine: Soothing, anti-aging ingredient that supports healthy collagen levels and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Glycerin: Natural humectant that improves skin barrier function and hydration
- Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate: Naturally derived from chamomile flowers, it helps reduce inflammation and skin moisture
Picking the Right Under Eye Patches Matters
Under eye patches have quickly become a popular skincare product, and for good reason—they work! But not all under eye patches are the same. Our Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid Under Eye Patches have been expertly formulated with the highest quality active ingredients and clinically tested for visible results everyone can enjoy.
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