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Best Overall
Best Plumping
Best for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
Best Smoothing
Best for Dry Skin
Best for Uneven Skin Tone
Best for Dark Circles
Best Tightening
Best Kit
Best for Sensitive Skin
Best Depuffing
Best Brightening
Under-eye patches are great for solving concerns like dryness, puffiness,
fine lines
, and
darkness
. "The concept of an under-eye patch is to deliver an active ingredient in a concentrated way via occlusion," explains
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
, a board-certified dermatologist. "Think of it as eye cream with a slightly stronger method of delivery," she says.
The Best Under-Eye Patches
Best Overall:
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Microneedle Eye Patches
Best Plumping:
Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches
Best for Fine Lines and Wrinkles:
111 Skin Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches
Best Smoothing:
Soke Hydrogel Eye Treatment Patch
Best for Dehydrated Skin:
NuFace Ionplex Hydra-Gel Patches
There's an eye patch for a range of concerns, be it puffiness, dryness, or dark circles. The best part is they're so easy to incorporate into your routine, too. Like mini sheet masks, you apply them on your face and leave them on for the allotted time (usually up to 15 minutes), whether that's while you’re doing your post-shower body care out, reading in bed, or cleaning up after dinner. It's so easy to multitask and care for that gentle skin under the eyes. Scroll to the bottom to find out what to look for and consider about under-eye patches and discover picks that are expert-recommended. This is what we loved.
1
Best Overall
PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Microneedle Eye Patches
$100
Dermstore
Credit: PCA Skin
Why We Love It
Results visible after one treatment
Ultra-hydrating
Reduces look of dark circles and wrinkles
What to Consider
Pricer compared to other options
We know these are a splurge, but these aren't your regular ol' eye patches. They're an impressive treatment that contains 1,254 self-dissolving microneedles infused with hyaluronic acid to promote hydration and plumpness after each use. They also contain daisy flowers, hawkweed extract, amino acids, and copper to combat dark circles and help reduce expression lines and wrinkles. Based on the brand's study, users saw a 22 percent reduction in wrinkles from one treatment after 12 weeks. Oprah Daily's creative director,
Adam Glassman
, uses them regularly, sharing that they stay put for hours. If you want to try them before splurging on the four pack, you can also get a single pair for $28.
Key ingredients:
Hyaluronic acid, daisy flower, and hawkweed extract
of patches:
4 pairs
Adam Glassman, Oprah Daily creative director, wears the PCA Skin eye patches to bed.
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2
Best Plumping
Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches
$23
Amazon
Why We Love It
Very hydrating
Plumps lines immediately
Improves signs of aging over time
What to Consider
They are a little slippery to get out of the jar
“I’ve started to notice a couple of fine lines appear underneath my eyes, so I’ve been reaching for these patches nearly every night because they immediately hydrate and make the skin look more plump,” says Oprah Daily senior beauty editor
Genesis Rivas
. In addition to its immediate moisturizing effects, the formula contains caviar extract,
PDRN
, and exosomes to regenerate skin and strengthen the skin barrier over time.
Key ingredients:
PDRN, exosomes, caviar extract, and caffeine
of patches:
60 count
Genesis Rivas, Oprah Daily senior beauty editor, wearing Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches.
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Best for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
111 Skin Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches
$190
Amazon
Credit: 111 Skin
Why We Love It
Smooths lines and wrinkles
Contains retinol
What to Consider
It's a splurge
Oprah Daily beauty director
Kate Sandoval Box
says these splurge-worthy patches work incredibly well. Each set comes with two semi-circle patches, two rectangular strips, and one diamond-shaped patch."I placed them on clean, dry skin before bed (the rectangular strips went across my forehead lines, the diamond patch on my elevens, and the semi-circles along my crow’s feet) and woke up to zero fine lines. Zero," she says.
"A few things to know: The results are, of course, temporary. My little lines began to creep back later that day, and obviously, they can’t erase deep creases. Do save these for a special occasion, but sleep in them the night before—they aren’t wet, messy, or slippery—I’m a side and stomach sleeper, and they don’t budge a bit, then remove them at least an hour before the event because he rim of the patches and the built-in micro-cones leave an impression in the skin that takes a little while to go away."
Key ingredients:
Retinol, vitamin C, and peptides
of patches:
3 pairs
Kate Sandoval Box, Oprah Daily beauty director, applies the 111 Skin patches before bed.
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4
Best Smoothing
Soke Hydrogel Eye Treatment Patch
$15
sokebeauty.com
Why We Love It
Covers a large a
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Call (646) 691-8273 or book online at candybeauty.store.
Our expert estheticians are ready to create your personalized treatment plan.
Source: https://www.oprahdaily.com/beauty/skin-makeup/g39024038/best-under-eye-patches/
