Lose the Wrinkles, Dark Circles, and More with an Under-Eye Mask

From puffiness and acne to dark circles and fine lines, the under-eye area can be problematic at any age. If you’ve tried every serum, cream, and gel on the market without much success, an under-eye mask could be just the game changer you’ve been looking for.

Similar to sheet masks, under-eye masks are just stick-on patches you apply beneath your eyes and let sit for a bit. They’re made to address specific concerns, such as dark circles or puffiness. However, they also hydrate, soothe, refresh, and revitalize the delicate skin there. If you’ve never tried an under-eye mask, the time has come!

How to Choose an Under-Eye Mask

Under-eye masks can address any number of issues, so choosing the right one for you really depends on what specific concerns you’re hoping to deal with.

Some of the most common issues include:

• Puffiness
• Dark circles/fatigue
• Fine lines
• General sensitivity
• Lack of hydration

Be sure to carefully look at the intended effects of any mask before choosing it. Because the under-eye area is such delicate, sensitive skin, look for products that use relatively gentle ingredients; you might even find botanical ingredients particularly helpful.

When trying out these masks (or just reading reviews), look for products that go on and—more importantly—come off easily. Again, because the skin under the eyes is quite thin and delicate, it’s important that any mask applied there be easy to remove, so that there won’t be any tugging and peeling on that sensitive skin.

If you’re ready to try an under-eye mask for yourself, browse through some of our top picks to find the product that’s right for you!

Sephora Collection Clean Eye Masks

Ease into the under-eye mask trend with Sephora Collection Clean Eye Masks. They’re super-simple, affordable patch “masks” for the under-eye area.

Made from naturally sourced, vegan ingredients, the masks come in the following four versions, each of which addresses a different concern:

• Cucumber: Soothes puffiness.
• Watermelon: Hydrates and adds glow.
• Caffeine: Energizes and smooths the skin.
• Pomegranate: Works wonders for dark circles and fatigue.

Peace Out Puffy Under-Eye Patches

Want a multi-ingredient patch that addresses all your concerns at once? Try the Peace Out Puffy Under-Eye Patches! Bio-cellulose patches that can help improve tired, puffy under-eyes in just fifteen quick minutes.

Caffeine works to take down the puffiness, while niacinamide brightens dark circles and hyaluronic acid replenishes moisture.

Tarte SEA Pack Your Bags Under-Eye Patches

Vegan and hypoallergenic, the Tarte SEA Pack Your Bags Under-Eye Patches are easy to apply to the under-eye area for quick results.

Algae and coconut oil help to hydrate, brighten, and de-puff—the three most important things an under-eye patch should do. Each kit comes with four sets of two under-eye patches.

INC.redible Recharge Hydrating Hyaluronic Under-Eye Masks

Made from cooling, soothing hydrogel, the INC.redible Recharge Hydrating Hyaluronic Under-Eye Masks are small under-eye masks that pack a lot of power.

Each patch contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and niacinamide for clarity and balance. Plus, they’re clear, glittery, and fun to use.

Earth Therapeutics Hydrogel Collagen Under-Eye Patch

The Earth Therapeutics Hydrogel Collagen Under-Eye Patch is a straightforward product designed for tackling the most common issues for the under-eye area. It’s an easy-to-use patch that features collagen as the main ingredient to help reduce puffiness and dark circles.

The two-sided design (one fabric and one gel) makes application and removal easy.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Charcoal Hydrogel Under-Eye Masks

Start with the soothing, cooling feel of hydrogel, then add the clarifying power of charcoal, in one easy-to-use patch. The e.l.f. Cosmetics Charcoal Hydrogel Under-Eye Masks are vegan, cruelty-free patches that use green tea and lavender extract, and charcoal to remove impurities.

They also soothe the skin to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

Pacifica Eye Bright Under-Eye Vitamin C Spot Serum Mask

The Vitamin C in the Pacifica Eye Bright Under-Eye Vitamin C Spot Serum Mask promotes brighter, clearer skin in the under-eye area, just as it does for the rest of your face.

At the same time, its carefully balanced combination of marine plant extracts supports hydration and soothes skin to reduce puffiness, wrinkles, and dark circles.

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Whether you’re trying to get rid of dark circles, fine lines, or puffiness, under-eye masks can make a huge difference. Work one into your weekly skin care routine, and before you know it, you’ll be bright-eyed again, even if you’re not always bushy-tailed.