My Genes Gave Me Dark Circles, But These 14 Miracle Patches Keep My Eyes Bright and Fine Line–Free

Key Ingredients: vitamin C, peptides, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, glycerin

The Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks are designed with busy lifestyles in mind and use vitamin C, peptides, and glycerin to brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and minimize the appearance of crow's-feet. They deliver an instant cooling effect to the under-eyes using no-slip hydrogel technology. These are also a favorite of fellow beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock, who swears by these to revitalize her eyes in under 15 minutes.

Customer Review: "Having tried a variety of eye patches/masks over the years, I've always been left feeling underwhelmed until I tried the Overachiever. Already in love with Morning Cocktail, Last Call Retinol, Skin Glow, and the Ex Pads, I figured for $36 I didn't have much to lose. I was pleasantly surprised and honestly, quite stunned that these eye masks truly made my under eye brighter and tighter! And at 55 years old, I need all the brightening and tightening out there! Signing up for a subscription ASAP before they sell out!"

Key Ingredients: resveratrol, strawberry extract, hyaluronic acid

There are many things that make these Patchology eye gels special, but the one that stands out the most to me is how gentle they are on the delicate under-eye area. It starts with a cutting-edge formula powered by antioxidants resveratrol, strawberry extract, and hyaluronic acid for ample protection against environmental aggressors. These eye gels also prevent the onset of early signs of aging while imbuing the skin with hydration. Try chilling them in the fridge for an extra touch of luxury.

Customer Review: "I love this set of eye masks, they are great to use in the morning to de-puff your eyes and get a nice hydrated glow to them. Its perfect to use right before you start your morning routine as I feel they really wake me up and help me to look refreshed and hydrated! I love how easy they are to use as well, its nice being able to rub the excess serum into your skin after you remove them too! They also smell so amazing!"

Key Ingredients: retinol, squalane, yeast amino acids, peptide complexes, arnica extract, cucumber extract

I've been using these eye gels as part of my nightly skincare routine since being introduced to them a couple of years ago, and I couldn't imagine my nighttime routine without them. Each set of hydrogel patches has precise serum levels using retinol, squalane, peptides, and more for cellular turnover, improved luminosity, and hydration. One particular combination of ingredients—peptide complexes—works overtime to reduce fine lines and smooth crow's-feet.

Customer Review: "I love these restoring eye patches. I use them in the evening before I go to bed and these refresh the tired eye area after a long busy day and after hours of sitting in front of the computer. It's one of the last things I do before sleep and often I use them while winding down and relaxing in bed before turning the light out. The cooling effect around the eye area is fabulous and I can feel myself relaxing before sleep. They also appear to prevent any puffiness around the eye area the next morning. Definitely recommend these eye patches."

Key Ingredients: humectant blend (glycerin and hyaluronic acid), skin-soothing complex (niacinamide, cucumber extract, panthenol), caffeine, peptides

When my skin is dry, my under-eye area has a tendency to put my fine lines and dark circles on display. Tired of scrambling for concealer to cover them when I was low on time in the morning, I reached for Summer Fridays' Jet Lag Eye Patches and never looked back. Their hydrogel formula feels nice and cool on the skin with a skin-smoothing and brightening formula using caffeine, peptides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and more. These great patches treat my under-eyes to a burst of hydration in less than five minutes, but I usually leave them on for longer.

Customer Review: "The Jet Lag Eye Patches are a refreshing pick-me-up for tired eyes. From the moment I applied them, I felt an instant cooling sensation that helped de-puff and wake up my under-eye area. The patches stay in place well, making them easy to wear while getting ready in the morning. After using them, my under-eyes looked brighter and more hydrated, which made a noticeable difference, especially after a restless night. They're a great quick fix for travel or anytime my skin needs an extra boost. Definitely a nice addition to my skincare routine!"

Key Ingredients: none

Dieux's internet-viral eye masks have been one of my go-tos for months, and I'm glad I came across them while scrolling through my For You page. The patches are crafted using 100% medical-grade silicone and have a design that's thin, reusable, and lightweight enough to hold serums, creams, and gels close to your skin so that they can sink in. My under-eyes are always left brightened, hydrated, and ready for makeup. To reuse the patches, simply wash them with hand soap and pat dry.

Customer Review: "This was one of my first products from Dieux and honestly still my favorite. They are by far the best reusable eye patches. They stay in place exactly where you place them, so slipping around at all. I love that I can layer so many different combos of eye creams and products underneath to customize. These really eliminate the need for disposable patches."

Key Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, daisy flower, hawkweed extract, amino acid, copper

Sure, these eye masks look different, but they're also formulated differently. Unlike other options on the market, these are crafted with hyaluronic acid, daisy flower, hawkweed extract, amino acid, and copper, which are delivered to the skin using 1254 self-dissolving micro-needles. The blend of daisy and hawkweed extract brightens dark circles, and amino acid and copper help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Lastly, 50 milligrams of 4D hyaluronic acid create invisible micropores for enhanced delivery, which means these patches are high-tech and highly effective.

Customer Review: "I think I will be using these from now on! Even though I had to adjust them a bit so my skin around my eyes wasn't being pulled, these are very effective eye masks! I actually like the little sensation of the micro needles, but some people may be too sensitive for them. It honestly will be different for everyone. I do see less puffiness and smoother eye lines after just one use! I'm 50, and I see a difference!"

Key Ingredients: pearl, natural collagen, colloidal silver

This is a skincare brand I've only recently been introduced to, and I've been obsessed with everything it has to offer—especially the fast-acting Bright Eyes Depuffing and Brightening Eye Gels. Natural collagen, pearl, and colloidal silver de-puff, brighten, and refresh the under-eyes in minutes. My favorite part is that they can be applied on clean skin or on top of makeup. To use them as part of your skincare routine, remove the patches from their clear adhesive and place onto under-eye area for 15 minutes, then follow with your favorite serum for maximum benefits.

Customer Review: "The Bright Eyes illuminating collagen eye gels are a perfect addition to your face care routine. I apply the gel pads for 10 minutes before I put on my makeup and it makes a huge difference in the appearance of my eyes. I instantly found they eliminated the puffiness, smoothed out the fine lines and wrinkles and brightened my appearance! I've even tried them on other fine lines on my face and they worked for those areas too! Love this product!"

Key Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, glycerin

I love any nourishing skincare product that quickly brightens and smooths my tired under-eyes, and BioEffect's Imprinting Eye Masks accomplish it with just 13 ingredients. Their gel-like texture offers a cooling effect, and the blend of hyaluronic acid and glycerin provides a surge of deep moisture to the under-eyes. Water-soluble and biodegradable, these eye patches are key for visibly plumping and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles so you can have flawless skin and makeup looks.

Customer Review: "This product is an absolute must to use with the eye serum. It really does make a huge difference with results that I can see immediately when I remove them. I have been using them twice a week for 3 weeks along with the eye serum. I've seen a big improvement in the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes in such a short period of time."

Key Ingredients: golden root extract, baker's yeast extract, golden herb extract

I've been using these SkinMedica eye patches for a while now, and I'm still just as obsessed with them as I was when I first added them to my routine. Each set of these high-powered hydrogel masks is infused with a blend of three effective ingredients, offering antioxidants and moisture for an anti-aging effect. I love how soothed and refreshed my skin feels after using these masks, so I reserve them for my lazy skincare routine when I'm not planning to wear makeup.

Customer Review: "I love these eye patches. They really work! I use them on a special occasion when my under eye area requires special touch. They take away the puffiness, dark circles. Super easy to apply, no unpleasant residue, no extra work you need to do after you take them off. I put them in the fridge before applying. Try them! I will be repurchasing."

Key Ingredients: chamomile extract, algae extract, hyaluronic acid

These eye masks were created with the goal of delivering an instant raised and tightened effect that resembles the results of a Botox treatment. Each one of the bamboo sheet masks contains a nourishing combination of five peptides, arbutin, licorice root extract, neuropeptide, and hyaluronic acid. The unique formula also features Matrixyl 3000, a powerful regenerating ingredient that mimics human collagen for brighter, smoother skin.

Customer Review: "I bought these on a whim because my under eye area has been really dry all winter due to the weather and retinol usage. I put these on for about 30 mins and they made a big improvement on my fine lines. Even the next day, my eyes looked much better than before. I would buy them in bulk if I could!"

Key Ingredients: musquat rose, wheat germ, avocado oil, ceramides, shea butter

Here's another reusable option that deserves to be in your skincare routine. These eye patches from French brand Talika are, by far, one of my favorites to use when I'm on the go. These masks are considerably thicker and sturdier than your average eye patches and work by lifting the skin on my under-eye area for fresh circulation. Each time I apply these, my eyes look brighter, smoother, and more awake in as little as 15 minutes. They have a triple-action formula that smooths wrinkles, reduces dark circles, and reverses puffiness.

Customer Review: "I save these patches for special occasions! I have terrible under eye bags and I hide them under my glasses every day. But, since discovering these I don't worry anymore! They significantly reduce puffiness, they smooth out my under eye area and they reduce my dark circles. The effects don't last all day and they're not miracle workers, but my god do they help!!"

Key Ingredients: 24k gold, colloidal gold, caffeine, hydrolyzed collagen

Peter Thomas Roth's luxurious gold-infused eye patches are tried and true. They help reduce the look of under-eye puffiness using caffeine, and hydrolyzed collagen combats wrinkles, fine lines, and crow's-feet. The use of gold in these patches isn't just for show—the gold will leave the skin firm, lifted, and youthful. Trust me when I say it's the fastest way to give your face a lift without the pain and healing time. Goodbye, puffiness; hello, fierce eyes!

Customer Review: "I am in love with this product! I do not have under eye dark circles, but I needed the extra moisture and revamp of my eyes after moving to a dry climate with lots of air pollution. This amazing product makes my under eye de-puff, smooth and silky and reduces the tiny bit of darkish color that I naturally have and just makes my eye look revamped and bright."

Key Ingredients: seaweed extract, vitamin E, peptide complex

Cooling skincare treatments like these are one of the speediest and most effective ways to combat puffiness (especially if you have puffy under-eyes like I do in the mornings). Before going in with my favorite cryo tools, I like to use the 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask. It works to eradicate signs of fatigue while alleviating puffiness and dark circles under the eye area with cooling hydrogel technology. If that weren't already impressive enough, it also uses powerful tetrapeptide and marine-derived extracts to restore the contours of your skin for a youthful appearance.

Customer Review: "As someone who wakes up with under-eye puffiness daily, these have become essential. I use them in the morning while I drink my coffee and the results are visible: lifted, depuffed, and hydrated eyes. Bonus, my concealer applies way more smoothly afterward."

Key Ingredients: patented 3.5-DA compound, vitamin complex

There's no denying how iconic these classic Chanel eye patches are. They're like the designer bag of eye patches, and just having them in your makeup bag makes you feel luxe. However, there's more to them than just their chic design. The eye patches feature a high-tech anti-wrinkle formula that firms and smooths the skin with a high-performing combination of a compound isolated from the morning glory plant and a vitamin complex. Simply use the roll-on serum and layer the hydrogel patches on top.

Customer Review: "Love this Eye Revitalizer. I love the Chanel Le Lift line and recently splurged on this eye treatment. So glad I did. It's outstanding and wonderfully effective. Helps reduce under eye swelling and firms the area around the eye. Leaves eye area feeling refreshed and revitalized. Like a spa treatment for your eye area. Highly recommend."