15 best eye patches for when your under-eye area is in need for that extra bit of TLC
Is it ever a bad idea to stock up on eye patches? Nope. Think about it – considering how sensitive and thin our under-eye skin is, caring for it should be one of your top skincare priorities. Not to mention factors like stress and lack of sleep often result in puffy eyes and dark circles (if you're not familiar, I'm jealous).
Sure, eye creams are great for tackling the above in the long-term – and a good concealer can help, too – but what if you need a quick pick-me-up ahead of an important day? That's exactly when eye patches come into play.
We've all been there: whether you stayed up all night binging the hottest new Netflix series or if you got just a little bit carried away celebrating your bestie's engagement, your under-eyes will crave that extra bit of TLC next morning. Our advice? Put your eye patches in your skincare fridge the night before, pop them on as soon as you've washed your face in the morning and watch them work their magic while you're drinking your coffee, getting ready or catching up on the morning headlines. Trust us – you'll be left with rejuvenated, firm and nourished under-eyes in no time (and nobody from the office will be able to suspect a thing).
Best eye patches at a glance – our top picks
- Best eye patches for tired eyes: Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels, £26.95, LookFantastic
- Best eye patches with hyaluronic acid: Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, £45, LookFantastic
- Best affordable eye patches: Eveellyn Aloe Vera Hydrogel Eye Mask, £9.99, Amazon
- Best reusable eye patches: Dieux Skin Forever Eye Masks, £22, Cult Beauty
Elsewhere, eye patches and eye masks are also great for simply boosting your mood ('cos, skincare = self care), and with seasonal blues fast-approaching, looking after your mental health and wellbeing is simply not an option. So if you're having a gloomy day, try drawing yourself a bubble bath with lavender salt, light a few winter candles, pop your eye patches on and catch up with your favourite podcast.
You'll find that most eye patches contain a tonne of helpful skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, caffeine, chamomile extract, vitamin C, vitamin E and niacinamide to keep your delicate under-eye area smooth and hydrated at all times.
The best part? There's loads to choose from and there's something for everyone, whatever your skin type, preference and budget is. To make sure that you don't lose any sleep over figuring out which ones are best for you, we've put together a comprehensive list including the best options from notable beauty brands such as Patchology, BeautyPro, Peter Thomas Roth and Beauty Pie.
Feeling inspired to upgrade your wellness / skincare routine? Check out our guides for the best sheet mask, best moisturiser for dry skin and even the best beauty advent calendars. We can also help you pick the best eye creams and night creams.
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Below, our full edit of the very best eye patches to help rid yourself of puffiness and dark circles.
Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels, £26.95, LookFantastic
Why we love it: Had a late night? Same. If you want to rid your undereye area from dark circles, this 15-piece pack of Pathology eye gels is just the thing. They're infused with caffeine and hydrolised collagen, both of which work towards reducing the appearance of fatigue and puffiness.
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BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract, £4.95, LookFantastic
Why we love it: This set of 3 patches is perfect for anyone who's craving more intensive eye treatment. The product is formulated with green tea extract, aloe vera and collagen to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Visible effects in just 20 minutes.
BeautyPro RETINOL Under Eye Patch, £4.95, Sephora
Why we love it: Give your delicate facial skin some TLC with this set of eye gels. Thanks to ingredients such are retinol, vitamin C and vitamin B3, they work towards smoothing and brightening your under-eye area.
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Beauty Pie Depuffing Under-Eye Gels, £70, Beauty Pie
Why we love it: Is your goal to de-puff your eyes? Say no more. Beauty Pie's under-eye patches are developed using South Korean technology and feature ingredients like peptides, niacinamide and arctic algae. Each pack comes with 20 pairs of eye gels.
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, £45, LookFantastic
Why we love it: When it comes to smoothing, plumping and hydrating your skin, nothing does it better than hyaluronic acid. Which is perfect, because these eye patches are filled to the brim with this active ingredient. One of the best under-eye patches.
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Eveellyn Aloe Vera Hydrogel Eye Mask, £9.99, Amazon
Why we love it: 30 pairs of hydrogel eye patches for just under £10? Where do we sign up? Made with 100% natural ingredients, these eye masks are very gentle and suitable for all skin types. Great for reducing puffiness and relieving dryness.
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NIP+FAB Vitamin C Fix Brightening Pads, WAS £14.95 NOW £10.47, LookFantastic
Why we love it: These eye pads are soaked in vitamin C and antioxidants to help reduce dark circles, unify your skin tone and brighten your under-eye area. They also contain coffee seed and pomegranate extract to help de-puff your eyes and boost your skin's natural defences.
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Uklash Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, £39.99, Uklash
Why we love it: If your skin is on the more sensitive side, you might understandably be wary of some intensive products. Formulated with vegan-friendly ingredients, this set of eye patches is parabens-free, cruelty-free and made to be suitable for all skin types.
Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches, £22, Boots
Why we love it: Infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, cucumber and even gold – yes, gold – these hydrogel eye patches are designed to de-puff your eyes. Just apply them to dry skin, leave on for 10 minutes and voilà, all done.
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Revolution Skincare Gold Eye Hydrogel Hydrating Eye Patches with Colloidal Gold, £15, LookFantastic
Why we love it: Say goodbye to tired eyes forever. These gold-infused eye patches are the perfect pick-me-up, containing ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and algae extract. Did we mention that this set is vegan too?
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skyn ICELAND Dissolving Microneedle Eye Patches, £14, Sephora
Why we love it: Infused with gentle, wrinkle-smoothing ingredients, these eye patches are designed to be worn for at least 2 hours (or even overnight). Ideal for restoring elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and crows feet.
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Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask, £49, Harvey Nichols
Why we love it: While this set is on the more expensive side, it's easily one of the best under-eye masks. It's formulated with a powerful set of ingredients that firm up and brighten your skin. Did we mention that these gel eye masks are deeply moisturising too?
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Dieux Skin Forever Eye Masks, £22, Cult Beauty
Why we love it: Tired of throwing out your single-use eye patches? Check out this sustainable and reusable pair of silicone-textured eye masks. Each pair is specifically designed to latch onto your skin and seal in serums and gels – what more could you want?
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Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks, £24, Net-A-Porter
Why we love it: These three-layered eye masks feature a blend of helpful ingredients, including jojoba seed, lavender oil, hyaluronic acid and shea butter. All of these work together to soothe your delicate under-eye area and reduce skin redness.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, £54, Elemis
Why we love it: Made with marine collagen and hyaluronic acid, Elemis's trending Pro-Collagen range provides a unique eye gel treatment that tightens your skin in just 20 minutes. Buh-bye, fine lines.
