21 Under-Eye Patches and Masks That Seriously Firm and Brighten

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With seemingly endless TikTok scrolls, Zoom meetings, and time spent in front of a laptop or each day, saying our eyes are tired would probably be an understatement. A few sure signs of fatigue in the area? The appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and general darkness, which is where using some of the best under-eye patches and masks really comes in handy.

These skincare favorites make it simple to combat signs of fatigue and use hardworking ingredients like caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C to make it easy to fake a full night of beauty rest—even if you’ve barely slept a wink. And to add to their already effective skin benefits, these patches are not-so-secret weapons in guarding your face makeup against potential eyeshadow fallout—which is why you'll likely catch your favorite celebrity showcasing a pair on social media before hitting the red carpet.

Celebrity esthetician and beauty founder Angela Caglia tells Bazaar that the best under-eye patches are a mainstay in her routine. "Some of my favorite eye patches to use on myself and clients are from Valerie Beverly Hills, since they're made with cucumber, arnica and algae,” she says. “They're perfect to use before eye makeup to hydrate and de-puff while keeping the delicate eye area free of falling makeup."

To provide your eyes a little extra relief, we've rounded up some of the top editor-tested and reviewed under-eye patches and masks to shop now, from popular beauty brands like Augustinus Bader and Chanel. These best-sellers are worthy of any beauty rotation.

Related: The Best Eye Creams to Address Dark Circles

The Eye Patches

You'll receive six under-eye patches in this set from Augustinus Bader, which feature the brand's signature TFC8 formula to revitalize skin while reducing dark circles, puffiness, and more.

Customer review: "I use the eye patches once per week and I have noticed an improvement in the elasticity of the skin under the eyes. The skin is better hydrated and the fine wrinkles diminished." —Magdalena A.

Bright Eye Firming Mask (5-Pack)

Powered by hyaluronic acid, these concentrated gel patches work to brighten, firm, and deeply hydrate tired under-eyes, and were also named a Bazaar Skincare Award winner.

Moisture Boost Cooling Hydrogel Eye Patches

Cooling gel eye patches feel as good as they sound. That includes this hydrating set from K-Beauty favorite TonyMoly, which leaves your delicate eye area extra soft and supple.

Customer review: "These are just super cooling, aesthetically pleasing, and good for the skin. comes with so many, I won’t need to buy for a while." —Alexa K.

Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks (6-Pack)

These branded skin favorites from Topicals deserve a spot in your next selfie. Not only are the patches viral on TikTok, but they also use caffeine, kojic acid, and arbutin to brighten under-eyes by fading excess pigmentation.

Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels (16-Pack)

We're big fans of these culty cooling gel patches from Skyn Iceland, which use actual Icelandic glacial water to soothe delicate under-eyes while reducing the appearance of fine lines. And since you receive 16 pairs in this box, you'll be stocked up for quite a while before needing more.

Customer review:"I had gotten a pair in a sample bag, I quickly bought more. These work wonders on crow's feet! They're cool and easy to use!" —DMensch

Dragon's Blood Jelly Patches (4-Pack)

Self-development coach Roxie Nafousi loves using these jelly patches to keep her under-eyes looking bright and feeling hydrated. "They’re little patches that just give you that brightened look and reenergize your face after a long day," she previously told Bazaar. "And Zoom fatigue is a thing."

Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch

Don't let the snail secretion ferment in these best-selling hydrogel eye patches scare you off: They're also embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders to brighten and revitalize skin while evening its tone.

Customer review: "My skin loves the hydrogel eye patches. This product will eliminate my dark circles, puffy eyes as well as fine lines around my eyes. I like to keep the patches under my eye while I finish the rest of my skincare routine to let my skin soak up all of the goodness of the essence." —Carolyn G.

Forever Eye Mask

Chances are you've seen this popular eye mask all over TikTok, and for good reason: Not only is it crafted from medical-grade silicone, but you can also use it over and over again to soothe and de-puff.

Customer review: "So impressed with my Dieux experience and these incredible eye masks! They adhere perfectly, and I’m seeing a noticeable improvement in my under eye skin. Really cannot recommend enough!" —Katie R.

Puffy Under-Eye Patches

Peace Out Skincare's under-eye patches are among the best for dark circles, and work in 15 minutes using caffeine, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to brighten and de-puff.

Customer review: "I’m in love with these Peace Out eye patches! They help to soothe the dark circles under my eyes. They really drastically reduce the puffiness I get under my eyes. I’d recommend these to anyone who struggles with under eye circles." —Bernice F.

Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks

"Wander Beauty's eye masks use a lightweight foil that not only looks chic, also helps to further infuse skin-loving ingredients like aloe, calendula, amino acids and peptides," Caglia says. "They plump, soothe, and fight fine lines." These gold foil patches were our 2021 Skincare Awards pick for best eye mask, since they contain extracts like camu camu, calendula, and aloe leaf to expertly prep skin for foundation and concealer.

Reusable Self-Care Mask and Case

There should be no question about what these reusable under-eye patches are made for. And since they're medical-grade silicone, you can use them again and again with your go-to eye gel or serum.

Hydrating Eye Masks

Actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of using these bio-cellulose masks from pro makeup artist Jillian Dempsey to de-puff before major events. They contain a blend of ingredients like almond and camelina oils plus hyaluronic acid that's ideal for plumping and hydrating the under-eyes.

Customer review: "I took the leap and bought these eye masks and I am so happy I did. They have made such a huge difference in my under eyes which has always been my main insecurity. I have tried everything and nothing works as good as these do. I love looking at myself in the mirror after using these. I will definitely be purchasing these again." —Noelle

Rays Copper Eye Masks

This pair of fun, biodegradable copper masks from Live Tinted is a hit among beauty shoppers, and use a blend of copper peptides, banana extract, and bakuchiol to brighten and soothe under-eyes.

Customer review: "Feels so good and hydrating, especially when you keep them in the fridge! Reduces my dark circles." —Anonymous

Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks (5-Pack)

Here's a pack of eye masks created by the skin experts at Murad in partnership with board-certified Internal Medicine physician Dr. Zion Ko. They feature a blend of fast-acting and delayed-release retinol that work to lift and firm your under-eyes while supplying them with hydration.

Customer review: "I tried these for the first time using my rewards points and was instantly hooked. My eyes look brighter, more awake but my favorite part about them is they are the only eye patches I have tried that don’t sting." —Chloe H.

Vitality-Enhancing Eye Mask Supreme

If you prefer multitasking skincare staples, this oversized mask not only covers your eyes, but is large enough to give your forehead and temples a glowy boost.

Flashpatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels (30-Pack)

If you're short on time and need to de-puff in a flash, reach for these cooling eye gels from Patchology that work in five minutes flat to hydrate and brighten under-eyes. And since they contain centella asiatica as a main ingredient, they're also perfect for soothing tired eyes in need while minimizing redness and irritation.

Customer review: "I have dark circles under my eyes and I have tried home remedies other expensive products and hadn't seen results. I purchased these eye gels and after a one time treatment there is a noticeable improvement. They are a little slippery when you open the package, so careful not to drop them. If you are like me and reluctant to try new products for fear of an allergic reaction, I did not have any problem with that. I highly recommend!!" —Char Nae

Le Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Flash Eye Revitalizer

For moments when you're feeling particularly fancy, this eye treatment from Chanel starts with a highly concentrated roll-on of the Le Lift serum to firm under-eyes and 10 sets of patches to seal in all that moisture. "Chanel eye patches are a fun splurge. It’s a two-part system with a roller to ensure lots of serum," says Caglia. "As an added bonus, it’s also fun to see yourself wearing the trendy Chanel logo."

24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

It doesn't get much more luxe than 24-karat gold skincare: These gilded treatments from the skincare aficionados at Peter Thomas Roth are a hit among beauty lovers.

Customer review:

"I have chronically puffy eyes due to allergies and heredity. These are the only thing that helps reduce that puffiness. I’ve tried so many. I can’t use them everyday because that is too cost prohibitive, but in those days that I’m extra puffy or for a special event this is is the first thing I reach for." —theblackswan

Sub-Zero 8-Piece De-Puffing Eye Mask Set

Here's an eye mask set that's made to channel the skin care benefits of extreme cold, and uses a blend of peptides and marine complex to help you appear more rested.

Eye Contour Mask

Plant-based actives like ginkgo biloba and arnica (from the sunflower family) work overtime in this eye mask to leave your skin feeling nice and supple while minimizing puffiness.

Customer review: "This product is the best on the market.Get it and don't worry about the price. It lasts forever." —Myriam B.

Imprinting Eye Mask (Pack of 8)

The cooling gel texture of these masks is key in getting rid of dark circles and puffiness, while hyaluronic acid and glycerin help lock in moisture and keep under-eyes supple. Plus, the masks also happen to be water-soluble and biodegradable.

Meet the Experts

• Angela Caglia is a celebrity esthetician and the founder of Angela Caglia Integrated Beauty.

How can I increase the effectiveness of some of the best under-eye patches?

If you have dry skin or are looking to boost the benefits of under-eye patches, Caglia recommends going a step further with your skincare regimen and incorporating a facial tool. "I recommend using what's referred to as an infusion driver, like a facial roller or Gua Sha. I usually reach for my Rose Quartz Rosebud Eye Treatment Set on clients, as its very cold naturally, which helps stimulate blood flow and ultimately minimize puffiness while penetrating the eye area even further."

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