<p>Celebrity esthetician <a href=”https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a41232111/take-the-edge-off-angela-caglia/” target=”_blank”>Angela Caglia</a> tells <em>Bazaar </em>that under-eye patches are always a mainstay in her clients’ routines, especially before they hit the red carpet. “They’re perfect to use before eye makeup to hydrate and de-puff while keeping the delicate eye area free of falling makeup,” she explains. </p><p class=”body-text”>To help give your hardworking eyes the spa-level boost they deserve, we’ve rounded up some of the best under-eye patches that come editor-tested and shopper-loved to brighten and soothe the delicate area. These favorites are not only easy to use (and, in some cases, reuse), but also make for excellent Instagram selfies as you wear them.</p><hr>” data-next-head/>
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Fans of Augustinus Bader’s makeup-artist-approved skincare favorites should add these under-eye patches to their rotation. You’ll receive six under-eye patches in this set, featuring the brand’s signature TFC8 formula, which revitalizes skin while reducing dark circles, puffiness, and more.
“If I had to sum up my experience with these eye patches in three words, I’d say: brightened, tightened, and soothed,” beauty writer Jessica Oursman says of this staple. “I think they are ideal in the morning, whether to prep for makeup or to soothe and brighten after a night of poor sleep.”
Best for: Dark circles and puffiness
Number of patches: 6 pairs/12 patches
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.
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Dior’s stylish eye patches aren’t just for show: They also provide the under-eyes with quick cooling and hydration benefits after 10 minutes while brightening and de-puffing the area. And since the patches are made with double hydrogel technology, they’re supremely flexible and seamlessly stay in place.
Best for: Hydration and puffiness
Number of patches: 5 pairs/10 patches
Fashion house Eckhaus Latta teamed up with Dieux to create these branded under-eye patches that first made an appearance at their Spring/Summer 2026 runway show. Not only are they reusable, but they’re also nicely made from medical silicone and come with a handy storage case to make them easy to keep track of.
Best for: Fine lines and hydration
Number of patches: 1 pair/2 patches
Customer review: “These masks grip under your eyes like a gentle hug—no pulling or tugging—and you can easily move them around without worrying about them falling off.” —Christine P.
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The older version of these luxury patches came in a two-part system with a rollerball serum you applied before the patches. This updated version uses hyaluronic acid directly in the patch to save you a step. “Chanel eye patches are a fun splurge. As a bonus, it’s also fun to see yourself wearing the trendy Chanel logo,” says Caglia.
Best for: Fine lines, firming
Number of patches: 10 pairs/20 patches
Customer review: “I didn’t expect such clear results! The tightening was so noticeable, and I’m very pleased with the way my puffy under eyes have tightened!” —Anonymous
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This Bazaar Skincare Award winner is powered by hyaluronic acid to brighten, firm, and deeply hydrate tired under-eyes. Created by celebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas, the popular gel masks work in 10 minutes to nourish and rejuvenate the area.
Best for: Brightening, firming, hydrating
Number of patches: 5 pairs/10 patches
Customer review: “I bought these to use leading up to my wedding and loved them. I used all five in the week leading up to the event and found them to be super soothing and very comfortable to wear right up along my lash line.” —Stephanie
Beauty market and commerce editor Katie Intner is a fan of Shiseido’s top-rated and retinol-infused patches, which aim to visibly minimize fine lines after 15 minutes of wear. Plus, any remaining essence can be used around the mouth to smooth existing wrinkles.
Best for: Fine lines, firming, dark circles
Number of patches: 12 pairs/24 patches
Customer review: “Absolutely love these eye masks, they are perfect to use before putting on make-up. They really hydrate your under-eye area, which helps keep makeup smooth. They depuff my bags and lighten my dark circles.” —Furiosaaa
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We’re big fans of these cult-y cooling gel patches from Skyn Iceland, which use actual Icelandic glacial water to soothe delicate under-eyes while also reducing the appearance of fine lines. The buzzy patches happen to be safe for those with sensitive skin, too.
Best for: De-puffing, firming
Number of patches: 10 pairs/20 patches
Customer review: “I had gotten a pair in a sample bag, and I quickly bought more. These work wonders on crow’s feet! They’re cool and easy to use!” —DMensch
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“Wander Beauty’s eye masks use a lightweight foil that not only looks chic, but 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 among Bazaar’s 2021 Skincare Awards favorites for best eye mask, since they contain extracts like camu camu, calendula, and aloe leaf to expertly prep skin for foundation and concealer.
Best for: De-puffing, brightening
Number of patches: 6 pairs/12 patches
Customer review: “These gold leaf eye masks help to manipulate under-eye bags. The mask clings to the delicate eye area nicely with no slipping. I find that these eye mask gives ultra hydration and soothing relief to pesky bags and enrich the skin.” —Linda
These branded skin favorites from Topicals deserve to shine 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.
Best for: Brightening, hydrating
Number of patches: 6 pairs/12 patches
Customer review: “Faded eye masks are like a morning cup of coffee for the under-eye area. They are incredibly de-puffing and brighten your eyes after use. Personally, I prefer to keep them in the fridge to enhance the cooling effect. It is definitely a product that I love and recommend trying.” —lissthv
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This pair of fun, biodegradable copper masks from Live Tinted is a hit among beauty shoppers. They contain a blend of copper peptides, banana extract, and bakuchiol to brighten and soothe tired under-eyes.
Best for: Brightening
Number of patches: 5 pairs/10 patches
Customer review: “Feels so good and hydrating, especially when you keep them in the fridge! Reduces my dark circles.” —Anonymous
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These super-hydrating patches use a potent combination of hyaluronic acid and glycerin to give under-eyes an easy moisture boost. The essentials are also ideal for minimizing dark circles and puffiness, thanks to ingredients like niacinamide, caffeine, and peptides.
Best for: Hydration, dark circles
Number of patches: 6 pairs/12 patches
Customer review: “I really loved how cooling and calming these eye patches felt the moment I put them on. The curved shape fits perfectly under my eyes and doesn’t slide around, which is a huge plus. After using them, my under-eye area looked way less puffy and felt super hydrated—like I actually got a full night of sleep.” —BellaMurr
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Actor and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of using these bio-cellulose masks from pro makeup artist Jillian Dempsey to hydrate and reduce fine lines under her eyes before major events. They contain a blend of ingredients like almond and camelina oils, plus hyaluronic acid that is ideal for plumping and hydrating the under-eyes.
Best for: Hydration, fine lines
Number of patches: 10 pairs/20 patches
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 love looking at myself in the mirror after using these. I will definitely be purchasing these again.” —Noelle
Pros
Great for mature skin
Easy to use
Cons
May take up to two hours for serum to fully absorb into skin
If you’ve seen the defuffing magic of Peter Thomas Roth’s Instant Firmx Eye Temporary eye tightener, you’ll want to try these patches. Each patch uses a collagen-based serum to quickly firm, lift, and de-puff under-eyes. Another useful feature? The patches start opaque, then turn clear once all the serum is absorbed into the skin.
Best for: Tightening, de-puffing
Number of patches: 8 pairs/16 patches
Customer review: “The patches stick well, stay in place, and are super comfortable, so I could just relax while wearing them. What I loved the most is how they instantly reduced puffiness and softened the look of fine lines. When I removed them, my eyes looked brighter and more awake—like I had a full night’s sleep.”—Raysa
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Baikal skullcap extract is an anti-inflammatory star in SkinMedica’s patches, which help reduce puffiness while delivering antioxidants to protect the delicate eye area from environmental damage. They also include a hefty dose of glycerin to provide expert-level moisture and plumping.
Best for: De-puffing, hydration
Number of patches: 6 pairs/12 patches
Customer review: “I truly loved these eye masks. I felt instantly that my under eyes were brighter and the skin was tighter and less puffy. The packaging is beautiful too.” —marianneg8
Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal eye masks are not one of Rambhia’s favorites, but they also use retinol as a key ingredient to minimize wrinkles and even skin tone. “These patches combine the power of retinol with blue agave extract to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet while supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier,” she says. “The unique design of these patches ensures optimal delivery of ingredients to the under-eye area for visible results.”
Best for: Fine lines and wrinkles
Number of patches: 5 pairs/10 patches
Customer review: “These really help to stimulate cell turnover. There’s enough serum in the packaging that you can use it for two to three treatments.” —Stephanie M.
