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

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Eye patches collage.
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Throughout my career as a beauty editor, I've been introduced to hundreds (if not thousands) of products that miss the mark. Whether it was the texture, fragrances, or limited benefits that turned me off, I generally make my decision only after incorporating it into my routine for weeks. By then, I know which beauty products fall short of my expectations and which ones pass with flying colors. Admittedly, I have a soft spot for under-eye patches, as I've never met one that doesn't deliver at least some of the benefits I'm after. It's the patches that basically hit control, alt, delete on my under-eyes in record time that stand out the most.

I'm a staunch believer that everyone should have trusted eye masks on hand to elevate their skincare routine. Our under-eyes happen to be frequently forgotten about as one of the most important areas of the face to treat with extra TLC, especially by those lucky few who haven't detected signs of aging and fatigue just yet. Why not take a couple extra steps to fight dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness while also stopping them in their tracks? Eye patches take little to no effort to apply and are incredibly easy to understand and use—just place them under the eyes, leave them on for a period of time, and go!

Mobina Peiman wearing white under eye patches white a floral tank top and blue and white lounge shorts.

(Image credit: @mobinapeiman)

I like to use mine when I'm lounging around the house as one of the laziest forms of multitasking with the goal of combating my hereditary dark circles and puffiness for smoother, brighter eyes, so I always keep a hoard of under-eye patches just in case my skin needs a pick-me-up before I hop on a Zoom meeting or pop out of the house. Ahead, check out the 14 best under-eye patches to use on lazy mornings and busy weekdays alike.

The Best Under-Eye Patches, Listed

Best Overall: YSE Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks

Best Soothing: Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé All Day Eye Gels

Best Restoring: Patchology FlashPatch Restoring Night Eye Gels

Most Hydrating: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches

Most Sustainable Design: Dieux Forever Eye Mask

Best Firming: PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Microneedle Eye Patches

Best for Puffiness: BeautyBio Bright Eyes Depuffing and Brightening Eye Gels

Best for Makeup Prep: BioEffect Imprinting Eye Masks

Best Soothing: SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Mask

Best Brightening: Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask

Best for Travel: Talika Reusable Eye Therapy Patches Case

Best Tightening: Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

Best Cooling: 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask

Best for Wrinkles: Chanel Le Lift Flash Eye Revitalizer

How We Tested

As with all of our buying guides atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To land on which eye patches made the biggest difference on the dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines around my eyes, I incorporated these products into my daily and nightly routines, taking note of their instant and long-term effects. I set out to be intentioned in how I used them, so in order to get the best results, I stuck to my normal product lineup.

After cleansing my skin, I applied these patches in the same position each time (with the larger part pointing toward my nose bridge and the tails toward the outer corners of my eyes). While testing and reviewing each of these eye patches, I made sure to consider customer reviews, expert guidance, and trending products that my fellow beauty enthusiasts recommend. I also leaned on my unique expertise in the beauty space as an editor while considering previous recommendations from experts.

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Maya Thomas
Associate Beauty Editor

Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's Associate Beauty Editor. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.