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
Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
Eveellyn Aloe Vera Hydrogel Eye Mask
Dieux Skin Forever Eye Masks
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.
For more shoppable beauty content from Glamour UK Commerce Writer Denise Primbet, follow her on Twitter @deniseprimbet and Instagram @deniseprimbet.
Below, our full edit of the very best eye patches to help rid yourself of puffiness and dark circles.
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