Eye patches: rating of the best

Everyone loves them! Patches are a lifesaver: they will help remove swelling, remove bruises under the eyes, and fight wrinkles. Just stick it on! In our review – the best, according to Healthy-Food, hydrogel and fabric eye patches that are ready to serve you faithfully.

How to choose eye patches

In English, the word patch has several meanings. In addition to the most common (“patch”), among others there is such a thing as “information that automatically makes changes to computer files”. The cosmetologists really liked the analogy with reprogramming. So the beauty industry borrowed the term, calling patches patches that quickly improve the appearance and condition of the skin around the eyes.
The patches soon became an absolute hit. It’s no joke – just a few minutes are enough to:

  • dark circles and bags under the eyes disappeared or became less noticeable;

  • decreased “crow’s feet”;

  • increased moisture and elasticity of the delicate skin around the eyes.

There are many patches, but it is very important to choose the ones that are right for you.

Disposable or reusable?

Disposable patches are very convenient to use, like any single-use item. The effect is noticeable immediately, but the same can be said about reusable patches.

Reusable patches fit into the general trend of conscious consumption and environmental responsibility, this is their main advantage. As for effectiveness, it depends solely on the composition with which the base is impregnated. Reusable patches are stored in a special container in the refrigerator. However, disposable patches, as well as cream for the skin around the eyes, can also be kept in the cold – the low temperature of the applied product helps to reduce puffiness under the eyes, tones. Reusable are gel mask-glasses, which do not contain any active ingredients at all. They have a refreshing and tightening effect precisely as a cold compress. We wrote about them in detail here.

Which patches are better – disposable or reusable? The only difference is convenience.

Tissue, collagen or hydrogel?

Fabric patches are usually the most inexpensive and can be used frequently. Impregnation contains hyaluronic acid, plant extracts. The patches adhere well to the face, perfectly moisturize and smooth the skin, fight the signs of aging.

Collagen patches have a pronounced anti-aging effect – they perfectly tighten the skin around the eyes and smooth fine wrinkles. But the effect, as a rule, does not last very long. In order not to turn into a pumpkin at midnight, you will have to use them regularly – and choose products with a nutritional composition (for example, with a duo of collagen and coenzyme Q10).

Hydrogel patches often include a substantial dose of hyaluronic acid, instantly softening and smoothing the skin around the eyes. They are very tight to the face and almost always give a visible lifting effect.

Choose patches for specific purposes:

  • moisturizing – to saturate the skin around the eyes with moisture;

  • nutritious – to feed it with vitamins and microelements;

  • smoothing – to get rid of wrinkles;

  • tonic – to quickly tone the skin before a date or an important meeting;

  • brightening – to make dark circles under the eyes less noticeable.

Top best eye patches

Take a look at these masks. Perhaps they will become your favourites. We at Healthy-Food consider them the best.

Hydrogel mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl, Lancôme

The composition of the mask includes yeast, which improves the structure of the skin, and probiotics, which strengthen its protective barrier. Wrinkles are smoothed, bags and dark circles under the eyes are reduced. The effect is noticeable within 20 minutes after application.

Fabric patches “Moisturizing + glow of youth” against wrinkles and “crow’s feet” around the eyes, Garnier

Thanks to green tea and hyaluronic acid, wrinkles are visibly smoothed and skin is moisturized. Patches have a cooling effect, leaving behind a feeling of freshness. The look becomes more open and rested.

Fabric patches “Moisturizing + fresh look” against bags and dark circles under the eyes, Garnier

The formula with orange juice and hyaluronic acid actively moisturizes, refreshes and cools the skin (to enhance the effect, as we said above, you can store the patches in the refrigerator). Result of application: bags under the eyes disappear, you look refreshed and rested.

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