Forget face masks, ice rollers or gallons of cold brew—if you want to feel refreshed after a sleepless night, a pair of cooling under-eye patches is key. After discovering my first set of hydrogel masks in the zombie-like early days of caring for a newborn, when every muscle in my face ached from getting up every two hours, I became a convert, recommending them to every new parent, college student and night owl I knew. And, as I tried different brands, I learned there’s a vast difference in how these under-eye masks are designed—and how refreshed you look and feel afterward.
So, what are the best under-eye patches for puffiness? And dark circles? And generally feeling more bright-eyed? Using a combination of firsthand testing and insights from celebrity esthetician Angela Caglia, I’ve narrowed things down to the ten best under-eye patches below. And, since preferences vary, I’ve included a few additional highly rated under-eye patches to consider at the bottom.
