Under Eye Patches and Under Eye Masks have exploded in popularity in recent years, and we can see why! Once the purview of Hollywood celebs, under-eye masks are now available at every price point, and make the perfect indulgent treat before a special occasion, or even just part of your regular skincare routine.
Eye Masks are great for a number of reasons. They’re the perfect party prep step, as they can help to instantly relieve things like under eye puffiness or darkness, but they also act as a helpful step by protecting your under eyes from any eyeshadow fall out while applying eye makeup!
They’re also ideal for traveling, as they’re often individually packaged, and make the perfect hot-day treat when stored in the fridge. Even better, eye masks are good for tailoring to your individual concerns, as each under-eye mask can target a unique eye concern.
Keeping an eye mask in the fridge is a great way to instantly cool itchy, sore, tired, puffy or dark under eyes, as the cooling sensation feels amazing under the eye area!
This will depend on which under-eye patch you’re using, so you should consult the directions on the package. However, if you’re looking for just a rough guide for how long to keep under eye patches on for, then 10 to 15 minutes is a good guide.
The benefit of under eye patches is that they’re great at any time! You can use under eye patches as part of your weekly, or even daily routine! Or, you can save your eye masks for a special occasion, or while you’re having your makeup done for a special event. The best time to use under eye patches is the time that you want to, really!
We wouldn’t recommend sleeping with under eye patches, unless specifically directed to by the manufacturers. Many under eye patches have quite a lot of eye serum on them, and you don’t want that to get into your eyes while you’re sleeping, do you? If you’d like to use under eye patches while getting ready for sleep, consider applying them as the last step of your routine, and then perhaps enjoying a meditation moment, or a final cup of sleepytime tea, before sliding them off as you slip into slumber. Dreamy!
