Eye Masks

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Eye masks are short treatments for the delicate skin around your eyes, and they come in a few different formats. Hydrogel patches and sheet masks sit under the eyes for a set time. Cream masks are applied around the eye area, and some are made to be worn overnight. Which one suits you depends on how much time you have, how you like to apply it and which concern you want to target. Below is a guide to each type, with examples.

Hydrogel Eye Patches and Sheet Masks

Hydrogel patches are the most familiar type. The COSRX The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch comes with 60 patches, which is 30 pairs. Put one under each eye on clean, dry skin for 10 minutes, then pat in any essence left on your skin. COSRX says to point the larger end towards your nose for puffiness and wrinkles, and towards the outer corners for crow's feet.

Sheet masks for the eye area work in a similar way. The Dr LeWinn's Line Smoothing Complex Eye Masks come in a pack of three. You apply them after cleansing, toning and drying your face, then leave them on for 15 to 20 minutes. They're non-slip, which helps if you want to sit or move around while they work.

Cream and Overnight Eye Masks

Cream eye masks are applied with your fingers rather than placed on the skin. The Laneige Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask is made to be worn overnight. You apply it after your eye cream, at least 20 minutes before bed, and the directions say you can use it every evening. The Sodashi Eye Mask is applied with warmed fingers around the eye area, covering the upper and lower eyelid and keeping it out of your eyes. You leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes and remove it with a warm, damp cloth or cotton pads, and the directions say to use it once or twice a week. For more masks that you wear while you sleep, see our overnight masks.

Choosing an Eye Mask for Dark Circles, Puffiness and Deep Lines

Start with the concern you want to target. Each product page lists the eye concerns a mask is for, such as dark circles, puffiness and deep lines, along with the skin types it suits. For example, the COSRX patches are listed for dark circles, deep lines and puffiness, while the Sodashi Eye Mask is listed for puffiness and age prevention. Then think about timing. Patches and sheet masks take 10 to 20 minutes, while a cream mask can be a quick step or something you wear overnight, depending on the product.

For more options, browse under eye patches and masks, dark circles and puffy eye skincare or eye cream. As with any product used near the eyes, patch test first and stop using it if your eyes sting or look red.

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