The 17 Best Under Eye Masks for Puffiness, Dark Circles, and Wrinkles

“First of all, people complain about dark circles under the eyes,” says Dr. Lal. “Dark circles are multifactorial and can be due to the loss of fat due to aging, the veins that create that dark appearance under the skin and/or hyperpigmentation due to chronic friction. After dark circles, the next big complaint is wrinkles and creases. This is due to thinning of the skin as we age. Sun damage also contributes to skin thinning.”

Eye patches are great for prevention, but it’s important to remember that they can’t cure any skin problems. “Patches can offer minimal or modest improvement, so it’s important to have the right expectations,” says Dr. Ibrahimi. “However, these are generally quite well tolerated and have minimal risk.” A good skin care routine along with professional treatments can give you the results you want. “The area under the eyes is an area that needs procedures, adds Dr. Lal. “You need fillers, neuromodulators, fractional ablative resurfacing, or picosecond lasers to really improve your under-eye problems.”

“Yes, there are a variety of ingredients including hyaluronic acid, caffeine, green tea, and niacinamine,” says Dr. Ibrahimi. “Ingredients like retinol or vitamin C can also help, but be careful because they can be more irritating.” If you are looking for golden patches under the eyes, be aware that some people may find them sensitizing. “Gold can actually cause hyperpigmentation and some people may be allergic to gold,” warns Dr. Lal.

“Yes, applying them before bed and sleeping with them allows for many hours of uninterrupted application where the ingredients will work,” says Dr. Ibrahimi.