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6 hero under eye masks to help hydrate, brighten and smooth
They will transform your tired eyes faster than you can say good morning
That bottle of prosecco you finished off on Saturday night + the 5 hours sleep you got = puffy eyes and dark circle central. Yup. Whether they're caused by hangovers, restless nights or ageing skin, we can all agree that under eye bags and shadows are the bane of the beauty world.
Not only are they near impossible to eradicate (you literally have to hibernate/get 9+ hours sleep for like, 6 months), but often, they're hereditary, so you're never going to get rid of them completely.
You'll be pleased to know, one thing that actually can make a difference are under eye masks. Unlike eye creams, they're more concentrated and hydrating - think a tall, cold, pint of vitamin water for your parched peepers - so can fix a plethora of problems, including dark circles, wrinkles, dryness and puffiness.
Still not sold? Purchase on of these life saving packets and we can promise you, you'll never look back.
Garnier Hyaluronic Acid and Orange Juice Hydrating Brightening Eye Sheet Mask (Single pack)
Looking rested needn't set your bank account back, these cooling tissue patches are packed full of hyaluronic acid and orange juice, to cool and soothe stressed out eyes - all for under £3.
Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels (Single pack)
If you're brave enough to wear your patches on any form of public transport, let it be these. They're super speedy, getting to work in just 5 minutes, and blitz bags and dark circles, thanks to a blend of caffeine and collagen. They're also a great prep step before applying make up.
Seeing as our eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of tiredness, it makes sense that Murad's eye masks are powered by retinol. The formulas works hard to de-puff the eye area, as well as leaving it looking refreshed and more radiant. Plus, it's made from bio-cellulose, meaning the eye masks won't slip around on your face – because don't you just hate it when that happens?
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask
Don't be deterred by the price - these babies are worth every penny. They owe their incredible wrinkle plumping power to pure retinol micro-infusion technology, which fills fine lines in a flash. Leave on for 15 minutes, apply your concealer, then sit back and marvel at your crease-free under eyes.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Mask (Pack of 6)
Sleep deprived? No one's gonna know after wearing these wondrous, hydra-gel masks. Hero hydrator, hyaluronic acid works alongside chlorella, plankton, and ocean water to deliver a blast of moisture, deep into the delicate skin, leaving it plumper and smoother.
BeautyBio Bright Eyes Illuminating Colloidal Silver + Collagen Eye Patches
Gaby is the Senior Beauty Writer here at Cosmopolitan.com/UK. Her favourite hobbies include sleeping, eating cake till she can't move and uncontrollably hoarding beauty products.
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