The Best Undereye Patches to Make You Look Instantly Awake (2024)

These eye patches — designed to work in just 10 minutes — ranked easiest to use in our tests. Testers gave them perfect marks for having a pleasant fragrance and staying put without leaving any unpleasant residue behind. In the Lab, they received high marks for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles — by 23% in our tests.

Testers also gave this set one of the highest scores for hydration, with one saying, "loved the way my under eye skin felt after using this product," and that skin "looked noticeably different." The asymmetric shape and generous size tackle a myriad of issues and can extend to reach crow’s feet, too, but at over $4 per pair, they're pricey.

Clocking in at about $1.50 per use, these under eye gel masks are a budget-friendly choice that deliver serious results. The gels feel instantly soothing as the patches go on, and testers liked that they stayed put during application and left a serum-like residue behind that consumers felt hydrated skin, although some thought the patches were too saturated with serum.

Lab tests showed this mask improved the look of fine lines and wrinkles by 9% immediately after application and a quick five-minute usage time means you'll see results fast. They're not the cheapest price per pair on this list, but for the measurable results they offer, we think these offer the best value for the performance.

When you want bright, hydrated under eyes, think of these as a drink of water and a cup of coffee for your face. Water Drench is packed with hyaluronic acid that works to bring hydration to skin all day long, while caffeine brightens eyes. These patches are larger than a standard under eye patch to cover more surface area and are formulated with skin-soothing ceramides and collagen to soften skin and smooth lines.

We haven't Lab-tested these, but one of our beauty editors swears by them to quickly hydrate and brighten even dry, sensitive skin. Like all jars, be sure to tightly close this one after use or your masks will dry out!

Though we haven't tested these in the Lab, Amazon reviewers cannot get enough of these luxe-looking eye patches. With well over 22,000 five-star ratings, these gold patches are the top-seller in eye masks. Reviewers swear that when applied twice weekly, "it keeps eyes looking young firm and healthy." One even says the formula is "better than Botox."

The brand says the patches are formulated with hyaluronic acid and collagen and that you'll see results in 30 minutes flat, though some reviewers say that while they seem to help with soothing puffiness, they don't do much in the way of hydration of discoloration.

Tired of tossing out single-use patches? Try these reusable Dieux eye masks, designed to increase the efficacy of your favorite eye cream or serum. According to the brand's testing, the Forever Eye Mask lasted one year before the logo started to fade with daily use, making it one of the most affordable and sustainable options, though you'll have to take care in cleaning them after each use.

"These are a godsend for those who struggle to keep over-soaked eye patches in place and have no time to wait for the excess product to absorb," Beauty Lab Director Sabina Wizemann says. "The non-porous silicone patches are slender yet durable and quickly adhered to the skin, preventing evaporation and extending the product beyond the surface." Its elegant aluminum case allows for easy breezy storage, with cleaning taking next to no time.

Sephora reviewers love the soothing and depuffing feeling of this cucumber set. Instead of being made of a gel-like material, our pros love that these are made of a natural fiber so they feel more reminiscent of sheet masks made specially for your eyes, which may help them better stay in place.

Sephora has many different iterations of eye masks, but cucumber is the reviewer favorite to reduce puffiness. It's just as relaxing as placing fresh-sliced cucumbers on your eyes — but a lot more functional. Keep in mind that there's only one set included in this pack, so the cost-per-pair is high, but it's very travel-friendly.

Celebrity esthetician Joanna Vargas is known for her facials that leave skin looking instantly refreshed and glowing. When you can't head in for a salon service, these eye masks are the next best thing. We haven't tested these, but love that they're made with silk protein, hyaluronic acid and algae extract to hydrate and plump eye skin for immediate smooth-looking results.

The downside is the extremely lofty sticker price, but reviewers unanimously agree that they really work: In just five days, "the fine lines under my eyes disappeared," said one. " I genuinely didn't want to take them off, but when I did the skin around my eyes felt fresh and hydrated," said another.

Our Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab chemists send products (with labels obscured) to testers with under eye concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and lack of firmness. After using the masks at least three times, testers answer a detailed survey on performance, ease of use and efficacy.

We also take in-Lab measurements before and after use with the Visia Complexion Analyzer, which can measure wrinkles, spots, UV spots, pore size and skin texture. The top performers in our last study scored points for not leaving an unpleasant residue and not interfering with any makeup application following use, making them ideal for applying first thing in the morning, before a night out or on the go.

Yes — the most common benefit seen with these products in the Lab was softening and smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles immediately following application. About 90% of the panelists agreed that the patches hydrated their skin, and 79% of testers reported softening, cooling and relaxing benefits.

"Eye patches are great for patients with crepey skin, puffiness, rough skin and light discolorations," says Dr. Shafer. As far as eliminating dark circles and under eye bags, our findings only saw occasional tightening benefits, low reduction of under eye bags and little (if any) improvement of dark circles. That means that under eye patches really are best for acute issues like puffiness and tired eyes, and you'll probably see the most results immediately after application.

The Good Housekeeping Institute features a team of product experts and scientists who frequently collaborate in making the best recommendations out there. Former Executive Director of the Health, Beauty & Sustainability Lab Birnur Aral and Deputy Editor Jessica Teich teamed up in naming the best under eye patches listed above: Aral ran the Lab and consumer tests, analyzed the data and compiled them in a technical report, while Teich distilled the findings, gathered additional recommendations from double board certified plastic surgeon David Shafer, M.D., FACS and wrote this roundup. Beauty Analyst Chiara Butler reviewed this article for accuracy.

Butler has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Columbia University and years of experience as a cosmetic chemist formulating skincare products for a variety of beauty brands. Teich has over 10 years of experience researching, testing and writing about skincare products, including skincare ingredients (like hyaluronic acid and ceramides), moisturizers and more.