Grace & Stella's bestselling gold under-eye patches are said to reduce puffiness and dark circles in as little as 15 minutes, according to Amazon shoppers. A 24-pack of the Gold Under Eye Masks is available on Amazon for £19.95, working out to 83p per pair.
What the patches contain
The gold patches are formulated to energise tired skin, with the brand describing them as an 'energy drink' for the eyes. Each mask contains hyaluronic acid for deep moisture, alongside chondrus crispus (sea moss) powder to help brighten and balance purple-blue tones beneath the surface.
To apply, cleanse skin and carefully place the masks in the under-eye area. Leave them on for up to 20 minutes, then discard and massage the remaining essence into the skin.
Shopper reviews
The Under Eye Gel Patches have received positive reviews on Amazon. One shopper said: "These gel patches feel cooling right away, which was a nice surprise. You can actually feel them working to reduce that puffiness."
Another added: "In the summer, I suffer from hay fever. I found them especially effective when I kept them in the fridge before use - the extra cold really helped."
A third reviewer wrote: "Really luxurious feeling as they are thick and the most beautiful gold. I noticed my fine lines and dark circles reduced."
One mixed review noted: "I really like these, nice and cooling on my eyes, and I do feel more rejuvenated after wearing them. I am not a fan of the packaging. Lots of plastic."
Another fan shared: "I popped these under my eyes for 15 minutes, and afterwards, the puffiness was gone, and my under-eye area looked so much brighter. They didn't budge and stayed in place the whole time."
Alternatives to consider
Beauty of Joseon's Revive Under Eye Patches (£17, Boots) use ginseng water, retinal, and collagen to visibly firm, brighten, and smooth tired eyes. One customer said: "Sparkly eye patches that feel as cool as a cucumber under the eye. Skin feels great, I'm pleased with the result."
Summer Fridays' Jet Lag Eye Patches (£20, SpaceNK) also work to hydrate and soothe dry skin, infused with a humectant blend of glycerine and hyaluronic acid for long-lasting moisture.
