Vicky Pattison has revealed her beauty secret for surviving the gruelling Strictly Come Dancing training schedule: £5 retinol under-eye patches. The presenter was spotted wearing BEAUTYPRO's Retinol Under Eye Patches en route to an early training session, offering a quick and affordable fix for puffy eyes and dark circles.
Ordinarily priced at £6 for three packets, LookFantastic has reduced them to £4.50, a 25% saving. The patches are infused with retinol to improve skin renewal and reduce uneven skin tones, while vitamin C boosts brightness for dark circles. Aloe vera and citrus extract add smoothing and brightening effects, leaving eyes looking more awake and refreshed in just 20 minutes.
As well as tackling tired eyes, the patches provide extra hydration to plump and soothe skin, with a cooling effect that reduces puffiness. They can be worn alone or layered under a sheet mask for extra hydration before a big event. However, due to the retinol content, it's advised to use them in the afternoon or evening rather than the morning, and to wear SPF the next day.
For those seeking morning-friendly alternatives, Grace & Stella's Energizing Eye Masks (£18 for 24 pairs) offer cooling and soothing ingredients to de-puff eye bags. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches (£25 for six pairs) contain hyaluronic acid and cucumber extract to hydrate tired eyes. Another retinol option is Beauty Of Joseon Revive Under Eye Patch Ginseng And Retinal, currently on sale for £14.45 for 60 patches.
