Because we – and our skin – are all different, we all start to show the inevitable signs of ageing at different times. But the first area to lose volume and gain fine lines is the eye area, and this is something we all have in common. But rather than sitting back and letting nature take its course, you can start using eye masks to deliver skin-beneficial ingredients and give this hard-working area some TLC.
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Eye masks are different from other types of face masks not only because they are generally applied to the undereye area and not the whole face but also because they contain active ingredients that target signs of ageing or exhaustion to make skin appear brighter and more youthful. Whether you want to combat dark circles or add plumpness, chances are there’s an eye mask for that!
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Not all eye masks are single-use items either. There are plenty on the market that can be cooled in the fridge or even heated up so that you can reuse them, which is good for the environment, as well as your bank balance!
Looking for the right eye mask for you? Here are five that we recommend – and soon you might too!
Soothe your eyes with these 5 effective eye masks:
1. Collagen boost
These stick-on eye patches deliver a mega dose of collagen for a plump and youthful appearance
Skin Republic Collagen Hydrogel Under Eye Patch
You get three applications from this product, which contains fillers to fight five signs of ageing under the eyes: fine lines and wrinkles, elasticity loss, puffiness, dark circles and dryness
R55,99 Clicks SHOP NOW2. Bright eyes
If the area around your eyes is dark, dull and tired, these patches can bring them back to life
Sorbet Smoothing Under Eye Mask
This pack contains three applications and helps revitalise puffy and tired eyes by reducing dark circles and fine lines, as well as brightening the area
R57 Clicks SHOP NOW3. Firm up
If you struggle with fine lines and papery skin around your eye area, these eye masks can give your eyes a youthful boost
Cettua Halfmoon Firming Eye Patch
This sachet contains five pairs that come loaded with a concentrated hydrogel containing adenosine and amino acids to fight the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes
R74,95 Clicks SHOP NOW4. Go for gold
Pamper your peepers with these gold eye masks, which are loaded with vitamins that provide plenty of skincare benefits
Rosotena 24K Gold Crystal Collagen Gold Powder Eye Mask
This sachet of gold eye masks stimulates collagen production for firmer, more youthful facial contours, decreases puffiness and increases skin elasticity
R250 Takealot SHOP NOW5. Use and reuse
If you want to reduce your waste, this reusable eye mask, which can be made hot or cold, is a more ethical buy than many other masks
MY Cosmetics Eye Gel Mask
This eye gel mask contains little beads of gel to create a much larger surface area to cool or heat up. Clever, but it also looks cool. Lie back with the eye mask in place and relax
R49 Takealot SHOP NOW
