grace & stella gold eye masks: what an under-eye patch does in 15 minutes, and what the gold is for

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grace & stella Energizing Gold Eye Masks

Gold under-eye patches are one of the most photographed beauty products there is. These from grace & stella come in packs of 24 pairs and are sold as energizing masks for tired eyes.

What a patch does

A gel patch sits flat under the eye, cools the skin and holds moisture against it. Morning puffiness is mostly fluid, and cold helps it settle. Extra moisture makes fine, dry lines look softer for a while. That is the real effect of any eye patch, and it is a pleasant one.

What the gold is for

Gold colour or gold flakes make a patch look special, and that is mostly what they do. The cooling and hydrating effect comes from the gel and the ingredients in it, not the gold. Check the box for what is in the version you buy.

How to use them

• Keep them in the fridge. Cold patches work better on puffiness.
• Clean skin, then place each patch under the eye, a little away from the lash line.
• Leave on for the time on the box, usually around 15 to 20 minutes.
• Pat in whatever is left on the skin.

Morning, before makeup, is the best time.

Patches compared

We wrote about a caffeine version in caffeine eye patches, which explains why puffiness and dark circles are different problems.

What it will not do

It will not remove dark circles caused by pigment or shadow. It will not last all day. And it will not replace sleep.

The product

The one people are searching for is the grace & stella Energizing Gold Eye Masks.

grace & stella Energizing Gold Eye Masks

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Written by JamieG in Garner Town, Tennessee.