Zoe Foster-Blake, the fab face behind my favourite daily skincare, says that specific eye creams don’t do anything that a good face cream doesn’t. If you want more dramatic results to use a cream with retinol. It was a revelation when I heard it and stopped me from buying eye creams that are double the price of face cream

I’ve only tried a few and didn’t have much luck with the results. Creams seem better.

I use them from time to time and cant say that I notice a change but for me its just a part of my relaxation routine.
I do use an eye cream every night though and love the Olay Retinol one in the red tube.

They can certainly help but it also depends on consistent use of them. And what type of eye masks you are using, whether it’s for hydration, depuffing etc. i find the hydrating ones amazing when my skin needs that extra bit of boost.

I totally agree! I have big puffy circles under my eyes just like my dad and I haven’t really found any particular product works better than the others.
The best thing I’ve found is chill any product you use in the fridge first (masks too) and give a gentle massage during application to help drain excess fluid under the skin.

It has been a long time since I last used an under eye mask. They feel great but I prefer to use eye cream on a regular basis rather than masks.

I like to use reusable ones that chill in the fridge. Make a little spa evening for myself and have them on with my favourite Kiehl’s face mask. I don’t have puffy eyes generally so it’s hard see immediate results, but it makes the skin under my eyes feel refreshed.

I have to agree with you. I’ve tried several brands and whilst they feel nice and cooling, they don’t seem to make much difference. I like to use a crystal roller under my eyes when puffy and Beauté Pacifique Puffy Eyes Gel. I still occasionally buy them, good excuse to lay down for 10 minutes anyway 🙂