The use of eye patches is an integral part of the everyday care of many women. Today, a huge number of companies around the world are engaged in the production of these beauty plasters, and therefore the selection of the best samples is becoming an increasingly difficult task.
What patches are there?
There are several varieties of eye patches that differ mainly in the materials used.
Hydrogel
Hydrogel Patches contain a large amount of hyaluronic acid, necessary for high-quality moisturizing sensitive areas of the face. Close contact with the surface and enriched composition ensure the effectiveness of these plasters. After the procedure, swelling disappears, and the skin softens and becomes smoother. A cooling and anti-inflammatory effect is also observed. In addition, it is believed that regular use of hydrogel patches can activate the synthesis of their own collagen and elastin.
The specifics of using such products is that after a certain time they are transformed into a jelly-like substance, which then needs to be “driven” into the skin.
Fabric
Fabric patches are most often created in Korea and made from cotton. Since the material does not create tight contact with the surface, the effect of use is rather weak. However, soft tissue repeats the anatomical shape of a person’s face, preventing the rapid evaporation of nutrients from the surface. Skin patches are additionally soaked with collagen, osmanthus or snail extract.
The essence of the essence may also include pearl extract, hyaluronic acid, a variety of plant extracts, bee or snake venom, as well as colloidal gold. Fabric patches are the cheapest, since their creation is the most budgetary for manufacturers.
Almost all of them go on sale in individual packages.
Silicone
Silicone patches are created from special varieties of silicone, for example, methyl trimethicone. A substance resembling a film is able to transform into any form, and therefore affect even difficult-to-reach areas. Thin and extremely pleasant to the touch plates are easily fixed on the surface of the skin and just as easily removed. Their main task is to protect against moisture evaporation characteristic of dry skin. Besides, Regular use of patches speeds up blood circulation and thus contributes to the independent production of collagen and the elimination of toxins..
Silicone pads are reusable, and therefore quite economical. After application, the patch must be washed under running water and dried, after which the patch can be used again. Since bacteria do not collect on the silicone surface, its use will be absolutely safe. It must be added that patches relax the skin in areas where facial wrinkles are most actively formed.
Liquid
Liquid patches are a gel substance that is applied under the eyes and acts as tissue or hydrogel patches. The range of action of liquid plasters is quite wide - they moisturize, tone and cool the skin, as well as cope with fine wrinkles. The economical use of the product and the ability to clearly apply it to the problem area are the clear advantages of liquid patches.
The composition of this variety includes combinations of various useful ingredients. For example, glycerin and collagen are responsible for hydration and recovery, while antioxidants promote facial rejuvenation. Caffeine and tartaric acid accelerate blood circulation, and peptides increase the elasticity of the integument.
In addition, essential oils, algae, aloe vera, ginseng and other plant components can often be found in the composition.
Collagen
Collagen patches created from water-soluble collagen. Regular use of arched patches allows you to smooth out small wrinkles, but only for a time period from 8 to 12 hours.
In order for the result to be longer, it will be necessary to additionally apply masks with collagen and coenzyme Q10.
In the composition of collagen patches, you can find, in addition to collagen itself, natural extracts, vitamins A and E, as well as gold crystalline powder. Cosmetic patches are very easy to use and quite quickly achieve the desired result.
Microneedle
Microneedle patches appeared on the market of care products relatively recently. Their peculiarity is the presence of microneedles, which, when dissolved, penetrate into the skin, "transporting" nutrients. The concentration of active substances in microneedle patches is much higher than in ordinary ones. Moreover, the amount of hyaluronic acid used often exceeds the volumes administered during mesotherapy.
As a result of regular procedures, the production of our own collagen is accelerated, the structure of the skin improves, the expression of wrinkles softens, and dark circles under the eyes lighten.
Rating of the best
Comparison of products of different brands allows you to identify the top of both budget and most expensive samples.
Moisturizing
The list of the best moisturizing patches cannot but be included Beauugreen Sea Cucumber & Black. Korean products cost about 2000 rubles. The plasters, which are based on a hydrogel, evenly adhere to the skin, which provides a deeper effect of the active components. The extract of the sea cucumber contained in the impregnation nourishes the sensitive area and makes the tone more even. Regular gluing of patches leads to the restoration of the elasticity of the dermis, as well as its natural protection. The product also contains crushed black pearls, which effectively counteracts swelling.Some users note that with frequent use, patches gradually help from black circles under the eyes.
Good feedback again gets a Korean remedy called Ayoume Green Tea + Aloe Eye Patch, which costs less - about 940 rubles. The impregnation contains such useful components as glycerin, extracts of aloe and green tea, scutellaria, etc. Beauty patches are extremely pleasant to use, as they not only smell unobtrusively, but also soothe the skin.
Despite the fact that they are designed to saturate the dermis of the lower eyelid with moisture, it is not forbidden to apply mini masks to other parts of the face.
Popular patches Secret Key Pink Racoony originally from South Korea will cost customers 1000 rubles. The heart-shaped form of the patches makes it possible to glue them not only under the eyes, but also on the cheeks and nasolabial folds. Each heart can be divided into halves and thereby significantly reduce consumption. These patches ideally cope with redness and eliminate dryness, which is indispensable when caring for sensitive skin. The plates qualitatively moisturize the skin, and the gold present in the composition stimulates metabolic processes.
Pink extract helps to even out skin tone, as well as eliminate irritations and redness, even due to allergies. Bamboo is responsible for moisturizing and fighting wrinkles, but Baikal skullcap is a necessary antioxidant that improves the effects of other ingredients.
Korean patches called Petitfee Black Pearl & Gold cost about 1000 rubles. As part of the impregnation for plasters are gold and black pearls. The hydrogel base creates a special film on the surface that prevents the evaporation of moisture. Gold is the component that fights facial wrinkles and also smoothes the surface of the dermis. Black pearls fill the skin with useful elements, and also works effectively with dark circles under the eyes. In addition to the above components, in the patches there are extracts of green tea, aloe, tangerine and roses.
Patches Daralis hydrogel patchesmade in China go on sale in a round, resealable container containing 60 copies. Hyaluronic acid in the composition is responsible for intensive hydration, and collagen and pearl powder help to eliminate wrinkles and dark circles.
In addition, the patches quite successfully fight swelling.
The kit contains a convenient applicator that simplifies the procedure for use.
Product Laikou eye care also represents a package with 60 separate patches, which are enough for 30 procedures. Patches are universal, mainly fighting tired appearance and dark circles.
Excellent hydration microneedle patches from Blomhaving a "speaking" name "Moisturizing and smoothing." Hyaluronic acid with special needles is delivered to the basement membrane. As a result, there is a reduction in puffiness and smoothing of wrinkles.
Lovers of fabric patches for moisturizing are suitable Glow Eye Patch by Erborian.
As an impregnation, such an unusual ingredient is used as liquorice extract, which is an excellent antioxidant. The surface is smoothed and gets a natural glow.
Feeding
Great nutritional patches are Eyenlip black pearlwhose price does not exceed 1000 rubles. The jelly-like substance dissolves on a sensitive surface, filling it with healing substances. The rich composition of the product includes aloe extract, green tea and black pearl extract. The micromasks of this model will be able to be fixed both under the eyes and on the forehead or in the zone of formation of nasolabial folds.
Patches Koelf Hydro Gel Gold & Royal Jelly Eye Patch provide high-quality express care for sensitive skin under the eyes. Hydrogel patches containing colloidal gold elements in their impregnation contribute to the acceleration of metabolic processes and blood circulation.Royal jelly used for impregnation is rich in numerous minerals, acids, vitamins and other useful trace elements.
With the regular use of patches, the disappearance of puffiness, as well as small wrinkles, is observed. At first glance, the skin is significantly transformed, but only for a small time period.
Koelf Ruby & Bulgarian Rose Eye Patch possess a rich natural composition, guaranteeing the necessary nutrition for the sensitive area. Patches Koelf Pearl & Shea Butter Hydrogel Eye Patch valued by customers, not only for the high-quality composition, but also for a convenient classic form. The plates instantly stick to the lower eyelid, do not harm delicate skin and significantly reduce the size of the “panda eyes”.
Liquid eye patches Mixit Anti-Dark Eye Patch characterized by a rich composition that provides adequate skin nutrition. A tube with a gel-like viscous substance costs about 600 rubles. Vitamin C contained in the composition promotes the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, which, in turn, provide hydration and control age-related changes. Strawberry extract is responsible for the independent restoration of skin cells, the formation of keratin and collagen. The extract of mountain arnica improves microcirculation, and also copes with puffiness.
Using liquid patches does not cause any discomfort, they do not leave sticky residues. In addition to good nutrition, the skin also receives the necessary hydration.
During the procedure, do not worry about clogging pores or allergic reactions. The fine mesh of wrinkles disappears completely, and the dark circles under the eyes become much lighter.
Anti age
One of the most effective anti-wrinkle remedies is patches. Farmstay Black Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch worth 1200 rubles. Impregnation of patches contains 3 important components: mucin, niacinamide and allantoin. Mucin, aka snail mucus extract, contains a large amount of elastin and collagen, hyaluronic and glycolic acids. Niacinamide - a water-soluble vitamin B3, promotes the regeneration of the dermis, as well as lightening age spots. Finally, allantoin, obtained from the roots of the medicinal comfrey, for the better changes the general condition of the skin. Patches provide high-quality hydration of the sensitive area and are well versed with puffiness.
Micromasks perform quite well on mature skin. Esthetic House Red Wine Hydrogel Eye Patch. The red wine present in the impregnation, and hence a large number of active compounds, contribute to the rejuvenation of the outer layers of the epidermis and the return of the young turgor. In addition to general rejuvenation, soft pink plasters cope with the fight against the “panda eyes”.
Korean patches are also of high quality. Berrisom placenta.
Placental mini masks are recommended for women who have reached the 30-year mark to preserve youthful skin.
Quickly absorbed nutrients fill wrinkles, even out the surface of the dermis and make the surface uniform. The placenta promotes the self-production of elastin, and also stimulates natural regeneration.
Hyaluronic acid is responsible for the active hydration of the skin, and attributes with adenosine fight wrinkles. The components of natural origin present in the patches have an anti-inflammatory effect, and also fight swelling.
Patches Petitfee Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch impregnated with gold particles and snail mucin filtrate. Hydrogel patches are sold in convenient boxes containing 60 copies. The main goal of the cosmetic product is to rejuvenate the skin and enhance regenerative phenomena. Asian plates successfully smooth wrinkles, provide saturation with moisture, heal turgor and eliminate “panda eyes”.
Petitfee Collagen & Q10 Hydrogel Eye Patchfighting wrinkles are rich in marine collagen and coenzyme Q10.The natural composition of the product contributes to the rejuvenation of the facial integument, as well as increasing elasticity.
A significant advantage of this variety is the ability to glue each plate twice. Eco-friendly patches just dissolve after the procedure.
Which to choose?
To choose the right patches for the eyes, you need to consider several important nuances. Beauty patches are sold in bags and jars, moreover in a bag can be from 2 to 12 pieces, and in packages - from 60 to 90 copies. The choice in this case is based on the needs and frequency of application. You can buy patches that are suitable only for the area under the eyes or for the movable part of the upper eyelid. Universal patches can be used on any part of the face.
In addition, there are day and night patches. Daytime is usually applied for 15 minutes, but nighttime lasts several hours. Universal variations are also available. Of course, all available patches differ in the action of the active substances.
Some instances provide nutrition, others moisturize, and others actively fight wrinkles. There are also anti-edema samples that repair and bleach pads.
When purchasing patches, you need to carefully study the composition to make sure there are no allergens. In the presence of edema and dark circles under the eyes, it is necessary to select options containing caffeine, wine extract, horse chestnut extract and other substances that improve the drainage functions of the face. Hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinol and collagen work well against age-related wrinkles.
If the skin is under stress, it is better to use patches, which contain vitamins C and E, as well as amino acids, coenzyme Q10 and other antioxidants.
Review Reviews
Of course, reviews about eye patches are different, since there are a huge number of varieties of this type of product. But in general, most often there are comments that the effect does occur, but short-term. Even low-cost models can moisturize, cool or “invigorate” the sensitive area, but the result will last no more than 1 day or even several hours.
Among the pluses often appear ease of use, ease of packaging, as well as pleasant texture and aroma of adhesives. The price of micromasks is quite diverse - there are patches for 30 rubles, and for several thousand, and the assortment is very wide.
According to reviews, one can make a general conclusion that one should not expect the “wow effect” promised by the manufacturer, but it will be possible to refresh and invigorate the face with patches.
The following video will tell you how to properly use eye patches.