As Instagrammable as sheet masks are, they aren’t necessarily intended for the unique issues associated with the skin around the eyes — and they surely aren’t the most eco-friendly (at least the single-use kind). Sure, a well-fitted face mask might deposit a few beneficial ingredients near your eyes, but sometimes you want to target the periorbital area, which is where undereye masks come in.
It’s no wonder that there has been a veritable eye-mask boom, leading to a much-welcomed deluge of comma-shaped patches made specifically formulated to target the dark circles, early-morning puffiness, and texture changes that happen to this especially thin, delate section of skin. However, over here at Ellemaraa, we can’t help but think how wasteful these little masks can be, hence why we are loving reusable options for undereye TLC anytime we need it.
Whether you want an overnight option for fine lines, a quick cooling fix, or a once-a-week session to hydrate and brighten, here are the seven best reusable eye masks on the market. Pro tip: throw any of these into the fridge for that extra-cooling effect.
1-Pacifica Reusable Silicone Undereye Mask
Let’s start with how adorable the Pacifica Reusable Silicone Under Eye Mask is. Adorned with purple cloud-like illustrations, these masks can either be used with your favorite products, like the Vegan Collagen Recovery Eye Cream, underneath or alone for a cooling effect thanks to their grippy, never-slipping surface.
2 -Dieux Forever Eye Mask
Users claim that the Dieux Forever Eye Mask lasts up to a year, which is quite impressive, in our opinion. Plus, it holds whatever gel, serum, or eye cream (may we suggest the Dieux Auracle eye gel?) you decide to place under it, so your products never go to waste.
3 -Beauty Bay Reusable Undereye Patches
For inflamed undereyes, the Beauty Bay Reusable Undereye Patches are the ultimate pick. You can use these babies up to 15 times as they are made of silicone. We suggest popping them into the fridge before use to maximize their cooling effects.
4 -SiO Beauty Eye and Smile Lift
SiO Beauty Eye and Smile Lift helps minimize the appearance of crow’s feet and laugh lines with each use. Made with medical-grade silicone, these patches (two sets of 2) hug the face comfortably while retaining moisture in the skin.
5 -Coolchill Reusable Gel Eye Ice Pack
Coolchill’s Reusable Gel Eye Ice Pack aren’t your typical undereye mask but they help with puffiness and feel great after a hangover or sleepless night. Keep them in the freezer and place them under your eyes when frozen for a refreshing pick-me-up.
6 -One Kind Endless Eye Revive Masks
Apply your favorite eye cream underneath the One Kind Endless Eye Revive Masks for brighter undereyes over time. Layer the masks over your favorite eye cream, we recommend the One Kind Pep Squad Eye Revive Complex because of the hydrating squalane in the formula. Once you’re done masking, place them back into the little case they come with so they are ready for next time. See how easy that is?
7 -Skin Gym Reusable Eye Mask
The trendy pink color of the Skin Gym Reusable Eye Masks is just another reason to love them — that, and they promise to never slip off your face.
For an extra cooling effect, consider adding the Skin Gym IceCoolie Ice Roller to your cart and rolling it over the mask when using.