If You Want Smoother Under Eyes, Collagen Eye Patches Are a Must-Try (2025)

According to our analytics, ELLE.com readers love this pick—and I’m also part of that crowd. After doing my best to resist the hype, I tried them for the first time last year and became a total convert. They feel glorious on my tired under eyes and soothe the skin while imparting a glass-like glow. Dr. Garshick is also a fan. “Infused with hydrolyzed collagen, gold for firming and brightening, and caffeine to help depuff, these gel patches can address under-eye puffiness,” she explains.

Key ingredients: Colloidal gold, collagen, caffeine

Count: 30 pairs

Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “You can feel the mask working right away. I typically get puffiness under one eye. After using these eye masks for a month, the swelling is gone. Very pleased with my purchase.”

Dr. Garshick loves these Patchology eye patches, too. The gels are soaked in a formula rich with collagen, caffeine, and centella asiatica, so they’re able to smooth fine lines, fight puffiness, and soothe any irritation all at the same time.

Key ingredients: Caffeine, collagen, centella asiatica, green tea

Count: 30 pairs

Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I love these under eye gels. I usually buy them individually but found the cost was really adding up. When I saw that I could buy them in bulk at nearly a fourth of the cost, I was sold. This product comes with a small scoop that helps grab one set at a time while keeping the others clean for later use. The gels themselves have a light fragrance, stay in place, and feel cool and delightful. Pro-tip: use the extra residue on your fingers after applying on other parts of your face—it gives amazing results and works quickly.”

Although Elemis’s Pro-Collagen eye masks don’t contain collagen, they do contain algae extracts that have been found to encourage collagen production in the skin. Furthermore, the plankton extract in the formula visibly tightens the skin. Try taking before-and-after photos while testing this product to really get a sense of the results.

Key ingredients: Plankton extract, padina pavonica, chlorella, hyaluronic acid

Count: 6 pairs

Nordstrom rating: 3.8/5 stars

A Nordstrom reviewer says: “I love most Elemis products within the Pro-Collagen range, and these eye masks are no exception. I keep them in the fridge for an added fresh effect, and my under-eye area really looks more plumped and rested after using these. Also convenient for travel.”

These eye masks aren’t just gold for show, they also infuse your under eyes with actual 24K colloidal gold to reduce inflammation, which can actually contribute to signs of aging over the years. Plus, the hyaluronic acid in the serum moisturizes away any dryness, while elastin and collagen help reduce crepiness.

Key ingredients: Colloidal gold, collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid

Count: 1 pair

Knesko rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Knesko reviewer says: “I tried this eye mask on a recommendation. While using it, I took the extra serum and rubbed it all over my face, letting it soak in. I didn’t rinse. That evening, when I looked in the mirror, it was as if I’d been in the Dead Sea—little patches of psoriasis that had flared up on my face after so much Covid mask wearing were gone! This wasn’t a magic bullet, but the calming effect of the mask and ingredients on my skin was amazing.”

Single-use beauty products can be harmful to the planet, which is why Pacifica made these with biocellulose, which is biodegradable. I also love that you don’t have to only use them on your under-eye—you can also apply them to your smile lines to temporarily plump the area.

Key ingredients: Collagen, hyaluronic acid

Count: 4 patches

Pacifica rating: 5/5 stars

A Pacifica reviewer says: “Even though I’m kind of skeptical about most skin care products, I decided to try these under eye patches in a desperate attempt to revive my tired eyes. I applied the patches for about 10–12 minutes and can report that I actually saw some improvement in the skin texture and brightness. Of course, it’s only temporary, but my under eyes felt more firm and brighter.”

Dr. Marisa Garshick is a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology.

Dr. Deanne Mraz is a board-certified dermatologist and the president and co-founder of Modern Dermatology in Westport, CT.

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