By now we know, when it comes to getting your make-up right,the key lies in the prep.And when you have something as big as the 95th Academy Awards in your diary - let's hear it for the Oscars! - you're going to want to reach for a few failsafes to take your complexion to the next level. One product you can bet most red-carpet-ready celebrities will be reaching for are a set of eye patches. It's the skincare product we always spot when we scroll through behind-the-scenes Reels and TikToks of those pre-awards-show glam squad moments.
We caught Cara Delevingne using NakedBeauty MD's Damask Rose Revitalizing Gold-Infused Hydrogel Eye Mask on camera this year, likewise Vanessa Hudgens prepped her skin with a pair of pearlescent half moon-shaped eye masks ahead of hosting the red carpet with Ashley Graham and Lilly Singh.
The skin around your eyes is prone to sensitivity and much thinner than anywhere else on the body, which makes it more susceptible to the telltale signs of stress and lack of sleep, so it pays to pay that area attention. Eye masks are often loaded with potent serums and actives, like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, vitamin C, and retinol, which deliver targeted skincare ingredients to the delicate area.
There are plenty available on the market for you to choose from, so no matter your skin concern or budget, you're guaranteed to find the right solution for you. However if you're after a crowd pleaser and celebrity favourite, look to 111Skin's eye masks, starting from £12. They are well-loved by the likes of Lady Gaga, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Aniston, and it's not hard to see why these bio-cellulose hydrogel maskshave been such a hit during award season, fashion week and beyond. Convenient, fast-acting and enriched with just the right level of actives to help rejuvenate the eyes in a matter of minutes, these are a no-brainer.
111Skin's Cult Classic Eye Masks
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1 of 1111Skin Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Mask
Expect a brightened, healthy-looking eye area with these masks, thanks to a medical grade cocktail of ingredients featuring yeast protein, colloidal gold and pomegranate seeds, all of which help to illuminate, soothe and brighten the delicate under-eye area.
While masks from 111Skin will never fail to disappoint, there are a host of others that are worthy of your attention, too.
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1 of 4Garnier Moisture Bomb Hyaluronic Acid And Orange Juice Hydrating Brightening Eye Sheet Mask
Fool-proof. This is a great all-rounder but our favourite feature is the -4° cooling effect. It refreshes and awakens the eye area in no time.
2 of 4Patchology Serve Chilled Bubbly Eye Gels 5 Pair Box
Formulated with grape-based antioxidants, niacinamide and orange extract, this bubbles up to brighten skin and defend against environmental stressors.
3 of 4Decree SOS Revitalising Eye Mask
Packed with rosewater, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and panthenol, these will help to plump and hydrate instantly, plus the handy design treats brows, lids and under eye area too.
4 of 4MIJ Eye Patch 002
If it can get us looking as good as MIJ Mask founder Maya Jama, count us in. These quickly work to soothe and protect thanks to calming allantoin and nourishing panthenol and hyaluronic acid.