Models are undoubtedly genetic anomalies who hit the jackpot in the beauty and body departments, but not even Victoria’s Secret supers can evade under-eye circles. Whether your dark shadows are due to jet lag, an all-nighter at the office, or one cocktail too many, take a cue from the catwalkers and slap on a fast fix: the eye mask. Unlike the full-face versions, these crescent-shaped patches nestle perfectly along your lower lash line and are steeped with de-puffing, brightening, and tightening ingredients that offer instant, targeted results—likely the reason Ji Hye Park, Ondria Hardin, Behati Prinsloo, and Lily Aldridge reach for them right before a photo shoot. We like Klorane’s Smoothing and Relaxing Patches laced with anti-inflammatory cornflower water as an in-flight or midday pick-me-up; Skyn Iceland’s nonslip, nongreasy Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels prior to putting on makeup; Shiseido’s Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask to fight fine lines; and Dr. Jart’s Cheek & Eye Lift to tighten and plump. Pair with a quick dab of concealer and consider last night’s sins effectively erased.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Style.com
