To tackle tired, puffy eyes and dark circles during Strictly Come Dancing training, Vicky Pattison has been relying on these affordable £5 brightening under eye patches
With plenty of early starts and long hours spent training each week for Strictly Come Dancing, it’s no wonder that Vicky Pattison has been pulling out all the stops to stop her looking too tired. The presenter shared some snaps of herself en route to an early training session earlier this week wearing a pair of BEAUTYPRO’s Retinol Under Eye Patches, and they’re the perfect quick and affordable fix for puffy eyes and dark circles.
Ordinarily priced at £6 for three packets, LookFantastic has currently slashed the price to just £4.50, saving you 25%. The eye patches are ideal for wearing just before an event or big occasion, or for just helping tackle those tired eyes after a long day.
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The Retinol Under Eye Patches are infused with retinol which helps to improve visible skin renewal whilst also reducing the appearance of uneven skin tones. The vitamin C content helps to boost brightness for those dark circles, whilst aloe vera and citrus extract smooth and add to the brightening effects, leaving your eyes looking more awake and refreshed.
As well as helping the appearance of tired eyes, they also provide extra hydration which plumps and soothes skin, and have a cooling effect which helps reduce puffiness – all in just 20 minutes of wearing them. You can wear them on your own whilst you get ready, or layer them underneath a sheet mask for extra hydration and relaxation before a big event.
Apply the Retinol Under Eye Patches on clean skin that’s been cleansed with just water, and because of their retinol content, it’s generally advised you use them in the afternoon or evening rather than the morning. This is because retinol can increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight – so you should always make sure you’re wearing SPF the next day.
If you want some that are perfectly fine to apply in the morning, Grace & Stella’s Energizing Eye Masks (£18 for 24 pairs) are a great alternative. They contain powerful cooling and soothing ingredients which help to visibly de-puff even the worst of eye bags, and counteract the effects of a bad sleep, sun exposure, harsh makeup removal and even dry, ageing skin.
Alternatively, the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches (£25 for six pairs) are infused with hyaluronic acid, cucumber extract, panthenol and niacinamide to help hydrate and soothe tired, puffy eyes. Another retinol-infused option is Beauty Of Joseon Revive Under Eye Patch Ginseng And Retinal which are currently on sale for £14.45, down from £17, for a tub of 60 patches.
