Over the past week, makeup and skincare fans have been treated to the launch of not one but two iconic Charlotte Tilbury products to boost and brighten your cosmetics cabinet – the Exagger-Eyes Mascara and its new Hollywood Skin Secrets Immediate Eye Revival Patch . Clinically proven to ‘brighten, hydrate and smooth’ under your eyes in just 10 minutes, the new £58 eye patches have already received quite a lot of praise for ‘instantly’ transforming your eyes – despite only being available for a few days.
With a number of people describing them as “miracle workers” and “magic” for tired eyes, the patches – which are also available at SpaceNK and Cult Beauty – are made with a cooling hydrogel pad designed to be non-slip and drip-free. . Made with absorption and locking technology that gives your under-eyes a good supply of moisture and a bio-smooth eye contour complex, which reduces the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles and improves elasticity.
So much so, Hollywood Skin Secrets Immediate Eye Revival patch has been praised by Charlotte herself for giving your eyes something of an “instant eye lift” that lasts and transforms the quality of the skin under your eye in just 30 days. In addition, it leaves the skin perfectly prepared for make-up.
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Costing £58 and comprising 60 patches – 30 pairs – plus a small spatula to apply the patches, our very own Zoe Cripps, beauty editor at OK!, gave them a go and was blown away by the results. She said: “(Charlotte) Tilbury hasn’t skimped on the serum in the pot – each eye gel comes fully saturated in the liquid, which is perhaps where the price becomes a bit more justified. I both liked and disliked how thin the patches were. liked because it meant that didn’t feel heavy and dry under my eyes when I wore them, but they were also tricky to pry apart without breaking.”
She added: “After 10 minutes on my skin (I had to tilt my head back a little to keep them securely in place while they ‘set’ for the first few minutes) I peeled them off to reveal very bright under-eyes. remaining serum also dried down to the perfect base for a concealer – not sticky but with a bit of grip I tried putting my heavy concealer under my eyes after using these patches and I really didn’t get any creases at all these again as they definitely made me see more awake.”
Zoe isn’t the only one shocked by the impact of these patches, as – despite launching in late August – they’ve already received 4.8 stars. One shopper called them the “best eye patches” and said: “Oh, this is just like magic, eye bags disappeared immediately after use. I love these eye patches so much. Great confidence.”
A third said: “I’m really impressed with these eye patches, they brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness and smooth fine lines, a trifecta of needs for my eyes.”
Results, formula and quality aside, one disappointing aspect Zoe noted was that the plastic packaging made it look “a bit cheap”. She said: “I guess with a price tag of £58 (for 30 pairs) I would expect a more luxurious spatula instead of a plastic one.”
While others weren’t too fussed about the packaging, some noted how the patches, being drenched in serum, aren’t quite as “slip-free” as they promise as they easily slide down the face when applied, and you have to let them set before applying. move around (although once ‘set’, they will stay put the rest of the time).
Overall, the eye patches are “highly effective” and will sort out your tired eyes instantly. But if you’re not quite happy to part with £58, Nip + Fab’s Jelly Eye Patches for Under Eye are £15.96. Alternatively, PIXI BeautifEYE eye patches cost £22 for 30 pairs.
