I Tried NuFace Eye Patches After A Night Out And Looked Like I Got 9 Hours Of Sleep

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I’m going to keep it so real with you: I’m not a “happy hour during the week” kind of girlie. My go-to move is rushing home from work to vegetate on the couch until it’s time to pass out. I know you’re probably thinking I’m lame AF, but if you saw the bags under my eyes when I don’t get at least 9 hours of sleep, you’d understand. As a self-proclaimed skincare enthusiast, I’ve tried every eye patch under the sun… and after seeing how literally NONE of them make a difference in the black holes where my eyes should be, I fully convinced myself they’re a placebo. But if there’s one brand I’ll open my mind (and my eyes) to, it’s NuFACE. If they’re that good at snatching my non-existent jawline (thanks, microcurrent), then maybe their eye patches will help me serve well-rested vibes.

Is NuFace Worth It?

As a woman who values research, this meant I just HAD to go to happy hour with coworkers, order a ton of drinks, and lose track of time. I got home later than expected (that will happen after a few cocktails) and, you guessed it, got WAY less than an adequate amount of sleep. When I woke up this morning, I nearly did a jump scare looking in the mirror. No, I didn’t get clobbered in the face; I am just simply that tired and dehydrated. So here I am, testing the NuFACE IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches the morning after going out to see how effective they really are.

Now, as I’m testing science (aka skincare) here, it’s time to get to the cold, hard facts. The NuFACE IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches are infused with electrolytes, hydrating glycerin, and magnesium. I’m not going to pretend I know what all of those things are, BUT I will say that the patches claim to visibly brighten, tighten, and firm under-eye (so my boss will never know I woke up 5 minutes before it was time to log on for the day). I went out in the field (research terms for saying I got out of bed) and decided to put these patches to the test. (Pro Tip: I put them in the fridge when I first woke up and kept them on for half an hour)

When I tell you, I’ve never been so happy to be proven wrong… NuFACE Power Patches are the farthest thing from a placebo. I mean, while I’m pretty down and bad right now, I’m also feeling well-rested, happy, and energized from the outside. Is it possible for undereyes to look like they drank two cups of coffee? Now it is. I’m way too giddy over the fact that I actually have an under-eye patch that makes a difference and has so many amazing benefits (that actually stand the test of use). If the immediate benefits are this good, I can’t wait to see what long-term gets me. All in all, I’ll speak for myself when I say these patches earned a permanent spot on my skincare shelf. And if my written claims aren’t enough for you, a picture is worth a thousand words:

Image Credit: Courtesy of Alex Teri