Ruth Langsford often wins praise from fans for her honest approach to beauty. with the 65-year-old Loose Women panellist regularly sharing her skincare routines on her social media channels – including her go-to under-eye treatment.
These Nip+Fab Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Hydration Jelly Eye Patches are one of her beauty bag staples. She’s shared them on Instagram to her 1.1M followers, calling them “lovely and hydrating”, and revealing they were a tip-off from her makeup artist, which. She has subsequently collaborated with Nip+Fab, too.
Ruth’s patches currently have 20% off at Look Fantastic and, as of writing, Amazon, meaning you can buy a jar of 24 pairs for £15.96.
Like Ruth, I’m all for anything that makes tired under-eyes look a little more awake. Especially in this heat, when sleep is non-existent and the fan’s doing nothing. These patches are packed with hyaluronic acid and designed to hydrate, smooth and revive in 15–30 minutes. I tend to apply them after a shower while I’m making coffee or finishing skincare. Using the little tweezer included, peel out a patch and carefully place under each eye, smoothing out so there are no creases.
This morning presenter, Lisa Snowdon, is also a fan of the patches and was recently spotted wearing them on her Instagram, saying, “They’re just packed with hyaluronic, so they really help to hydrate and also depuff, which is exactly what I need.” Customers agree with one commenting, “I can see instant result with the skin under the eyes looking visibly more plumped,” while another said, “They feel cool and soothing, instantly brightening and hydrating my under-eye area.” However, some noted how thin the patches are, so be careful when removing them from the tub.
A pro tip I picked up years ago: don’t bin them the moment you peel them off. There’s usually a good amount of serum left on the skin – press it in gently with your fingertips to get the most out of the ingredients.
They’re also ideal to keep chilled – pop the tub in the fridge or even the freezer for an extra cooling, de-puffing effect. Perfect for hot mornings, long days, or any time your eyes need a bit of a pick-me-up.