Eye patches that are like ‘a filler in a jar’? These $24 eye patches may have you skipping in-office treatments

Anua’s Retinol Berry Revitalizing Eye Patches are being promoted as a lower-cost way to improve the appearance of tired under-eyes, with a $24 early Black Friday price and celebrity attention. Melissa Gorga called them “filler in a jar” in a sponsored post, but the article stresses that skincare patches cannot reproduce the volume-restoring effects of injectable filler.

The hydrogel patches contain retinol, niacinamide, caffeine and berry extracts, which are intended to smooth the look of fine lines, brighten discolouration and temporarily reduce puffiness. Anua says they can also be used on areas such as smile lines, the forehead and neck; the article advises wearing them for 15 to 20 minutes, introducing retinol gradually and using daytime sunscreen.