ESPA's 'hydrating' eye masks that 'reduce deep lines' now 24% off
ESPA's Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks are a quick and convenient way to refresh the eye area after excessive screen time, jet lag and late nights - and they boast anti-ageing benefits
For those battling the signs of ageing, such as tired eyes and puffy bags, wellness brand ESPA has a new trick up its sleeve. The ESPA Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks promise a wealth of anti-ageing benefits to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes.
Currently, there's an opportunity to bag these eye treatment at 24% off on Amazon, with the price slashed to £34.96. Inside each pack, you'll discover 30 pairs of masks, equating to merely £1.16 a pop for each treatment.
Ideal for combatting the effects of endless screen time, relentless jet lag, or simply too many late nights, this product is set to be a game-changer for refreshing your gaze.
Composed of an impressive 98% natural ingredients, these masks boast Snow Mushrooms, teeming with polysaccharides for that additional protective layer and a boost of hydration, leaving skin radiant. They also contain vegetable taurine to amp up skin hydration and diminish the look of weariness.
Incorporating Spirulina Platensis Extract with its antioxidant prowess, the masks work to enhance skin elasticity feeling and smooth out those tell-tale dehydration lines. These eye masks aren't just effective; they're visually interesting with their blue hue, promising to be the perfect quick fix, reports the Express.
Following a swift 10-20 minute session, 97% of users reported feeling "instantly hydrated", while 94% noted the masks had "left fine dehydration lines around eyes appearing softened".
In addition to ESPA, shoppers can explore alternative eye gel masks from other reputable brands. For instance, Rodial's Bee Venom Jelly Eye Patches are available on Amazon, priced at £20.99 for four pairs, while Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks can be found at Boots for £52.
The ESPA product comes accompanied by a pair of plastic tweezers, enabling a sanitary application process. The eye patches are lauded for their rapid efficacy, delivering 'a surge of nutrient-rich super serum'.
One satisfied customer shared: "It absorbs easily without tackiness. I'm convinced they reduced the deeper lines under my eyes which just means, I'm going to have to keep buying it."
Another individual sang its praises after testing the eye patches, stating: "My skin felt nicely hydrated and looked fresh. At my age I need all the help I can get."
Some customers did note that the eye masks may slide downwards during use, suggesting that it is ideal to apply them while reclining. However, another customer mentioned: "I haven't noticed any other visible differences but I would use again for the hydrating benefits as I do suffer from dry skin."
Shoppers can also find the ESPA Isotonic Eye Gel Masks at LookFantastic, where they are currently available at a discounted price of £36.80 with 20% off.
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