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If there’s one product I can’t stop recommending lately, it’s the COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patches.
After more than 5 years of testing beauty products — everything from luxury eye creams to drugstore sheet masks — I don’t throw around the word “obsessed” lightly. But these? I’m *obsessed.*
I’ve visited South Korea, fallen headfirst into the world of Korean skincare, and out of all the products I’ve tried and loved, this is one I rave about the most.
Let me set the scene. It’s nighttime. I’ve just stepped out of a hot shower after a long day of commuting to the office, my under-eyes looking puffy and tired from screens, buses and general life. That’s when I reach for this tub. There’s something so satisfying about popping it open and placing the cool, jelly-like patches under my eyes. Within minutes, I feel like I’m reversing the day’s damage.
COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patches
AmazonWhat really sold me on these patches is how intensely hydrating they feel on my skin. The hydrogel texture hugs my under-eye area perfectly and doesn’t slide down my face while I’m brushing my teeth or scrolling on my phone.
They’re soaked in snail secretion filtrate — an ingredient Korean skincare lovers (including me) swear by for deep hydration and skin repair. Every time I use them, my under-eyes look noticeably plumper, smoother, and brighter. It’s not just a quick surface-level refresh, either. Once I remove the patches, my skin feels cushioned and replenished. When I gently pat in the remaining essence, I can see that healthy, dewy glow staring back at me in the mirror.
I’ve reviewed nearly all of COSRX, and this is my current favorite item from the brand.
I’ve tested so many under-eye patches over the years, and a lot of them either dry out too quickly or don’t make a visible difference. These are different. They feel like a tall glass of water for my under-eyes. If I know I didn’t sleep enough — or if I just want to look extra fresh the next morning — I’ll even use them before doing my makeup. Concealer glides on so much better when my under-eye area is this hydrated.
Victoria McDonnellI’ve been a longtime user of the brand’s Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patches, and the effect is virtually the same. CORSX under-eye patches equal a blissful treat.
Another reason I keep recommending them? The value. Right now, they’re 20% off and less than $25 for a limited time, which feels like a steal considering how many you get. More than 3,000 shoppers purchased them in the past month alone, and I’m not surprised. The tub comes with 60 patches, so it lasts me a long time. I don’t feel guilty using them a few times a week because I know I’m getting plenty of uses out of one purchase.
As someone who’s spent years testing products and who genuinely can’t stop talking about Korean skincare innovations, I can confidently say this is one of the most hydrating under-eye treatments I’ve reviewed. It’s effective and it turns a regular weeknight into a mini spa moment. If you’re looking for something to help revive puffy, tired under-eyes (and you love a good deal!), this is the product I’d tell you to grab before the sale disappears.
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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.

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