To help instantly plump the skin, many people turn to eye masks or patches: these serum-infused products hydrate and cool the area, and many contain vasoconstrictors (like caffeine and green tea), which constrict blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

In addition, “the pressure from the patches reduces the amount of space fluid that can accumulate under the eyes, which helps reduce puffiness,” Mikaylov adds.

If you actually If you want to enhance your eye mask experience, Vargas suggests layering a sheet mask over the patches. Then use a skin treatment (ice balls, jade rollers, vibrating T-bars, etc.) to wash away excess fluid.

The cherry on top? “I always leave my eye masks in the fridge for extra cooling and de-puffing!” says board-certified dermatologist Kim Nichols, MD, founder of NicholsMD of Greenwich. Celebrity esthetician Shani Darden supports the tip: “I always keep a few in the fridge for when my eyes feel puffy and tired,” she says. “The coolness of the mask helps to instantly remove swelling from the area under the eyes.