Looking tired? That’s so last season.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask anyone who experiences seemingly immovable dark circles under their eyes and they\u2019ll tell you their least favorite invasive beauty comment is \u201cAre you tired?\u201d (See variations: Did you get enough sleep? Have you tried going to bed earlier?) <\/p>\n If everyone who has asked me that question only knew how many times I\u2019ve tried to remedy my dark circles with sleep, lavender sprays, and white noise machines, I think they\u2019d erase the question from their vocabulary.<\/p>\n Dark circles do pop up when one fails to catch a few Zzzs, however, I\u2019m not talking about the transient half-moons that disappear after resetting your sleep cycle. I\u2019m talking about the dark circles that are associated with age, genetics, and ethnic background; those that are a bit more stubborn and take a bit more work to tackle.<\/p>\n As someone from an Eastern European background with skin that produces hyperpigmentation if it even so much as sees someone else\u2019s wound or cut, dark circles have been a skin concern of mine since before I even got my first pimple. I\u2019ve tried every dermatologist tip, from hydrating so as to plump up the skin under the eyes to applying a caffeine based eye cream to stimulate blood circulation. <\/p>\n Effective for some, these hacks just didn\u2019t work for me. My dark circles were rooted in hyperpigmentation and genetics, not broken sleep cycles and dehydration.<\/p>\n It was with this discouraged attitude that I approached Goodal\u2019s Green Tangerine Vita C Eye Gel Patch. Because I\u2019d been let down so many times before, I assumed they wouldn\u2019t work. Boy, was I wrong.<\/p>\n Goodal\u2019s Green Tangerine Vita C Eye Gel Patches target hyperpigmentation with vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. <\/p>\n After reading the ingredients of these hydrogel patches, I had a giant face palm moment. Why had I not tried vitamin C on my pigmented under eye circles before? I used it daily on the hyperpigmentation on my face and it makes complete sense to apply the ingredient on my dark circles- vitamin C interferes with pigment production!<\/p>\n Because these hydrogel slices contain vitamin C, they focus on long term brightening results over short term blood circulation or momentary plumping, making them perfect for me and for all those with genetically induced dark under eyes.<\/p>\n Vitamin C is an active ingredient, so I was careful with where I stored the patches. Eventually, they ended up in my fridge, which added a nice cooling sensation upon application! They\u2019re super thin and jam packed with serum. Their weight made them comfortable to wear and reduced the amount of slipping and sliding they did on my face while I was wearing them. <\/p>\n Over time, and with consistent usage, this eye mask drastically reduced my under eye circles- so much so I\u2019ve cut out using my beloved NARS concealer on regular days. <\/p>\n The product\u2019s benefits make sense due to vitamin C and niacinamide\u2019s abilities to combat pigmentation. For those like me who were previously given misguided advice, the type that only eliminates dark circles that appear when you\u2019re fatigued, the Goodal patches are a breath of fresh air!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking tired? That’s so last season. Ask anyone who experiences seemingly immovable dark circles under their eyes and they\u2019ll tell you their least favorite invasive beauty comment is \u201cAre you tired?\u201d (See variations: Did you get enough sleep? Have you tried going to bed earlier?) 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