My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Swear by These Celeb-Used Wrinkle-Smoothing Eye Masks

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:@111skin/ Instagram

@111skin/ Instagram

The first time I saw 111 Skin’ssheet masksa few years ago, I wanted them. Between the luxurious packaging and the brand’s impeccable plastic surgeon-founded reputation, what’s not to want? As a self-proclaimed face mask connoisseur (ok, fine — some may call me a hoarder), I got my hands on all of111 Skin’s face masksandunder-eye patchestout suite. Fast-forward to 2025, and the masks have a seriously devoted fanbase —Anne Hathaway herself has been seen wearing them.

I don’t exactly have Hathaway on speed dial to ask for her personal reviews, but my 56-year-old mom loves the brand’sCryo De-Puffing Eye Masksfor her sensitive under-eyes and theCelestial Black Diamond Eye Masksfor smoothing fine lines. That’s despite the fact that she grew up on natural, at-home skin remedies in India that have made her weary of any packaged skin care products (even with a daughter who’s made a career out of testing them).

Personally, I’m partial to theRose Gold Illuminating Eye Masksfor my intense dark circles — and I’m stocking up while they’re 36 percent off at Amazon.

111Skin Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Mask, 8 Pairs

111Skin

$110$70 at Amazon

I’ve been testing beauty products as a shopping editor for seven years and have become alittlejaded. I first tried the Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Masks on a self-care night in and was shocked to see that the genetic dark circles I’ve had since I was 16 looked dramatically brighter — almost like I had put some concealer on.

111Skin Jetsetter Wallet Skin Care Set

Nordstrom

$35 at Nordstrom

My dry skin felt soft and smooth, while other under-eye patches I’ve tried left my skin feeling sticky. Others have a tendency to slip and slide down my face while I wear them, but these stayed put and felt so comfortable that, despite the instructions telling me to wear them for 20 minutes, I forgot I had them on and wore them for a full hour. Now, I wear them before every date night or big event so I can look more bright-eyed with less makeup on.

Neha Tandon

But, as she started noticing more fine lines, dryness, and puffiness around her eye area in the past several years, she’s started incorporating more active ingredients into her routine. Vitamin C and retinol products help with long-term results, but she wanted a quick, needle-free option for bigger events or nights out. When I brought home some of 111Skin’s eye masks for her to try out a few months ago, she got hooked.

Shop the111 Skin Eye Masks, then find more of my favorite face masks below.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment

Amazon

$44$40 at Amazon

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Face Mask

$38$30 at Amazon

Provence Beauty Masked Out French Green Clay Mask

Ulta

$13 at Amazon

Dr. Lara Devgan Gold Collagen Treatment Masks

$75 at Nordstrom

Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque

$47 at Nordstrom

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