Which is better, eye mask or eye cream? Can eye mask and eye cream be used together?

Are there any friends who like to use eye cream after applying eye mask like me? Is it really good to use it this way? Which one is better, eye mask or eye cream? Can they be used at the same time?

You can't simply say which is better, eye cream or eye mask. You can decide whether to use an eye mask or eye cream based on your own eye problems and skin condition. Simply saying that eye cream is better or eye mask is better is wrong.

1. It is better to use eye cream every day

If you need to take basic care of your eye skin every day to prevent eye skin problems, eye cream will be more effective. Using eye masks every day can easily lead to the skin not being able to absorb the rich nutrients in the eye masks, resulting in excess nutrients and the appearance of fat particles.

2. Eye cream has better daily protection effect

Eye cream is better for blocking external pollution and stimulation and providing the skin around the eyes with the nutrients and moisture they need on a daily basis. Generally, we recommend using eye cream in the morning and evening, which can not only help reduce eye swelling and dullness during the day, but also help avoid dark circles the next morning.

3. Eye mask repair effect is better

If the skin around your eyes already has dark circles, eye bags, fine lines, dry lines, etc., and you want to quickly repair the skin problems, it would be better to use an eye mask. Eye cream needs to be applied for a period of time before the repair effect can be seen.

Eye cream and eye mask can be used together. Eye cream should be used after applying eye mask. Eye cream and eye mask are two different eye care products. Eye mask is similar to facial mask. It can provide nutrition to the skin around the eyes in time, effectively relieve fatigue around the eyes, and relieve skin aging. Eye cream is a daily eye care product. Using it every day can provide nutrition to the eyes.

First, look at your eye mask. Do you need to wipe it off after application?

If it needs to be wiped off, my method is eye lotion → eye essence → eye mask. After 10 minutes, wipe off the eye mask with a cotton pad and then use eye cream. Eye mask is the same as facial mask. It should be applied after lotion and essence to achieve the best effect.

If it does not need to be wiped off, that is, the kind that can be left overnight, then the steps are eye lotion → eye essence → eye cream → eye mask.

If your eye mask can replace eye cream, then at night: eye toner → eye essence → eye mask, and in the morning: eye toner → eye essence → eye cream.

Eye masks can provide more delicate care for the skin around the eyes, nourish the skin more deeply, and make it glow. The skin around the eyes is thinner and more fragile than other skin on the face. Therefore, the nutrients contained in the eye masks are more delicate and easier to absorb. This is why the eyes need special care products.

Most eye masks contain hydrating moisturizing ingredients. Common moisturizing ingredients include sodium hyaluronate, which can replenish the moisture needed by the skin around the eyes and form a hydrating and moisturizing film.

Common anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredients in eye masks include: β-glucan, which can be called a beauty product. Its main functions are anti-aging and anti-wrinkle, and repairing damaged skin. If you want the skin around your eyes to be as smooth as silk, you can rely on it.

In addition, the extract of Stachys dulse can lighten dark circles; the essence of Rhodiola rosea can promote metabolism and purify the skin around the eyes; and the yeast extract can inject activity into the skin and remove impurities from the pores.

There are many kinds of eye mask products on the market, which bring more choices for our eye care. Remember to apply an eye mask to yourself in your free time to make your eyes more watery and charming.