Just one treatment brightened and smoothed my under-eyes.
As long as I can remember, dermatologists have been warning me that the eye area is one of the first places to show signs of aging.
I recently learned how true that is myself.
Where the skin under my eyes used to be firm, smooth, and perky, now it is a little worn, droopy, and covered in slight wrinkles. I’ve tried an overwhelming number of eye creams- some provided decent results, but most took weeks (or even months) for me to see any real difference. I like to think I’m a patient person, but at that rate, I thought for sure I’d end up looking like Droopy the cartoon dog by spring. No thanks.
So, when NuFACE- the beauty-tech juggernaut behind their highly rated Trinity microcurrent device (a Women’s Health favorite!) – launched a new product promising visible results in just five minutes, I was very intrigued. Their Ionplex Hydra-Gel Power Patches, what a name! Five minutes? Really, anything could work that quickly right?
NuFACE IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Under Eye Patches
I was intrigued and wanted to see for myself. I have grown to love the blue-gray color of my eyes—particularly when I wear the same color shift to green, but what I don’t love is my dark under-eye circles and fine lines starting to form. I get Botox regularly, but do not treat my eyes; I am always worried I’ll look too smooth and expressionless. I don’t want to erase any laugh lines , I just want to take them from a full belly laugh to a slight smile.
So, when NuFACE said they could make a difference, I thought—what do I have to lose?
Are NuFACE IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know
What’s the hype behind these life-changing eye patches? Made from biodegradable gel and eco-friendly materials, these patches aim to refresh the delicate under-eye area, delivering clear brightness, firmness, and hydration. These eye patches have a highly potent assortment of active ingredients that target puffiness, fine lines, and dullness. They cost $55, which is a little pricey, but I can say that they had impressive visible results from what I saw after my first use. Fingers crossed that continued use will make a noticeable difference in time!
These renewing Power Patches include magnesium for brightness, amino acids for firmness, and electrolytes for ultimate hydration. NuFACE recommends these patches to be used with their FIX Line Smoothing Device—a pinpoint version of microcurrent technology. This handheld tool is equipped with tiny round applicators to reach delicate areas such as under the eyes and around the mouth. If you just started, microcurrent therapy uses small electrical pulses to stimulate your face muscles for a firmer and sculpted appearance. This therapy has been around since the 1980s.
nuface NuFACE FIX Line Smoothing Device
Do NuFACE Hydra-Gel Power Patches Work? Here’s What I Found
How to Use NuFACE FIX and Patches Effectively
The brand NuFACE suggests you apply the patches to clean skin, set them under your eyes for five minutes, and then turn your FIX device on and glide it over the patches for three minutes (the shape of the FIX device is perfect for this). In theory, that sounded nice. However, I actually found that a little challenging to do as I always noticed that the metallic tips of the FIX device would catch on the patches and they would wrinkle a little bit or even peel off accidentally.
To avoid that issue all together, I opted to do the first step as instructed and applied the patches under my eyes for five minutes. They were easy to apply and they helped give my under-eye area a nice soothing feeling. They also felt cool and pretty hydrating and added a nice essence of hydration. I then removed the patches added serum on top of the hydration layer and used the FIX device for three minutes under each eye. Way easier! The serum helped the device glide and I felt no discomfort or tugging on the patches compared to the previous way of testing it out for the first time. It also felt quite calming, like a minimal vibration with a calming sensation.
Bottom Line: Were the NuFACE IonPlex Hyrdra-Gel Power Patches worth it?
Final Thoughts: Are the NuFACE IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches Worth it?
I break this into two components. First, I want to say I was truly impressed with the results. I saw a noticeable difference right after the first use – my under-eye area looked bright, and the fine lines were visibly smoother. I even had a coworker tell me how refreshed I looked! I think the result was largely due to the fact that it was such good hydration with the combination of the Power Patches and FIX serum, resulting in my under-eyes looking plumper, dewy, and more radiant. This hydration creates a hydrated glow that casts light, reflecting light away from the dark circles under my eyes and making them look recessed. Again – from one application!
