Eye Spy

SHISEIDO Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Express Eye Mask
A retinol eye mask that visibly lifts and firms the eye area, targeting dark circles, under eye bags and signs of fatigue. $80 (two sheets x 12 packets) at Bloomingdale’s

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KIEHL’S Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum An advanced eye cream formulated with 10-percent Pure Vitamin C, Tri-Peptide and Hyaluronic Acid that helps visibly reduce blue and brown dark circles. 0.5 oz, $50, kiehls.com

RÉVIVE Skincare Peau Magnifique Serum
This breakthrough serum is the ultimate in potent, age-defying skincare. The advanced
formula kickstarts skin renewal, resulting
in dramatic benefits in as little as four weeks:
it helps reduce fine lines, increase skin firmness, minimize the appearance of deep lines and restore facial volume. 30ml, $750, reviveskincare.com

PETER THOMAS ROTH Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
Eye contour gel patches containing hyaluronic acid for hydration, caffeine to de-puff, arnica to reduce dark circles, and ceramide NP, collagen and marshmallow root extract to help smooth and soften the look of fifine lines. $55 (30 pairs/60 patches) at Nordstrom

LA MER Genaissance de la Mer The Eye and Expression Cream hones in on dark circles and fine lines. Added bonus: Its lid also serves as a massage tool that helps soothe skin and diminish puffiness. $450 at Neiman Marcus

TATA HARPER Elixir Vitae Eye Serum This serum packs a serious punch against wrinkles and laugh lines. Infused with 63 hyper-potent ingredients, use morning and evening to kick undereye bags to the curb and keep sensitive skin around the eyes hydrated. $315 at Nordstrom

Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Masks
These gold foil eye masks visibly brighten, hydrate and reduce puffiness while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and dark circles. Available in Rose Gold and Gold. $26, wanderbeauty.com

As we approach the two-year mark of the pandemic, COVID fatigue is something most of us have experienced even if we didn’t know what to call it. The emotional symptoms of feeling worn out, tired and overwhelmed is compounded with the effects on physical health.

When you’re tired, your facial expressions change and this can lead to swollen eyes, dark circles and sagging eyelids. Long days filled with Zoom meetings could also leave your tired eyes in need of a little extra love.

The first steps to getting your eyes back into fabulous, pre-COVID condition is to get more sleep, drink lots of water, exercise and eat healthy — avoiding salty, sugary and processed foods. Fueling your body with healthy food, energizing movement and sufficient rest will help improve your overall mood and brighten facial expressions, but it’s likely more is required to combat tired, dark eyes. Before turning to a concealer to hide the problem, the right under-eye patches, masks and serums might just become your new favorite skincare essentials.