Eye Patches Before or After Serum? A Simple Layering Decision
For pep patch, begin on clean, dry skin before serum. Here is how to handle slippery layers, active products and the rest of your morning routine.
The pep patch team · 3 min read
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Can You Reuse Eye Patches? Single-Use Gel vs Reusable Masks
pep patch gel masks are single-use. Learn why re-soaking them is not recommended and how they differ from masks designed to be washed and reused.
The pep patch team · 3 min read
Eye Patches Before or After a Shower? Keep the Routine Outside It
Use pep patch after washing and drying your face, not in a hot shower. A simple sequence for keeping masks in place and skincare comfortable.
The pep patch team · 3 min read
Removing Eye Makeup Gently Before Your Skincare
A gentle approach to removing eye makeup before skincare, with label checks, clean hands and clear reasons to skip patches on irritated skin.
The pep patch team · 3 min read
How to Store Eye Patches So They Don't Dry Out
Heat, light and air are what ruin a gel patch. Fridge rules, why freezing is a bad idea, and how to read the date symbol on the pack.
The pep patch team · 4 min read
Seven Eye Patch Mistakes We See Constantly
Sliding patches, wasted essence, concealer that pills by 10am — the seven eye patch mistakes that come up in our inbox every week, and how to fix each one.
The pep patch team · 4 min read
How Often Should You Use Eye Patches?
Daily, twice a week, or only when it matters — how often to use eye patches, whether you can overdo it, and a cadence that matches the box you bought.
The pep patch team · 4 min read
How Long Should You Leave Eye Patches On?
Fifteen minutes is the standard for a reason. Here's what happens if you go longer, why sleeping in patches backfires, and how to tell when one is spent.
The pep patch team · 4 min read
How to Use Eye Patches Correctly (Most People Get Two Things Wrong)
Placement, timing, and where patches belong in your routine — plus the two mistakes that stop eye masks from staying put.
The pep patch team · 4 min read