does it work?? burt's bees renewing algae hydrogel eye mask

Skin care is an important part of any beauty routine. Unfortunately, it often gets put on the back burner in my life. By the end of the day, I am often too worn out to worry much about skin care. So I like to keep it super simple and straight to the point. However, lately my life has been a little bit different. I've had far more time to pamper my skin and focus on TLC. Which is why it seemed like the perfect time to put some of the masks in my collection to use. I started with the Burt's Bees Renewing Algae Hydrogel Eye Mask. This single use under eye mask was definitely intriguing. Simple, easy to use, and natural. So...did it work? Was this eye mask effective? Keep reading to find out how it performed.

This particular mask came with two individual under eye masks. While many are made up of traditional sheet mask material...these were more like gel or silicone. They were rubbery and coated in the ingredients. Essentially, you apply them to the under eye area and leave them for five minutes or so. According to the brand, they are meant to reinvigorate tired under eyes, reduce the appearance of dark circles, and provide nourishment to this delicate skin. The masks contain ingredients like Rosehip Seed oil and Jojoba oil. Since this drugstore brand is all about being as natural as possible, it should come as no surprise that the eye masks are made more than 99% natural ingredients and contains no parabens. In terms of the ingredients, I cannot fault the brand. It is nice to see there is a focus on items that are dermatologist tested and contain fewer unnecessary additives.

So....does it work? Somewhat. The Burt's Bees mask applies nicely and stays in place with ease. It also feels cooling and pleasant while on the skin. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any benefits whatsoever. My under eye area didn't look or feel refreshed. There wasn't added hydration. My dark circles weren't reduced. While the masks themselves are nice, the reality is that it didn't deliver on the promised results. So unfortunately this isn't a winner in my books. It certainly makes me feel pampered. However, without the actual payoff of the skin care results? This simply isn't something that I would recommend. There are superior options available. Ones that are reusable or offer more than one usage per package.

Rating: 1 / 5

Overall, these under eye masks are cooling and refreshing. They apply easily and feel pleasant. Sadly, despite the positive aspects, they were a massive letdown. These Burt's Bees eye masks simply did not deliver on the product claims. 

Have you tried these eye masks? Are you a fan of Burt's Bees?