Bethenny Frankel swears by these caviar eye patches, so I put them to the test

See more of our coverage in your search results. Caviar for your face? What's not to love?! Bethenny Frankel IG / Victoria McDonnell If Bethenny Frankel and I agree on one thing, it’s that looking well-rested shouldn’t require actually getting eight hours of sleep. The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star has made a career out of telling it like it is, whether she’s reviewing a viral snack or sharing her latest beauty find. And when it comes to the under-eye department, I’m right there with her: Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches deserve a spot in your skin care rotation. Let’s be honest: Concealer can only do so much when your under-eyes look like they’ve been working overtime on your behalf. Late-night scrolling, early-morning meetings and one too many glasses of wine all have a way of showing up on your face. These cooling patches offer a refreshingly low-effort way to fake a little more beauty sleep. Take it from me: I’ve tested hundreds of products as a commerce reporter focusing on beauty, have traveled to Seoul and learned about K-beauty straight from the source, and have tried nearly all of Biodance’s products and pretty much every under-eye patch on the market. Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches Amazon The Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches are designed for the delicate skin beneath your eyes, delivering a dose of hydration while you sit back and let them do their thing. They’re the beauty product that makes sense for anyone who wants a more polished look without adding 12 steps to an already overbooked morning routine. My review Biodance Caviar PDRN Eye Patches Victoria McDonnell Pros: Cooling, soothing hydration that leaves my under-eyes feeling refreshed A comfortable, calming feel that makes them perfect for nightly use An easy, low-effort addition to my evening skin care routine Cons: Not the most stay-put patches if you’re moving around a lot No miracle cure for dark circles, fine lines or the evidence of a late night An extra beauty expense if you already have a drawer full of eye patches My ideal evening involves cracking open a new thriller, pouring my seltzer into a glass straw like the sophisticated 26-year-old I am, and slapping on a pair of these under-eye patches. It’s my version of a spa night, minus the spa prices and the need to speak to another human being. I pop them on, settle into my book and let the patches do their thing while I unwind. They feel cooling and soothing on my skin, making them an easy addition to the part of my day when I’m finally ready to stop looking at a screen and start looking at a murder mystery. I’ve tried my fair share of under-eye patches, including options from Grace & Stella and Summer Fridays, and Biodance has officially claimed the top spot in my beauty drawer. Grace & Stella’s patches feel a bit thicker, but I found them less hydrating. Summer Fridays wins when it comes to staying put, but the patches aren’t quite as soothing, in my experience. Biodance strikes the sweet spot: comfortable, refreshing and hydrating enough to make me want to reach for them night after night. They’re my new go-to, and that’s saying something considering my ever-changing beauty routine, where products can get dumped faster than a bad reality-TV boyfriend. They’re best for anyone whose under-eyes could use a little extra hydration and TLC, especially if you love a low-effort evening ritual. They’re ideal for readers, binge-watchers and anyone who wants to feel like they’re doing something nice for themselves without committing to an elaborate 10-step routine. If your main priority is a patch that absolutely will not budge while you run around getting ready, Summer Fridays may have the edge. Are they worth it? For me, absolutely. I’ve tried the alternatives, and Biodance’s patches are the ones I keep coming back to. Between the hydration, the soothing feel and the sheer pleasure of wearing them while I disappear into a thriller, they’ve earned permanent residency in my nighttime routine. I’m not saying eye patches can solve all your problems, but they’re a pretty good place to start while you ignore your unread texts and pretend you’re the main character in a very relaxing movie. Pop them on while sipping your coffee, answering emails or pretending you’re going to start getting ready 45 minutes before you actually need to leave. They’re also an excellent excuse to lie down for a few minutes and announce that you’re “doing skin care” instead of doomscrolling in bed. Multitasking, but make it beauty. As for the formula, the patches feature caviar extract and PDRN, a skin care ingredient commonly used in products designed to support the skin’s appearance, alongside hydrating and conditioning ingredients. The goal is to help the under-eye area look smoother, more hydrated and refreshed — not to convince anyone that you’ve discovered a time machine. Of course, no eye patch can erase a week of questionable decisions, and results will vary depending on your skin. But for a quick pick-me-up before a big meeting, dinner reservation or close-up selfie, these are a handy addition to the beauty arsenal. The best part? You don’t need a celebrity facialist on speed dial or a bathroom counter that looks like a department-store beauty floor to work them into your routine. Just apply the patches according to the package directions, give yourself a few minutes and carry on. Bethenny may have her opinions on everything from Skinnygirl cocktails to the latest internet obsession, but she and I clearly see eye to eye on this beauty buy. Because if we can’t all have a glam squad, a personal chef and a full night’s sleep, we can at least give our under-eyes a fighting chance. How I tested Below, find the testing criteria I kept in mind while reviewing these Biodance patches for at least one month: Wear time: I wore the patches during my evening wind-down routine to see how comfortable they felt while reading and relaxing. Hydration: I paid attention to how hydrated and refreshed my under-eyes felt after each use. Soothing effect: I evaluated the cooling, calming sensation, especially after a long day staring at screens. Fit and staying power: I noticed how well the patches stayed in place without slipping around. Head-to-head comparison: I compared them with Grace & Stella and Summer Fridays eye patches specifically, assessing hydration, comfort and which ones I most wanted to reach for again. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? 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