These Dollar Tree Eye Masks Are The Perfect Makeup Prep For Tired Eyes

With the price of everything on the rise, being a skincare enthusiast on a budget isn't easy. However, Dollar Tree's beauty aisle and its wide array of popular products, from the miracle eye cream shoppers are buying twice to the viral peel-off lip stain that is turning heads, are said to be serious game changers for a low-cost beauty routine. So, when Women.com heard Dollar Tree was selling eye masks made for folks with tired eyes, we knew we had to put them to the test.

The first product our staffer Natalie put to the test was a hydrating cactus jelly eye mask. Priced at $1.25, our staffer thought these would be perfect for anyone dealing with dry skin or makeup settling into fine lines. "They were moisturizing and didn't leave my eyes feeling dry hours later. It also made my under eye concealer feel much smoother when I put my makeup on after wearing them," she said.

While the Cactus Jelly Eye Masks provided impressive moisture, the Chilled Jelly Eye Masks, also $1.25, ended up being our staffer's ultimate favorite of the two. Formulated to refresh and soothe, these hydrogel patches made our staffer want to "put a pair on again" the following day. She also pointed out that the Chilled Jelly Mask stayed in place better than the Cactus Jelly Mask. "They didn't 'slip' under the eyes as much as the cactus jelly and actually left my under eyes feeling more 'chill'," she said.

At the end of the day, we all just want to know whether or not a viral product is worth the drive to the store. For just $1.25, the Dollar Tree eye masks are worth a try, as long as you have realistic expectations. While you can't expect the gold standard eye patch effects you'd get from Charlotte Tilbury's Immediate Eye Revival Patches, which are Amal Clooney and Kate Hudson approved instant eye treatments, our staffer felt the affordable eye mask delivered surprisingly effective hydration for a fraction of the cost. Both contain similar heavy-hitting hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing agents like aloe, making them nourishing for such a low price. 

Our staffer explained, "Compared to my ultimate favorite eye masks—the Que Bella Moisturizing Eye Patches—both of these Dollar Tree eye masks do not stay on the skin as well and did slip often," noting that you may find yourself having to readjust them while going about your morning routine. However, our staffer's final verdict is that at it's low price point, the readjusting is worth it for the skin-smoothing benefits, lack of sticky residue, and generous coverage.