5 gel eye pad hacks every beauty lover should know

So you have 5,000 pairs gel eye pads, but there's no chance you'll be able to use them all in the next decade - or maybe you're a savvy hacker enthusiast looking to use all the creative tips and tricks. No matter what reason you're here for, we're excited to share five unique ways to use these under eye gels for even more beauty benefits. Traditionally we use them to reduce puffiness under the eyes, help with dark circles and even reduce the appearance of fine lines – but here are some additional ways to use under eye gel pads to make your morning routine easier:

Like an eyeshadow shield

If you decide to apply a bold eyeshadow look (or any kind of eyeshadow that requires you to be meticulous), you have to be careful to avoid eyeshadow falling out. While you can opt for a sticky eyeshadow screen, you can also replace it with an under eye gel. You will not only protect your skin from radioactive fallout, but at the same time prepping the under eye area for concealer.

Like mascara

Loyal mascara users may already have a lash shield to avoid a complete mess when applying their favorite formula. But if you don't, you can use the gel under your eyes instead, applying it so that it sits just below your lower lash line. If you also want to protect your upper eyelid from mascara mess, use Gel eye mask which closes the upper eyelid and the area under the eyes at the same time.

Like a cat's eye stencil

Get creative by using the gel under eye mask as a stencil for the cat eye. Apply the gel under your eyes so that it curves upward at the same angle you would normally apply a cat's eye. When finished, remove the eye gel for a flawless finish.

As an extra dose of hydration for your skin

After keeping the gels under the eyes for the right time (according to the instructions), squeeze out the remaining serum from the gels or use the serum remaining in the original packaging on the face and neck.

As a soothing, cooling agent

You don't need to own skin care refrigerator to defend this hack (although it would be a great investment for all your masks). Store under-eye gel pads next to food in the refrigerator and remove patches to de-puff and refresh and cool under-eye skin - what can we do? all fall behind in the summer, right?