I have tried many different brands of eye patches and I had not seen any difference at all. Among the brands that are not so expensive, it works quite well. It feels refreshing, reduces fine lines (especially with makeup it helps a lot), and also helps a little with dark circles.

The downside is that it slips a lot, you constantly have to adjust it on your eyes or be lying down.

A second, more expensive alternative but PERFECT. TRUST ME for fine lines, the elemis eye patches are the best. I apply them before makeup for outings when I want to look perfect and they really almost make them disappear. It doesn't work miracles, but it does the best job.

Otherwise, if you can't afford it, the snail ones are a very good alternative!