Brief
Dermatologists say there’s no single right way to wear under‑eye patches
Two dermatologists say patch orientation is a matter of coverage and comfort, not a universal rule.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Social‑media users have debated whether the wider end of under‑eye patches should face the nose or the temple, but Bustle reports that dermatologists say there is no universal rule.
What happened
On TikTok, a creator with over 138,000 likes criticized users who place the wider end toward the nose, sparking a flurry of comments about the “correct” orientation. Some users argued the wider part belongs in the inner corner because they are eye patches, not cheek patches.
What the reports add
Bustle cites Dr. Kseniya Kobets, director of cosmetic dermatology at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, who says, “There isn’t one universal rule about which way the pointed end should face.” Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, board‑certified dermatologist at Mudgil Dermatology, adds that the key is “contact and coverage, not orientation.” Both stress that the serum must absorb evenly without gaps or air bubbles.
What was said
“You haven’t necessarily been doing it wrong just because someone on TikTok wears them differently,” Kobets told Bustle.
“I would choose whichever position covers your concern and sits comfortably without sliding,” Mudgil said.
How it came about
The debate emerged from a TikTok video that highlighted the direction of the patches, prompting the two dermatologists to weigh in on whether orientation affects effectiveness.
Key facts
- Dermatologists say there is no universal rule for under‑eye patch orientation. (bustle.com)
- Effective use depends on full skin contact and even serum absorption. (bustle.com)
- The wider end can be placed toward the inner corner for dark circles or toward the temple for crow’s feet, per the experts. (bustle.com)
Sources
- [1] bustle.com — originally reported as “You’re Probably Wearing Your Under-Eye Patches Wrong — Just Not How You Think”
