iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask Review: A New Way to Treat Wrinkles and Crow’s Feet While You Sleep

When you think about anti-aging products, what comes to mind? Probably retinol, glycolic acid or vitamin C, which have long been considered the “gold standards” for turning back the hands of time. 

But there’s another proven skin treatment that you may not have heard of yet—and it’s actually not a topical product at all.

I’m talking about the iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask. In this review, you will learn what makes it different from other eye masks, how its fabric can benefit your skin, and what results you can expect.

Keep reading to find out why I wear mine every night, and why you should, too!

What It Is & Who It’s For

So what’s the big deal about an eye mask, you ask?

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Well, there are regular eye masks—which just block out the light—and then there is the iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask. Not only does it cover your eyes to help you sleep, it also acts like an overnight skin treatment. So it’s suitable for anyone who looking for anti-aging benefits for the eye area.

The point of difference is the fabric, which is known as a “smart textile.” It looks and feels like silk, but it’s actually a super-soft polyester embedded with copper oxide fibers. That means it delivers copper right into your skin, where it administers an array of skin benefits. 

Specifically, the patented technology is clinically proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles in as little as four weeks, with continuing effects over time. 

Think it sounds too good to be true? Let’s dive a little deeper into the science!

The Skin Benefits of Copper Fibers

So here’s how it works. When you put the mask on, and your skin is in contact with the copper oxide fibers, copper ions are released. These ions are absorbed into the upper layer of your skin, where they can:

• Reduce fine lines and the depth of wrinkles
• Increase hydration
• Support cellular renewal processes
• Promote the natural growth of proteins

These claims are backed up by several double-blind studies. One eight-week study found that sleeping on pillowcases containing copper oxide resulted in a reduction of wrinkle depth and an improvement in overall skin appearance.¹ Another found that sleeping on copper oxide pillowcases for only four weeks caused a significant reduction in fine lines and crow’s feet, and a significant improvement in facial skin—and results were visible in as little as two weeks.²

Copper is legit. Many dermatologists have also been singing its praises. “Copper is just as important as retinol and alpha hydroxy acids in fighting the signs of aging," says Dr. Ellen Marmur.³ “Copper definitely plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner. “It helps to develop collagen and elastin, which maintain the strength of the skin, and it promotes the production of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.”⁴

You can also read more about the many benefits of copper in GHK Copper Peptides: for Skin and Hair Beauty by Dr. Loren Pickart, the pioneering biochemist who discovered the original copper peptide. 

Before and After

So what kind of results can you expect from wearing this eye mask? Well, take a look at these before and after photos from the brand:

Here you can see the difference before and after wearing the iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask for four weeks. The lines around her eyes have softened a lot! Her eyelids also look less baggy.

Here’s her eye area close-up, plus one more example: