The 8 Best Eye Creams You Can Find at the Drugstore

Whether or not you truly believe that the eyes are the windows to the soul, this sensitive area of skin needs some regular TLC. And if you're dealing with dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, or just want to give your eye area some extra hydration, adding a solid eye cream should be a vital part of your skincare routine.

But while firmer, brighter eyes can help you feel like a million bucks, you don't have to spend a ton of money to find an effective eye cream that works.

Here, the eight best eye creams for each and every concern, that you can pick up on your next drugstore run.

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• Best Overall: RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Eye Cream
• Best for Wrinkles: L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Eye Cream
• Best for Dark Circles: Neutrogena Rapid Dark Circle Repair Eye Cream
• Best for Dry Skin: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eyes Soothing Repair Moisturizer
• Best Illuminating: No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Eye Cream
• Best for Puffy Eyes: Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller
• Best for Sensitive Skin: CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
• Best Retinol: Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Eye Cream

Powered by a multipurpose compound that targets major signs of aging around the eye area, including wrinkles and discoloration, this treatment does a little bit of everything. Expect to see full results within four weeks of continued use.

To buy:  $21; amazon.com.

This L’Oréal Paris eye cream delivers both instant and long-term benefits. The combo of the cooling metal tip along with a hyaluronic acid and vitamin C-infused formula helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles immediately. The brand claims you can see a difference in fine lines and wrinkles in about three weeks.

To buy: $17; amazon.com.

Looking for a treatment that make you look wide awake — fast? Your search ends with Neutrogena Rapid Dark Circle Repair Eye Cream. It's formulated with a brightening complex that promises to reduce dark circles and discoloration in just one week. The handy pen applicator is easy to use, eliminating the need to stick your finger into a pot of eye cream. 

To buy: $18; amazon.com.

This soothing eye cream restores hydration and strengthens the skin barrier to prevent future dryness and irritation. The gel-cream, fragrance-free formula is also safe to use on the eyelids, too.

To buy: $25; amazon.com.

Whether you pulled an all-nighter or were up late bingeing old seasons of Real Housewives, this little tube will help you fake a good night's sleep. Infused with the same technology found in No7's anti-aging serum, this treatment targets wrinkles, loss of firmness, and discoloration to illuminate the under eye area.

To buy: $23; ulta.com.

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Run this rollerball over the area to deflate puffy under-eyes. The cooling formula is a blend of soothing vitamin C, caffeine, and mint.

To buy: $11; walgreens.com.

Your under eye area is the most delicate area of your face, so while powerful eye creams can be effective at minimizing signs of aging and puffiness, they can also be irritating as hell. CeraVe's gentle formula treats common under eye concerns, such as dark circles and puffiness, without the potential side effects of potent creams made with harsh ingredients.

To buy: $11; amazon.com.

Packed with anti-aging power ingredient retinol, this rich cream treats existing fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the under eye area firm. The cream is designed to be used in your nighttime skincare routine, and provides 24-hour hydration. 

To buy: $39; ulta.com.