The Best Eye Creams You Can Find at the Drugstore

By Erin Lukas
Updated: Jan 24, 2019 @ 4:55 pm
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Whether or not you truly believe that the eyes are the windows to the soul, the sensitive area of skin needs some regular TLC. No matter if the bags and dark shadows under your eyes are from too many cocktails, not enough sleep, overexposure to the sun, or allergies, including a solid eye cream in your skincare routine can help minimize the situation.

While firmer, brighter eyes can help you look like a million bucks, you don't have to spend a ton of money to get an effective eye cream that works. We've rounded up the best eye creams that you can pick up on a drugstore run.

Keep scrolling to see our picks.

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Best Retinol Eye Cream: RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream 

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$25 Roc SHOP IT Opens a new window

Packed with anti-aging power ingredient retinol, this lightweight cream treats existing fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the under eye area firm. Set out some extra time in the morning if you're applying this cream. It absorbs slowly to prevent irritation. 

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Best Lightweight Eye Cream: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream for Eye 

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$20 Neutrogena SHOP IT Opens a new window

If you hate the feeling of heavy skincare products, then this eye cream is for you. The hyaluronic acid-packed gel-cream instantly soaks into skin to hydrate it. 

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Best Eye Cream for Puffy Eyes: Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller 

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$8 Garnier SHOP IT Opens a new window

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

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Best Multitasking Eye Cream: Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream 

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$30 Olay SHOP IT Opens a new window

This 2-in-1 cream frights visible signs of aging and is also infused with a color-correcting technology that matches your skin tone so that it acts like a concealer. You know what that means? Skipping a step in your routine in the morning so that you can (maybe) hit snooze again. 

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Best Eye Cream for Dry Skin: Burt's Bees Instense Hydration Eye Cream 

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$18 Burt's Bees SHOP IT Opens a new window

Clary sage is this green eye cream's hero ingredient. The botanical deeply hydrates eyes while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.  

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Best Eye Cream for Dark Circles: E.L.F. Cosmetics Illuminating Eye Cream 

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$10 E.L.F. SHOP IT Opens a new window

Hide the fact that you stayed out way too late last night with a illuminating eye cream like this e.l.f. jar. A mix of jojoba, vitamin E, and cucumber nourishes and brightens up the under-eye area. 

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Best Eye Cream for Wrinkles: L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Eye Treatment

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$14 L'Oreal Paris SHOP IT Opens a new window

This L’Oréal Paris eye cream has instant and long-term benefits. The cooling metal tip and caffeine-infused formula helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles immediately, while the brand claims you can see a difference in fine lines and wrinkles in about three weeks! 

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