10 Expert-Approved Eye Creams You Can Buy at the Drugstore
Eye cream may seem like a frivolous extra step in your skin care routine, but trust us when we say it's not. Sure, you could just smear your regular face cream up near your eyes—but that skin is delicate, thin, and sensitive. It requires a cream designed specifically to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. Luckily, some of the best eye creams out there are found at your local drugstore. Ahead, the 10 essential eye creams to throw into your cart the next time you're out running errands.
Neutrogena
amazon.com
$17.73
This is the only eye cream you need if you're serious about tackling wrinkles. The retinol formula boosts collagen to erase crow's feet and fine lines, as well as improve tone and texture.
L'Oreal Paris
amazon.com
$17.33
This derm-approved eye cream contains the trifecta of anti-aging ingredients: retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. You'll notice a brighter and smoother eye area in about one week.
Olay
target.com
$22.49
If you need one product that does it all, this is the eye cream for you. It's packed with vitamins B, C, and E, to address your biggest eye concerns (dryness, puffiness, dark circles, fine lines) while also being light enough to instantly melt into skin.
Versed
target.com
$17.99
Made with skin-smoothing algae extract and firming peptides, this eye cream delivers both long-term and short-term results. The inclusion of ethically-sourced mica adds a soft-focus blur to brighten eyes right away.
CeraVe
target.com
$10.79
Made with ceramides to repair and restore the skin barrier and hyaluronic acid to add needed moisture, this eye cream will reduce the appearance of dark circles without irritating the sensitive eye area.
RoC
target.com
$15.99
With its mix of skin-loving minerals and retinol, this eye cream will reduce the appearance of lines around the eyes in as little as 12 weeks. It's ideal for smoothing pesky crow's feet.
Honest Beauty
target.com
$19.99
Lack of moisture around the eye area can lead to dry, itchy skin and can actually cause wrinkles to form prematurely. This eye cream contains hyaluronic acid to keep the eye area plump and has soothing and calming ingredients like chamomile and calendula to treat any irritation.
Burt's Bees
$16.94
Made with hibiscus and apple extract, this eye cream locks in moisture and firms skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin texture. The creamy texture feels decadent, but it's less than $17.
Aveeno
amazon.com
$18.74
This antioxidant-packed formula contains ingredients like blackberry and vitamins C and E to promote collagen production and reduce puffiness. But we love this one especially for it's non-greasy texture, making it ideal if you plan on putting makeup on right after.
Neutrogena
amazon.com
$26.00
If you find most eye creams too thick, give this gel a chance. It has a water-gel formula that absorbs quickly and is packed with hyaluronic acid to instantly plump and fill fine lines.
10 Expert-Approved Eye Creams You Can Buy at the Drugstore
Eye cream may seem like a frivolous extra step in your skin care routine, but trust us when we say it's not. Sure, you could just smear your regular face cream up near your eyes—but that skin is delicate, thin, and sensitive. It requires a cream designed specifically to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. Luckily, some of the best eye creams out there are found at your local drugstore. Ahead, the 10 essential eye creams to throw into your cart the next time you're out running errands.
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