We know that eye creams can feel like an unnecessary extra step in your routine, but using one pays off in the long run. Taking a few seconds each day to give your eye area some love can make a major difference. Depending on the formula, an eye cream could lighten dark circles, reduce fine lines, and even prevent wrinkles from developing. While it’s perfectly fine if you’re not in the market to spend a ton of your hard-earned cash on skin care, the best drugstore skin care brands developed a bevy of budget-friendly yet effective affordable eye creams.

There are so many that you’ll probably need some help picking one out. In that case, you can refer to our guide below. We consulted dermatologists, asked editors about their skin care routines, and pored over hundreds of customer reviews to gather the 12 best drugstore eye creams for firmer, brighter under eyes (that won’t hurt your wallet).

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