There are a lot of eye creams on the market promising to smooth, firm, or brighten your skin. One thing they usually have in common is that they’ll put a dent in your wallet. As much as you might love a $50, $60, or even $100 eye cream, restocking every few months isn’t always realistic. Luckily, as The Cut’s resident eye-cream tester, I’ve tried plenty of eye creams priced from $6 to $500, and some of my favorites are actually under $40.

I’m always looking for creams that smooth, firm, de-puff, and brighten the under-eye area. They should also work well with my favorite concealer s. So, I’ve rounded up the best drugstore under-eye creams that meet my criteria.

so, you want to try a drugstore eye cream?

➼ Our top picks

➼ More tried-and-true favorites

Updated August 29, 2025:

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