5 Beauty Editors on the Drugstore Eye Creams That Rival Their High-End Faves

Eye cream is a finicky thing. Sure, there are countless formulas out there that vow to fix every concern—whether that's dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, or wrinkles—but as anyone who's into skincare will surely tell you, it can be difficult to find one that delivers on its promises. So, yeah, I'll say it: Eye cream is basically the poster child for a skincare product that's great in theory but can be disappointing in practice. 

Then there's the matter of price. There are so many luxury eye creams out there, and while many of them are effective and come highly recommended by beauty editors, sometimes, it's nice to share some more budget-friendly recommendations. So that's what we decided to do. Ahead, five beauty editors share their favorite high-end eye creams, followed by their favorite drugstore ones. The latter will provide real results without breaking the bank (thank us later). 

Erin Jahns, Beauty Director

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The High-End Favorite:

The Affordable Favorite:

Katie Berohn, Beauty Editor

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The High-End Favorite:

The Affordable Favorites:

Shawna Hudson, Associate Beauty Editor

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The High-End Favorite:

The Affordable Favorites:

Kaitlyn McLintock, Associate Beauty Editor

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The High-End Favorite:

The Affordable Favorites:

Aniyah Morinia, Fashion and Beauty Editor, Branded Content

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The High-End Favorite:

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.