The eyes are truly the windows to the soul. But it also can be a dead giveaway of one’s age. The skin in our eye area tends to be more sensitive because it is thinner than the skin in other parts of our bodies. So naturally, the impact of environmental elements and the lack of sleep and lack of nutrients and water will show in this area of our face. But caring for the skin around our eyes need not be expensive or tedious. In fact, we’ve curated some of the best eye products and eye makeup under $30 to make those pesky black circles go away and reveal a younger looking, more vibrant eye area. We’ve also got some of the best affordable eye makeup on this list, so check it out below!

 

Pampering the Eye Area

Your daily beauty routine should include some pampering for the skin around your eyes. Here are some of the best affordable eye creams and moisturizers to rejuvenate the skin and banish dark circles.

1. Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream

After cleansing and toning, put on this hydrating eye gel cream from Cetaphil, which is packed with a blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, dimethicone, and licorice root to deeply moisturize the skin around your eyes. It has a vitamin complex that is specifically designed to brighten and smooth the under-eye for a well-rested look. Its gel-like cream formula doesn’t go on heavy and absorbs quickly, locking in moisture. Shop at Ulta.

2. CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

If you want to visibly reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, this cream is for you. Specifically designed to reduce dark circles and puffiness, this cream contains three essential ceramides to repair and restore the protective skin barrier. It features a MVE controlled-release technology that replenishes lost ceramides and provides long lasting moisturization. It also has a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic formula that is free of oil, phthalates, dyes, parabens, and aluminum. Shop at Ulta.

3. Patchology FlashPatch Eye Gels 5 Pairs

If you’re more into patches than creams, then check out Patchology’s FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels. It features an advanced HydraSurge5 Moisture System that cools, smooths, and refreshes tired-looking eyes. It contains caffeine and hydrolized collagen that’s delivered directly into the skin for effective, immediate rejuvenation. Its proprietary HydraSurge5 Moisture System features an exclusive complex of five proven hydrating ingredients. Shop at Revolve.

4. Too Cool For School Coconut Oil Serum Eye Patch

This Spring, keep your eyes cool and refreshed with this serum hydrogel eye patch that’s packed with coconut oil to prevent skin dryness. The jelly-textured hydrogel patch holds Brazilian coconut water and is formulated with niacinamide and adenosine, which brightens skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. It also contains nutrients from sea buckthorn extract and energizing acai palm extract to brighten up dull-looking eyes. Shop at Ulta.

5. E.L.F. Illuminating Eye Cream

Say goodbye to dark circles and puffiness with this eye cream that’s packed with purified water and skin nourishing jojoba, Vitamin E, and cucumber. Together, these ingredients help soothe and protect the delicate skin around the eyes. It also contains shea butter and green tea for optimal moisturization. Its formula is free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Shop at Ulta.

Day to Night Eye Makeup

Turn heads with these eye makeup that will take you from day to night effortlessly, without breaking the bank.

6. Tarte Dream Big Eyeshadow Palette

Sky’s the limit with these totally BOSS shades from Tarte Cosmetics. This palette features 8 limited edition shades that are truly inspiring, taking you from day to night effortlessly. Each shade is powered by Amazonian clay, making it easily blendable, highly pigmented, and fun to wear! The featured shades are This Is It (rose gold), All In (deep rose), Go For It, (brown), You Can (gold), Happening, (plum), Hustle (black luster), Ambitious (cream), and Risk Taker (pale pink shimmer). Features matte and metallic finishes. Shop at Ulta.

7. Burt’s Bees Eye Shadow Palette with 3 Shades

If you want eye makeup that’s totally safe for the skin, go for Burt’s Bees eye shadow, which is made of a  100% natural formula, with bamboo, honey and vitamin E. This mineral eye shadow is not only easy-to-blend and long-lasting, it also nourishes the skin and enhances your natural glow. It’s safe for sensitive eye and those who wear contact lenses. It has a formula that’s free of parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. Each Burt’s Bees Eye Shadow Palette features four variants with three shades each: Shimmering Nude (beige, brown and light pink hues), Dusky Woods (bronze, dark brown and light nude hues), Blooming Desert (tawny copper, brown and light nude hues), Countryside Lavender (medium purple, dark purple and light nude hues). Shop at Ulta.

8. Colourpop Double Entendre Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

Your everyday nudes are all in one amazing palette from Colourpop. This palette features as much as 12 shades that range from cool to warm and matte to metallic, so you can mix and match as you please. Features Locked and Loaded (matte pale yellow), Uninhibited (metallic deep gold), Hot Bod (matte chocolate brown with gold flecks), Flasher (satin soft ivory), Nekkid (matte pastel orange), Extra Curricular (matte burnt orange), Hard (matte deep terracotta), Draft (metallic rich rose gold), Keep it PG (metallic champagne gold), Nip Slip (matte warm saddle brown), Send Noodles (matte soft tan), Teddy Bare (matte deep chocolate brown). Shop at Ulta.

9. ILIA Pure Eyeliner

Organic products have never been more affordable and high quality with ILIA. This creamy, matte eyeliner is crafted from only the purest products, including avocado and castor seed oil and coconut oil that leaves skin moisturized and protected. Great for those with sensitive eyes. Comes in five colors: black, blue, brown, grey, and purple. Shop at Nordstrom.

10. Antonym Cosmetics Certified Organic Mascara Lola Lash Too

This mascara packs a punch without the chemicals. The Lola Lash Too adds volume to the lashes thanks to its creamy, soft formula that only uses quality organic ingredients. This Certified Organic Mascara contains shea butter, vitamin E, beeswax, carnauba, and sweet almond oil to promote healthy growth of eyelashes. Shop at Bloomingdale’s.