I drink gallons of water, get eight hours of sleep, and apply enough cucumber compresses to make a salad. And still, I wake up every morning with that tired-eye look. If this sounds familiar, you could spend a small fortune wading through the countless pricey products claiming to conquer puffiness, shadows, and fine lines (which is what we’ve done), or check out some of our favorite affordable formulas. Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream ($16.50; drugstore.com) is an all-in-one solution. Its VitaNiacin complex (a mixture of B vitamins and antioxidants) and blend of fruit extracts hydrates skin, soothes puffiness, and improves the appearance of dark circles and wrinkles. Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) Nourishing Eye Gel ($14.50; drugstore.com) softens, smoothes, and protects the delicate eye area with the help of time-release antioxidants (vitamins E and A), moisturizers (panthenol), and botanical extracts (green tea, gingko biloba, and grapeseed). The lightweight gel perks up eyes, replenishes moisture, and can be stored in the fridge. And Almay’s Anti-Aging Eye Treatment ($16; drugstore.com, shown) is packed with moringa seed, which contains skin healers like vitamin A, potassium, and iron. The non-greasy firming cream reduces puffiness, is ideal for those who wear contact lenses, and offers SPF 15—the best defense against premature eye-area aging. —Juliette Miranda