I spent years on a quest for the right eye cream, and finally–Finally!–I’ve found a few that have earned their mettle. Here are three options at three different price points, and not only have these been road-tested by picky beauty editors, they’ve been road-tested by me (or someone close to me!).

$$$: Freeze 24/7 Eyecing Fatigue Fighting Eye Cream (above)

If you want instant gratification in addition to long-term improvement, Freeze 24/7 Eyecing Fatigue Fighting Eye Cream is the gold standard. Ingredients in this cream tighten and brighten in just minutes, while others stimulate cell turnover and boost collagen elasticity for better results over time. In addition to winning awards  from magazines like Redbook and Star, this has garnered recognition from beauty industry powerhouses like the Cosmetic Executive Women and Women’s Wear Daily. I can throw my own recommendation on the heap, too!

$$: StriVectin SD Eye Cream

StriVectin’s anti-wrinkle complex is beloved by every magazine editor under the sun, and has been featured in women’s magazine all over the world. It’s also the favorite of my oldest friend and mother of an infant: She ran out of it and tried another cream but immediately noticed a difference and switched back! It reduces fine lines by building collagen in addition to reducing dark circles.

$: RoC CompleteLift Eye Cream

RoC CompleteLift Eye Cream is another product that has earned my personal recommendation. While most eye creams focus on the under-eye area or crow’s feet, this firms skin all around the eye, including the eyelid, for a visible lift.