I'LL admit that I didn't put much thought into skincare until I approached 25 and started to notice some under-eye puffiness. But after trying a $6 eye gel you can buy at Target, Ulta, and Walmart, I was so impressed that I bought 9 other products from the same brand to build up my anti-aging routine. 3 A $6 gel made me completely reimagine my skincare routine Credit: Mary Connelly/The U.

S. Sun From my late teen years into my early 20s, my skincare routine consisted of just a moisturizing soap, a face lotion, and an occasional spritz of rose water. As I heard friends and social media influencers rave about the latest celebrity skincare trends, I realized I hadn't paid much attention to my own skin.

With my 25th birthday fast approaching — and my under-eye bags growing — I wondered if there was a way for me to slow down the aging process and give my skin some more life. Since early-morning gym sessions and commutes are part of my regular schedule, I knew I needed something that could help wake me up because — let's face it — the cold water splash doesn't always cut it. Read More On Skincare SKIN SHOCK I finally found my holy grail skincare routine but my $2 scrub is controversial I also wanted to make my eyes look a bit less tired as I started my day.

But I also wasn't trying to break the bank — I simply can't afford to spend hundreds on a single eye cream like some celebrities do (cough cough student loans). After a bit of research, I came across the Good Molecules .