Every human being over the age of the Riverdale cast has fine lines (open in new tab) and wrinkles around the eyes. But many of us see those lines and wrinkles (open in new tab) and just want them to "go away". Needless to say, beauty standards are bullshit: the Marie Claire Beauty team is here to help you find out how to get rid of those pesky under-eye wrinkles in the fastest, most affordable way you can.

Let's talk about how wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes form in the first place. No surprises here: it's a wicked duo of lifestyle habits and genetic predisposition. So what are the causes of wrinkles and fine lines for which you are personally responsible?

I mean, basically: just stop frowning, smoking, going outside, and smirking. Obviously, we are joking (except for the smoking part, which means we should stop). So we spoke to the experts to bring you a guide to treating and preventing fine lines and wrinkles.

There are several options for treatment. Laura Dyer (opens in new tab), a certified physician assistant at Amy Wexler Dermatology, says, "Botox relaxes overactive muscles, excellent skin care moisturizes the lines, retinol (opens in new tab) resurfaces them, and SPF protection. Lasers can also help resurface this area."

Complete clarity: Your trusty eye cream may not be doing you any favors if they don't contain at least one of the following ingredients. We love a good eye cream, but a serum (open in new tab) or moisturizer (open in new tab) can accomplish the same thing. Check the packaging to make sure the product is safe to use near the eyes. Check these ingredients:

"The best intervention is retinol with a great vitamin serum suited to the depth of wrinkles and the sensitivity of your skin," says Dr. Michelle Koo (open in new tab), a double-board certified plastic surgeon. Doctors love vitamin C, and for good reason: this little antioxidant "softens rough skin, protects skin from damage, and fades acne scars and dark spots," says dermatologist Dr. Mona Gohara (opens in new tab). Vitamin C is potent but effective. By stimulating collagen production, it helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing out the lines that have formed," she says. (Open in new tab)

Cons: It will take a few months to see an impact on your lines, and even then, don't expect miracles. Dr. Gohara adds, "The anti-aging aspect is just an added bonus to vitamin C's (opens in new tab) list of advantages."

"Retinol is the only ingredient in skin care that increases collagen production and stops collagen degradation," says Dr. Gohara. Translation: retinol works faster to make your cells feel younger than they really are, and to make your skin fresher, brighter, and wrinkle-free. And that means your dark spots, (open in new tab) wrinkles (even the deep ones), scars, and even acne will all diminish.

Consistency is key-it may take at least three months to see results, Dr. Koo recommends using retinol nightly. Don't freak out if you experience dryness, flakiness, or breakouts (acne-prone people) within the first month of use. Yes, it sucks, but it is something you need to endure in order to get the anti-aging results you want. (Open in new tab)

To reduce side effects, start slow at first: use retinol one night a week for one week, twice a week for two weeks, three times a week for three weeks, and every other day.

Retinol is light, super-hydrating, fast-acting, and completely non-irritating. Says Dr. Gohara, "The tiny molecules act like a sponge in the skin, drawing moisture from the air, plumping fine lines and smoothing the face." The sight of palmitoyl oligopeptides need not come as a shock.

Dr. Hadley King, a New York dermatologist, says, "This peptide not only promotes collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin, but also helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV light. The only drawback is that it is temporary and does not work on deeper wrinkles."

Yes, good old Botox. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin (all of which are neurotoxins) "work by relaxing the facial muscles that used to cause lines to form. It's super effective (it starts working in a few days), and as long as you see an experienced, certified dermatologist, you won't get the clichéd 'frozen' look you see in the movies."

The only downside is that it is temporary. Depending on your metabolic rate, "the treatment is very safe and will wear off after three to four months and will need to be repeated if you want ongoing results," says (unfortunately) Dr. King. In addition, it costs about $500 per treatment area (although costs vary by region), which may not be feasible for everyone

Microneedling (aka dermarolling (open in new tab)) is a needle-covered roller to stimulate collagen production in your skin with a roller covered with needles to stimulate collagen production. You are essentially damaging your skin to create newer, younger skin," says Dr. Gohara."

"It sounds barbaric," she adds, "but it's the most effective way there is today to heal fine lines and wrinkles quickly. She says. 'Don't worry, it's not a bad idea.'

Cons: Lightening and smoothing occurs after four to six weeks of weekly treatments (opens in new tab). It is also too irritating for most sensitive skin types like rosacea, eczema (open in new tab), psoriasis, or any type of inflammatory condition.

And yes, you can microneedle yourself at home (opens in new tab), Dr. Gohara, and most doctors warn against it, but you can limit the damage if you use the proper needle size. But leave it to the professionals to stick it deep into your face.

And next is the laser part of wrinkle treatment: the Fraxel (opens in new tab). Fraxel (which is the brand name for a whole class of lasers used to resurface your skin) is magical, face-changing, and pretty damn painful (basically like a hot rubber band snapping your face over and over again).

There are different types of lasers, and Dyer points out that different lasers can act on different degrees of aging. For mild to moderate lines, the Clear & Brilliant for resurfacing is a good choice. For more severe lines, you may need a Fraxel or CO2 laser," he says. Just to be clear, most anti-aging treatments only damage the skin to make it "better." Technology. There is a downside to lasering the face, as one might expect: the skin will look sunburned for a few days and feel like sand for a week or two. But after that, your skin will be as bright and smooth as a baby angel's, or as bright and smooth as you were 20 years ago, before life knocked you down.

You already know this: SPF (open in new tab) is non-negotiable, and it's a given if you're trying to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Sunscreen is the single most effective topical anti-aging option. Sunscreen helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles, and with regular use, it also helps soften them," she says. Her favorite is Isdin Eryfotona Actinica (opens in new tab) ($60), which contains "DNA repair enzymes."