Over the past six months, I put dozens of the best-selling concealers to the test.
These are the ones I loved most.
However, concealers have varying strengths and serve different purposes, from color-correctinghyperpigmentationto minimizing blemishes and brightening dark circles.
I can confidently say that every single product on this list is a stellar option.
Try a couple of them and see what works for you.
You cant go wrong with any of them.
New York-based makeup artist and educator
New York-based celebrity makeup artist and educatorCarly Giglioexplains that this will inform the finish and coverage you should choose.
She also notes that occasion is key.
Consider the applicator pop in and how that works with your needs and lifestyle.
Are you looking to touch up your makeup on the go?
A concealer stick is going to be better than a liquid product.
LA-based makeup artistMerav Adleradds that different concealers are tailored to different parts of the face.
It delivers a sort of blur-filter effect while also treating the skin with rich, potent ingredients.
c’mon dont shoot the messenger.
Its better for oilier skin types and blemish coverage versus under-eye concealing, IMO.
New York-based makeup artist and educator
I also love that its formulated with sunscreena huge bonus.
Using a soft wand applicator, youll get long-wear full coverage with an I-forgot-I-was-wearing-makeup feel.
As any makeup artist will tell you, this concealer is super high-quality.
I love this concealerit is a perfectly smooth, buttery consistency and blends beautifully, says Giglio.
Its my go-to when I wake up with allergy-related puffiness or havent gotten a full 8 hours.
My only call-out: ensure you fully terminate the compact!
Ive accidentally left it open before and the product went a bit dry.
The lightweight formula manages to be both hydrating and waterproof (a true feat in our book!)
and blends beautifully with makeup to boot.
It looks gorgeous on the skin and the shade range is amazing for all skin tones.
The new Ultra Creamy Shape Tape providesseriousfull coverage.
Be mindful of this when applying, because you dont need as much as you think.
Despite being great for dry skin, it completely conceals acne as well.
This formula provides a your-skin-but-better finish and easily blends into skin with or without foundation.
A hydrating matte makeup product?
Ive used this concealer for years and can attest to its many virtues.
Giglio agrees, sharing that it provides great coverage and easily glides onto skin.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer is one of the most-used options in my makeup kit, adds Adler.
The versatility, again, comes down to ingredients.
Caffeine and pink algae extract help revive your under eyes, while arnica and panthenol calm blemishes and redness.
is truly in a category of its own.
Sweat-proof, immovable, and impressively long-wear, this concealer works hard for the money.
It has a very small applicator that allows for a very precise program and creates a luminous finish.
For those with oilier complexions, this concealer is a must.
I also love that the 22 shades are made with a variety of undertones in mind.
Its been a long-time best seller, and I still love this stuff, even after all these years.
Its creamy formula will give you excellent medium coverage and is available in 30 shades.
A little goes a long way, so this is truly a phenomenal value.
Its not just a concealer, eithertry out multiple shades to achieve an effortless contoured or highlighted look.
Should you apply concealer before or after foundation?
Giglio and Adler agree that concealer is best applied after foundation as well.
Think of your foundation as a base, Giglio explains.
This also allows you to use less product overall, which allows your skin to breathe and heal.
I prefer to apply concealer after foundation because it works better when brightening the under eyes, Adler adds.
Should a concealer be lighter or darker than my skin tone?
For spot-concealing on the face, you want to get something closer to your skin tone.
What concealer covers everything?
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