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Usually I’m out the door each morning barefacedwith one exception.
The one thing I always use is concealer under my eyes.
Without it,my dark circleslook like two black holes.
But not all concealers are meant to be worn solo.
Sorry, I just don’t have the time or patience for that.
Something I can just throw into my purse for on-the-go touchups.
No makeup brush or loose powder needed.
Instead, you should look for a concealer matches your skin tone.
The whole point of this low-maintenance approach is to look naturally flawless.
Here are a few of my favorite concealers that are totally fine to wear solo.
I like this formula for no-foundation days because it feels weightless.
It blends out easily onto the cheeks, so it doesn’t look like you’re wearing concealer goggles.
Bonus: The peachy tone gives it a color-correcting effect against the purple of dark circles.
Bareminerals 16 Hour Full Coverage Concealer, $24
This stick concealer is great for afternoon re-applications.
It’s very creamy when it swipes on, but it has a powdery finish.
That means you don’t have to add any setting powder before you head to happy hour.
(greatest of all time) according to so many of my editor friends.
First, the shade selection is amazing.
Second, it covers without looking cakey or feeling like a thick mask.
Personally, I keep two shades.
Yet this one can stand up to some of my prestige favorites.
So, it feels like I need to put foundation on top.
I love this Clinique option because the undertones are spot on.
It comes in 19 shades and three color-correcting options.
you’re free to also build up more layers if you want more coverage.
I like to use it as concealer because it is so lightweight and light coverage.
Plus, this stick is easy to carry around in your bag for midday touchups.
It’s a dead giveaway that you’re actually wearing makeup (sigh).
This formula isn’t very thick, so it slides on without settling.
Buy it:$7,ulta.com