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The best concealers neutralizehyperpigmentation, conceal blemishes, and brighten the area underneath your eyes.
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This may sound like an easy task, but actually choosing the perfect concealer can be a tricky feat.
There are so many factors to take into consideration: Is the formula long-wearing?
Does it actually brighten, hide blemishes, and color-correct?
And does its formula apply seamlessly without caking or looking dry?
The concealer should be creamynot greasy or dryand easy to apply.
Furthermore, some may arrive with a built-in-applicator, and others may need to be applied with amakeup brush.
And some are pricey, high-end picks while others are affordable and available at your local drugstore.
Truthfully, there are so many things to take into account!
Luckily, weve spoken to makeup artists to help decipher the great ones from the average ones.
Keep reading for some top picks from retailers like Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, Nordstrom, and more.
The brightening element of the product can neutralize even the most complicated of dark circles.
According to Grayson, this concealer is an absolute essential.
Its my go-to backstage touch-up pen.
you’re able to also use it onsunspotsormelasmatoo.
Its creamy with a full coverage that covers dark circles expertly without caking.
Plus, thanks to 22 different shades, youll be able to find your perfect shade in no time.
Also nice: This formula is long-wearing, humidity-proof, and waterproof.
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Correct and Brighten Concealer Duo Stick
Bloomingdales
Want next-level blemish coverage?
This concealer is an expert at just thatand more.
Composed of a duo of two formulations, it effortlessly smoothestextured skinand blemishes with a seamless matte finish.
This duo feels light and isnt cakey or drying, explains Sarnelle.
Its also great for on the go as its creamy,hydrating, and easy to blend.
This concealer has a yellow base that helps with redness and brightens your skin, says Sarnelle.
Its long-lasting and provides a natural-looking finish.
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
According to Sarnelle, this concealer looks great and seamlessly blends out.
It gives a smooth texture, long-lasting full coverage, and a seamless finish, she says.
It does not cake, which is why it gives great coverage for blemishes and dark circles.
In other words, its your secret weapon against hiding thosestubborn zits.
Finally found a concealer that lives up to its name, says a Sephora reviewer.
Easy to blend and nice creamy thick consistency.
Youll also love the full coverage, and how it provides 16-hour wear and leaves a crease-proof matte finish.
Trust us, you dont want to pass on this one.
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer
Grayson dubs this concealer as his go-to long-wear concealer.
It conceals a range of colors and is a professional makeup artists dream, says Grayson.
It dries down within minutes and zero powder is needed.
Its also a top pick of Masek-Black due to its buildable, hydrating, medium coverage formula.
I love this one for mature skin as its lightweight and wont weigh down thinner skin, she says.
One thing to note: She also advises setting it quickly with powder because it may crease if not.
At the top of our list?
These are easily blended and hidden under foundation or concealer, says Masek-Black.
Some color correctors can feel heavybut these are the exception.
Elf Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
Lets be real: This e.l.f.
cosmetics concealer is a drugstore find that you dont want to miss.
The fact that it is so affordable makes it that much better.
An all-around win if you ask us.
A little is all you need for nice, medium coverage thats easily buildable.
