Concealer is probably my all-time favorite makeup product. It hides my dark circles and other imperfections including breakouts and scars as well as allows my skin to look even. Originally I had wanted to make a longer list of the best concealers of all time and although there are some very good concealers out there, it makes sense to just give my absolute best recommendations. Because really, how many times are you going to be switching your concealers over the years unless you’re a beauty influencer or someone who is just obsessed with using new makeup all the time. But, I think the top 8 concealers that I share in this blog post allow someone searching for a good concealer to be able to have enough options available to choose from. All of the concealers I list below have amazing coverage, are easy to use, smooth to apply, and have an all-day staying power.
This blog post recommendation has been a long time coming since I’ve had to take the time and money to try all of the concealer brands available at Sephora. After a lot of trials, I’ve concluded that these are the top 8 best concealers I have ever used. I will have almost all of these in backstock and use them in rotation to make sure I never run out because they really are that good!
1 – Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape
Description – No surprise here, America’s #1 concealer brand in the world and Allure Readers’ Choice Award Winner is the Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Concealer. This formula delivers up to 16 hours of flawless wear. It also smoothes and brightens the eyes with a lifted look. This crease-proof formula has its own Tape Technology which blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without caking.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Full
Finish – Natural matte
Size – 10 ml
Price – $30 USD / $39 CAD
Why I Like It – First of all, it’s full coverage. The wand is a good size and I only need one swipe from the tube to be able to cover both under-eyes. It hides my dark circles well and it’s smooth and easy to use. My skin doesn’t feel try or tight after using it and it blends well with the rest of my makeup. It also lasts all day and I’ve used it through both cold and extremely hot days. You can also use this for contouring if you get a darker shade.
2 – Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Description – This concealer is a 24-hour wear, multi-purpose creamy concealer that corrects and hides under-eye circles, redness, blemishes, and imperfections without settling into fine lines and wrinkles.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Full
Finish – Natural
Size – 11 ml
Price – $36 USD / $46 CAD
Why I Like It – The Dior Forever concealer is by far the smoothest concealer I have ever used and/or exists out there. It feels so luxurious just using this concealer and they did an amazing job creating this. The coverage is beautiful and it hides all imperfections so you can have smooth and flawless skin. Like the Tarte Shape concealer, you only need one swipe to cover both under-eyes.
3 – Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Concealer
Description – The Magic Touch Concealer is a creamy and lightweight formula that corrects, brightens, blurs, and conceals while blending to a natural, second-skin finish.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Medium to Full
Finish – Natural
Size – 12 ml
Price – $29 USD / $38 CAD
Why I Like It – This concealer also has really smooth coverage. Although it says it’s a medium coverage concealer, I find that it’s a little more towards full coverage and you can build it up as well. It’s hydrating and comfortable to wear and has great pigments. It’s easy to blend and neutralizes imperfections for a soft-focus effect just as it claims.
4 – Item Beauty Air Hug Clean Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer
Description – Item Beauty’s Air Hug Concealer is also a lightweight formula with a pillowy texture that creates a smooth, seamless finish without creasing.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Medium to Full
Finish – Radiant
Size – 10.8 ml
Price – $18 USD / $24 CAD
Why I Like It – I was actually not expecting much from this concealer and was blown away by how freshly applied it still looked by the end of a long day. There’s no creasing whatsoever and it doesn’t budget at all. The Item Beauty Air Hug Concealer absolutely gives me the most flawless skin possible. However, they do not have the best wand applicator, but with the outcomes of my makeup look, it doesn’t matter to me although I do hope they would improve it!
5 – One Size Turn Up The Base Butter Silk Concealer
Description – The One Size Turn Up The Base Butter Silk Concealer is an all-day wear, do-it-all concealer for flawless skin and acts as the most-targeted texture solver that glides easily on the skin. It also has caffeine to help de-puff the under-eyes and has a peptide blend to support natural collagen. This concealer is one of the few waterproof and oil-controlling concealers that doesn’t cake, crease, or transfer.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Full
Finish – Matte
Size – 7 ml
Price – $25 USD / $33 CAD
Why I Like It – I also didn’t expect much from this concealer but it has really good coverage, and great consistency, but best of all it’s waterproof! Although I take that with a grain of salt, but at least they tried to make it even longer-lasting than most concealers that aren’t waterproof. The wand is also great and easy to apply and the formula is smooth and pigmented. It has great coverage and long-lasting staying power from the morning until the night.
6 – KVD Vegan Beauty Good Apple Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer
Description – The Good Apple Concealer is an extreme long-wear, crease-resistant concealer with the same hydrating, lightweight coverage as the iconic Good Apple Foundation. It is rich in antioxidants, has moisturizing benefits for all-day comfort, and has Ultra-Concentrated InterLace Pigments to seamlessly stretch over skin for undetectable coverage.
Application Type – Wand, made to mimic your fingertips
Coverage – Full
Finish – Natural
Size – 10 ml
Price – $28 USD / $37 CAD
Why I Like It – I had high expectations for this concealer considering how good the Good Apple Foundation was! I have a full review of this KVD Vegan Beauty concealer here. This high coverage and the pigmented formula gives me flawless skin and bright under-eyes all day long.
7 – Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation & Concealer
Description – This innovative foundation concealer hybrid formula is designed to give you the ultimate adjustable coverage. It helps balance oil production and offers anti-aging properties. Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant to protect the skin from damage as well. You only need a minimal amount of product as it goes a long way. The Danessa Myricks foundation and concealer offers versatile coverage and can be used as a spot concealer or daily foundation.
Application Type – Wand
Coverage – Full
Finish – Natural
Size – 10 ml
Price – $28 USD / $29 CAD
Why I Like It – One of the newer concealers that I’ve used, this Adjustable Foundation and Concealer can come in very handy. Sometimes, without having to apply foundation (depending on how good my skin is at the time), I am able to just wear concealer on its own. Although the tube is too small to be a foundation, it can work as one if you don’t need to apply a lot. It has awesome coverage and isn’t extremely smooth but has a perfect consistency to ensure staying power. Another pro is that it is also waterproof if you need to wear your makeup all day.
8 – Huda Beauty The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer
Description – The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer is creamy and packed with skincare actives like green tea to help with improving signs of discoloration and stress, while also protecting the skin from external hazards. It also has a cooling zamac tip to help de-puff for a refreshed eye makeup look. With 31% of pure pigment, this multitasking formula helps tired eyes and long nights. There are also soothing and moisturizing properties known to promote cellular regeneration as you wear the it.
Application Type – Tube with a metal applicator
Coverage – Full
Finish – Matte
Size – 10 ml
Price – $30 USD / $40 CAD
Why I Like It – The Huda Beauty concealer has excellent coverage for flawless skin and you don’t need too much of it. The applicator also helps with under-eye dark circles and puffiness which is always a plus. It’s also convenient to use without a brush and is easily spreadable on the fingers as well. It is perfect for all-day wear and blends with the skin easily. Another full coverage concealer for blemishes and coverups!
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