Concealers are must-haves in every makeup kit. Well, if you’re 100% flawless like a very little portion of the world’s population, you might skip this part. But for the majority of us, concealers are necessary to hide all those imperfections and dark spots to make sure we’ll have a gorgeous complexion all day long.
You might think that it’s a simple task to pick that perfect concealer that would work for your skin, but once you get to the task, you’ll find that it’s no easy feat. You have to consider the consistency, finish, application, and even if it seems trivial—the packaging, too. You’ve got choices of tubes, pots, sticks with different applicators that could sometimes make or break your concealer’s look on your face.
So to save you from the hassle of trying out every single concealer out there before arriving into your top picks, we’ve gathered the best high-end concealers with the most reputable names in the beauty industry. Scroll down for some of that concealer goodness.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)
The Radiant Creamy Concealer from NARS is a well-loved product that’s part of a lot of beauty lovers’ cult-favorites. Dark circle problems? No worries, they can all be covered by this product in an instant.
Huda Beauty The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer ($30)
Huda Kattan isn’t someone to joke around about concealer. Her brand, Huda Beauty released The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer with the goal of giving you the best coverage, with its 31 percent pigment formula. It’s awesome to conceal every imperfection in your face.
Giorgio Armani Beauty High Precision Retouch ($40)
You wouldn’t think a concealer can be likened to power, but with Giorgio Armani’s Beauty High Precision Retouch, you’ll instantly see the connection. This product gives you the power over acne scars, pigmentation and visible blood vessels and the power of having a flawless skin.
Make Up For Ever Full Cover ($34)
Make Up For Ever’s Full Cover offers something that not every concealer in the market would claim they can: the ability to cover up tattoos. The brand is that confident of this product’s coverage. Bonus: it’s waterproof and highly blendable, too!
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Concealer ($34)
Why would you even use a concealer that would just melt in the middle of the day, right? Yves Saint Laurent exactly knows that problem, hence, their All Hours Concealer that ensures a perfect concealing of your problem areas all throughout the day.
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops ($44)
If you feel troubles using two separate products as a makeup base and a concealer, then Cover FX Custom Cover Drops will be your best bet for an easy makeup application. This full-coverage foundation slash concealer can be mixed into other foundation or your favorite creams, oils and moisturizers to give you the option of customizing your make up.
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Crème ($26)
Kat Von D gives you a 20-shade selection with their Lock-It Concealer Crème. It is considered among the best concealers out there because it stays on the face without budging all through day and night, no matter what the condition of the weather is. Just. Plain. Amazing.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye™ Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer ($24)
If you need that coverage pretty bad, you can turn to IT Cosmetics and grab their Bye Bye Under Eye™ Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer. Not only are you assured of a high level of coverage, but you can benefit from the anti-aging properties added to the formula as well.
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer ($27)
If you’re into watching beauty gurus on YouTube, you must have heard about Tarte’s Shape Tape Concealer. This one is among the faves of makeup stars on the video platform because it is true to its promise of concealing without creasing. And who can say no to that?
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer ($22)
MAC has shown its professional concealing prowess when it released the Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer. It is non-acnegenic, fragrance-free, and water-resistant—yup, all those things. On top of that, it has SPF too, to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer ($29)
A huge factor to consider when buying a concealer is its ease of application. Estée Lauder scores 100% on that with this Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer. It can easily be spread and blended because of its silky texture, a true dependable product to even out your complexion.
Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Undereye Concealer ($31)
Serious under eye discoloration can be annoying, yet with the Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Undereye Concealer, you just might enjoy having a bright eye look all day long. This product is waterproof, making it a great companion for long hours outside.
Givenchy Mister Light Instant Light Corrective Pen ($37)
If you need the concealer with the easiest application, probably even on the go, then Givenchy’s Mister Light Instant Light Corrective Pen is a great product for you. Just use it like you would a pen, and get that blendable formula in the problem areas of your face for that smooth and perfect coverage.
Ready to have a perfectly smooth and porcelain-like skin? Start off with these best high-end concealers and you’re on your way to achieving the gorgeous makeup look you deserve.
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