For blurring the look of dark circles, blemishes, and redness, these hard-working concealers get the BeautyEQ seal of approval. Read on to see our favourite formulas, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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When it comes to imperfections, concealer is the right product for the job. To cover under-eye circles, blemishes, scars, and dark spots. Once you find the right formula, this multitasking beauty buy, can also double as foundation. Read on to learn more.
Nude by Nature Anti-Ageing Correcting Concealer, $32.
This 100 per cent natural concealer will blur the look of dark circles and brighten the skin with coffee seed extract to reduce puffiness and brighten the delicate skin under the eyes. At the same time, the famous moisture magnet ingredient hyaluronic acid keeps the skin plump and nourished all day.
There are three dermatologist-tested shades fit for sensitive skin.
Concealer is brilliant as a cream highlighter in a colour that is a few shades lighter than your skin tone. Apply to the bridge of your nose, lower forehead, brow bone, cupid's bow, upper cheekbones, or chin.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer, $56.
Doubling as a foundation, thanks to the slew of loving ingredients and sheer, luminous texture. It boasts skin-brightening niacinamide, vitamin B3), vitamin C, vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid, and glow peptide to give the skin a touch of light-reflecting sheen. All that and it offers 16 hours of wear.
There are 30 diverse colours.
Choosing the right colour is critical. Go for a shade the same colour as your skin for general imperfections, but for concealing dark circles, opt for a peach undertone (for lighter skin) or an orange undertone (for darker skin). This helps counteract the darkness.
GIORGIO ARMANI Luminous Silk Concealer, $76.
Boosted with skin-brightening caffeine and nourishing vitamin E, the amino acid-coated mineral pigments ensure it blends evening onto the skin, offering brilliant hydration and seamless cover on dark circles and blemishes.
There are eleven shades.
While there are no rules with makeup layering, we like to apply concealer after foundation. When you apply concealer first, you remove most of it when you sweep on your foundation. This way, you don’t end up wearing mask-like makeup.
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer, $62.
From barely there to full coverage, this is one concealer most makeup artists own for contouring, highlighting and retouching imperfections. It’s oil-free and selfie-friendly and will cover redness and dark circles while hydrating the skin with a formula that boasts coconut water and hyaluronic acid.
There are 35 shades on offer.
Dab the concealer into your skin with your ring finger for a flawless finish. It sounds old-school, but this finger is the weakest, so it’ll apply light pressure while blending away any tell-tale lines.
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer, $60.
This tinted glow-giver is enriched with 88 per cent skincare ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E. For that reason, it covers and nourishes the skin hiding imperfections and dark circles; it won't settle into fine lines or pores and offers 16 hours.
There are six shades.
Concealer is excellent for preventing eyeshadow creasing; press a little concealer onto your lids with your fingertips before you start creating a smokey eye.
Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer, $48.
This is a full-cover concealer that feels lightweight and looks luminous. It promises to wipe out the look of flaws seamlessly; it’s waterproof so it won’t budge. One layer, well-blended, is enough to hide any skin concerns.
There are twelve shades.
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