The best concealer for dark circles, blemishes and more

Hide dark circles and cover blemishes with the best concealers, designed to combat all manner of imperfections

Whether you need to disguise pesky dark under-eye circles or hide the mother of all blemishes, the best concealer is an absolute must for your make-up bag.

Rest assured that there’s a concealer out there to mimic eight hours’ of sleep, cover up breakouts or disguise redness, whatever your budget. So, what do you need to look for to ensure you get your perfect makeup match?

‘Not all concealers are made equal and not all concealers will do everything,’ MAC Senior Artist and Glow Up judge Dominic Skinner explains. ‘Concealer is like a pair of shoes; you need different ones for different occasions. When choosing a concealer you need to ask yourself “what is it for?” and “where is it going?”. This will help you find your way through the forest of options.

Concealer for dark circles

‘For under-eyes you need something that will set, like the MAC ProLongwear Concealer. This means it won’t sit in the fine lines and won’t start lifting your mascara. Which is what causes panda eyes at the end of the night. You might also need a shade that’s more pink or coral than your skin tone as this will help to banish those dark circles.’ Of course, the best eye cream will also help to treat dark circles and bags.

Something to note is that dark circles under the eyes are often hereditary, so you’re not going to get rid of them completely. However, Zoë Taylor, Chanel Make-up Artist, suggests facial massage before applying your concealer. ‘Lazy lymphatic drainage can really emphasise the problem, she explains. ‘Facial exercises are a huge part of any skincare routine, but don’t underestimate how much this can help with lymphatic drainage.’

She also says that: ‘Concealing under the eyes is all about the light layering of products.’ She recommends colour correcting, then applying your foundation, before topping with your concealer. And blend each one into the skin with a very soft, fluffy brush.

And her final tip? Highlighter. ‘Applied with the tip of my finger and patted into the outer corners of my under eye, this is a great distraction from any of the fine lines in this area too.’

Concealer for acne

‘To conceal blemishes you need to go for a concealer that has a more creamy texture,’ Dominic continues. ‘This will prevent the dry skin from around the blemish to crack and peel during the day. It’s best to go for one that is closest to your skin tone and I find that applying with fingers in a tapping motion works the best to camouflage the blemish completely.

‘For pigmentation and uneven skin tone, I recommend a liquid concealer as you can build up the coverage to a flawless finish. Plus, you can mix it into your regular liquid foundation to give it that extra red carpet finish. MAC’s Studio Fix 24 Hour Smoothwear Concealer is amazing, and a fashion week and award season staple in my kit.’

Best concealer brush

Although some people prefer to use the ‘wand’ or tip of their concealer, a brush is recommended in order to ensure that you make the most of the product and get a nice, even finish with equal coverage. Size-wise, we suggest something like Bobbi Brown’s Concealer Brush, or the classic MAC 195 Concealer Brush. Alternatively, pat concealer into the under eye area with your ring finger – it’ll fit perfectly into the inner corner of your eye socket and under the lash line.

Best concealers

Our pick of the best under-eye concealers will help you achieve that flawless look, no matter what kind of night you had. Ready to shop the best of them? Keep scrolling…

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