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19 Best Concealers

If there's anything worth investing in for flawless skin, it's one of these secret face makeup weapons

January 19, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 90 COMMENTS

No. 18: Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer, $18 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5*

Why it's great: One reader makes the sentiment that each line under her eyes "has a story," but that when it comes to dark circles, they "MUST GO!" and this product does the job. Others love that it's "not too yellow" and that it offers shades in a vast array of skin tones. Despite having a thick texture, readers say, "it has the power of a concealer, with the 'spreadability' of a moisturizer."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 17: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 20 Multi-Tasking Concealer, $18

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products mentioned

Cle de Peau Correcteur Visage Concealer

7.8

Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer

7.9

bareMinerals SPF 20 Concealer

8.6

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

8.8

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

8.5

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

8.8

Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye...

9.1

Estee Lauder Smoothing Creme Concealer

8.9

Clinique Advanced Concealer

9.0

Exuviance CoverBlend Multi-Function Concealer

9.2

Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer

9.1

Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer

9.3

Chanel Pro Lumiere Correcteur Professional Finish...

9.2

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye

9.3

Origins Quick, Hide! Concealer

9.4

Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener

9.3

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear...

9.3

Vincent Longo Creme Concealer

8.9

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These are all so expensive!!!!

by Chris213 Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate

Nice, but I would never pay $68.00 for "Cle De Peau." What about YSL's "Touche Eclat" or Dior's "Diorskin?" They are amazing!

by GigiSD Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

The Clinique, CoverGirl & Olay and MAC concealers all look interesting. I wish that more affordable options had been listed.

by purple9a Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely going to try Clinique and the Mac concealer!

by Kbhaber Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 05:41AM Report as inappropriate

I am always on the look out for that holy grail concealer. Many of these I have heard of or tried, but several are new to me. I look forward to checking some of these out!

by HeathRene Friday, March 1, 2013 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

I use this concealer consistently and love it. I have really dark circles under my eyes due to severe allergies. I've tried pretty much all these concealers listed. I love this one! Make sure you use a good primer prior to application and it will last thru the day/night. The only drawback on this one I've found is the extreme price. Last time I bought it at Macy's several months ago it was 72 bucks, BUT luckily it lasts a very long time. I would also recommend that you set the concealer with tarte powder after you use it. This prevents it from feathering and rubbing off. I like Tarte powder because of the quality of their powder and they do not use animals for testing their products. The ONLY other concealer that even comes close to this one is DermaBlend's Quick fix concealer. It works almost just as well and is a third of the price.

by ConaRN Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:57PM Report as inappropriate

I am a huge fan of both Covergirl and Olay Simply ageless and EL's Double wear. They are both fantastic.

by Alana_Danes Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

I have to try some of these.

by Monique3 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate

I am ready to try these out, I have really bad eye bags but I have yet to find a good concealer.

by Misselizabeth Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 02:08AM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:16PM Report as inappropriate

I would like to see an article like this but with more drugstore products.

by amber.flute Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

too expensive for me, but i always repurachase neutrogena concealers

by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

i'll have to try these

by LittleBunny Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

i have some of them lol

by aishak55 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 02:02PM Report as inappropriate

i'm surprised amazing cosmetics did not make it on this list

by mosh Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

Same here, have not mastered the applicatipn yet, but these products look like worth trying.

by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10:16AM Report as inappropriate

Cle de Peau Correcteur Visage Concealer is the best!

by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

I like Mally's concealer

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 08:13AM Report as inappropriate

Still havent mastered the concealer application yet, but i want to try some of these on the list.

by nicky22 Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

So many ones I want to try on this list!

by Chris213 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 06:26PM Report as inappropriate

Unfortunately, most of those are out of my current budget, but I will have to pick up the cover girl one!

by Karica4 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 07:51PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE THIS ARTIACLE. I HAVE BOUGHT MORE EXPENSIVE CONCEALOR'S BUT DIDN'T GET ANY BETTER RESULT'S AS WHAT I AM CURRENTLY USING WHICH IS COVERGIRL.

by Tlee Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the article!! I've been trying to look for different concealers to try out, and these were great, and affordable!

by bestrong13 Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 03:45PM Report as inappropriate

So, maybe I'm in the minority here, but I wish some of the reviewer quotes they put in here talked about redness or acne or whatever a bit more. It seems that the only thing these concealers are good at is undereye darkness. Maybe I'm looking at concealers all wrong and I should just stick with foundation?

by mlenaei Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate

The concealer I feel is missing from the list, is Maybelline's Age Rewind Eraser. If I was stranded on a desert island and could only bring one make-up product, it would be the Age Rewind Eraser.

by reneeb0116 Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate

helpful trying to look for my first great concealer

by Nicole2814 Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 06:15PM Report as inappropriate

I strongly suggest not to use the Cle de Peau concealer if you are trying to conceal the under eye area. This product is too cakey and hard to blend, which is puzzling considering the hype. I have tried the product myself, as well as my friends who decided it was lackluster as well. I am looking for a concealer myself but in the meantime I use a HIGHLIGHTER which is YSL Touche Eclait. I have found it to be very useful for minimizing my dark circles.

by hiddenexpose Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

A nice mixture of concealer brands and consistencies rounded up here! Some of these I've tried and/or heard of and others were totally new to me.

by HeathRene Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful

by milenaa87 Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

great and useful tips

by LittleBunny Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 07:35AM Report as inappropriate

I've not had much luck with concealers so I quit buying them years ago. My main problem is dark circles under my eyes. I usually just put a double layer of foundation under my eyes and that seems to help but after reading this article, I think I will try the bareMinerals Concealer. Thanks.

by metromarie Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:31PM Report as inappropriate

I need a good concealer because of my acne

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 04:57PM Report as inappropriate

It's interesting to hear that the Cle de Peau Correcteur Visage Concealer did not get the best reviews. I have heard so many great things about it and even wanted trying it out for myself. Maybe I won't after all, considering its price!

by mbree14 Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 02:47PM Report as inappropriate

In this particular story, the Cover Girl/Oil of Olay Concealer is included in the list of one of the best. Sadly, I must beg to differ. I have very dark circles, and this product does have a very nice, moisturizing, quality to it, I didn't find that it was in any way helpful regarding concealment of my dark circles. Complete waste of money! Beware!

by Chrissy1154 Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 12:34AM Report as inappropriate

The only way to know if a concealor is the right one for you personally is to try it. i have worked in make up and tried everything, the best and highest priced may work and may not work for you. depending on your skin and where you want the most coverage, what your specific needs are is what is going to make a the difference.

by jessicabondi Friday, April 13, 2012 at 12:50PM Report as inappropriate

I like Giorgio Armani's concealer. It is great and lasts forever.

by beautybody Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

Um, the prices for most of these are actually ridiculous. Just because something sounds French doesn't mean it needs to cost 30+ dollars. It's like half an inch on either side of your face, come on. I've used ELF concealer for a dollar and it probably works just as well as most of these. There was literally one drugstore brand, and it's the covergirl and olay aging thing that gets promoted in nearly every single article on this site because they are sponsors.

by shinyandiknowit Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate

I'm always clueless about which concealer I should buy so this article really helped me!

by Brandi27 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

I love the top # ... articles. This is much easier than going through the reviews database.

by mairin_osteen Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful article. I needed this!

by beauty_goddess Monday, February 27, 2012 at 08:50AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the ideas...but I still have no clue which concealer to buy. I want mine mostly for redness, though.

by cheydy15 Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 09:25PM Report as inappropriate

I have wretched undereye circles, and am still not sure what product to buy. (I don't want to waste money on a bad product, but am willing to pay the money for a good one)

by Coffee_Black Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

great!! i'll go get some of them and try ;)

by 4getu123 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 01:52AM Report as inappropriate

Laura Mercier definitely is my favorite for covering up spots for flawless look. But for under eye brightness Clinique Airbrush Concealer is my Number 1 choice!

by ketino Monday, January 16, 2012 at 01:08AM Report as inappropriate

Lots of great options to try now, thanks!

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

Great concealers!

by MissXu Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 05:49PM Report as inappropriate

Is the MAC or Estee Lauder long wear concealear too dry? Because concealing dark circles is one thing.. but paying the price of getting more wrinkles.. it's not worth it. I tried Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach and like it, specially the packaging, but I can't wear it alone 'cause it will get in my crease.

by LiLing Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 09:44AM Report as inappropriate

I do not use a concealer but I may purchase one to use occasionally...still no clue what to buy

by selma Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

I use Revlon color stay, I love it.

by Flicky_95 Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 04:46AM Report as inappropriate

I use the bare escentuals, but I just ordered Mally's waterproof concealer, looks awesome!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 12:21PM Report as inappropriate

i totally love MAC studio finish and also Bobbi Brown! want to try now Laura Mercier!

by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

Love Bobby Brown creamy concealer- use it under eyes daily and so far its been the best I've used. I need a new pot and may check out a few of these before I buy my usual.

by skinpro Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

I love the Makeup For Ever concealer! It covers up everything!

by vfalkow Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I didn't ever have to buy conclear ever again

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:42PM Report as inappropriate

I use mark.

by MissPurple Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

Really? Only one drugstore concealer?

by CaiCai Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 01:17PM Report as inappropriate

i use the maybelline superstay 24 hr concealer. and it does stay for a loooong time. they have 5 shades, and it might settle into creases if you have dry skin. so if you mix it with a teeny bit of lotion, it works. :)

by cynthia_snchez_bautista Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 10:35PM Report as inappropriate

I think im going to try the covergirl and olay simply ageless:P

by riley_beach Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

hard candy makes a great full coverage concealer. I'm wanting to try covergirl/olay simply ageless though.. ive heard many good things

by sunkissedx0 Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate

I use a few different concealers but my fave is the covergirl and olay simply ageless it covers dark circles, redness and all types of imperfections I would reccomend it to everyone!

by HoneySugarGloss Friday, May 27, 2011 at 06:04AM Report as inappropriate

I love the clinque concealers!

by ChandraCarver Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:24AM Report as inappropriate

i use maybelline mineral concelar and it works some of the products are expensive

by kiofairy Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 06:37PM Report as inappropriate

Kat Von D and Hard Candy both make great concealers for face. I also love MAC's Prolongwear concealer.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 10:32PM Report as inappropriate

arg. looks expensive.

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 09:47PM Report as inappropriate

A terrific range of effective products, with some of the best costing only $12-$15.

by Jewelrydesigner Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

Most of the products are pretty high end and expensive.

by f3n Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 05:46AM Report as inappropriate

Might try the cover girl... most of those are soooo expensive though!

by beautymamas Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate

I have the cover girl simple ageless concealer, iv been using it for a year now, & its great. It lasts me at least 2 months a bottle and it is smooth and covers really nicely. However iv noticed when i don`t moisturize my skin or do something to refresh it, the concealer tends to be kind of chalky, & if you use to much you might walk outside looking like a cake face. Still it covers great, especially for me since i have hereditary dark circles. You can buy it from local drug stores but it costs me 16-17$. i just read the review for the mac studio concealer, and for 15$ i might switch.

by colormepretty Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 05:26PM Report as inappropriate

Hard Candy should be on here!!

by Bon_Bon Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 05:58PM Report as inappropriate

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer should be on here! It might not cover-up tatoos but is GREAT on dark circles.

by annette8479 Friday, February 18, 2011 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

love the fact covergirl is on the list!

by judyangel101 Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 06:35PM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful article now I have some kind of idea of what kind of concealer that can work for my dark circle

by msSaroun Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 07:35PM Report as inappropriate

I love the Cle de Peau and am surprised that so many of the items I felt were below it were actually above it. Yes - expensive, but lasts FOREVER. A year and a half later, I haven't even used half of it.

by Busterbird Monday, February 14, 2011 at 02:07PM Report as inappropriate

I really want to try that covergirl and olay one:)

by aly7 Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

bye bye dark circles.

by sandyc Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate

love this products it does everything it say it will do and more great coverage too.

by sandyc Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

Best concealer for me is TwoFace"s hollywood medium

by no1girl Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

I LOVE Racco's concealer. It's oil free and covers my skin perfectly. The product code is 16/02.

by nicolle_nogueira Friday, January 21, 2011 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

On a whim I purchased a Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer. It is wonderful, a little goes a long way, it stays put, and is even made to cover tatoos which includes an outline concealer pencil. There are not alot of color choices(3) but it works fabulously under make-up and you can't beat the price. I am in my late 40's and have tried many a concealer...this one is worth the investment. ;~) $6.00 @ Walmart

by abbe_kemack Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

I'm currently in the market for a concealer for my savage dark circles and spectacle indentation marks on my nose, lol. I know where to start looking now, great article.

by adjua_owusu Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 09:37PM Report as inappropriate

I love the whole Bare Escentuals line. It is very natural looking and great for the skin. Just watch out if you have dry skin because it can accentuate this.

by Kristen_F Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 09:22PM Report as inappropriate

To me, the best concealer is the one by RACCO Cosmetics, because it has aloe vera in its formulation, so it helps healing dark circles, pimples, etc. and it only costs $14.90

by renata_dors_berto Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:16AM Report as inappropriate

i really want to try the yves st laurent highlighter! everyone raves about it :'(

by kenya Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate

To me the best concealer out there is by sheer cover never heard of the ones use wear but sheer cover is so flawless should try it its a miracle worker also covers pimples, blemishes, circles EVERYTHING

by Anjunelle Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 09:40PM Report as inappropriate

I have been looking forever for the right concealer. I actually got close with Smashbox but I ran out and I'm sure there is something better. Might have to go out and try this Chanel one!!

by MRoseLA Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 10:26AM Report as inappropriate

Oh yes, I am OBSESSED with the Bye Bye Under Eye by It Cosmetics and also LOVE touche' Eclat by YSL! Two of my life-changing must haves!

by LuckyMommy2 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 02:10PM Report as inappropriate

waaaaaaa i lost my concealer.. it was the Kat Von D concealer, which i'm actually kind of surprised to not see on here, because it supposedly can even cover up tattoos. That one worked great for me. But it looks like these will be even better! Gotta give the Make Up For Ever or the It Cosmetics one a shot.

by lookitschloe Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

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