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“Concealers are not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing,” Meyers tellsAllure.
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If you’re looking to cover blemishes, find one that matches your skin tone exactly.
Looking to brighten the under-eye area?
Go a shade or two lighter than your foundation.
For a makeup artist-approved means of software, apply the concealer after your foundation.
Add to cart, check out, and say hello to your best skin yet.
Who It’s For:People who want an airbrushed look.
(If you’re concerned about hygiene, no sweat the sponge is antimicrobial.)
Who It’s For:Someone who wants the most bang for their buck.
Who It’s For:Anyone who wants their formula to work as hard as they do.
“It provides the right amount of coverage and leaves skin looking like skin.”
Who It’s For:Someone who prefers a lightweight texture and natural finish.
Who It’s For:Anyone prone to inflammation or breakouts (or both).
Who It’s For:Those looking to brighten eyes and nix crows feet.
The formula is free of fragrance, but brimming with hyaluronic acid andCentella asiatica(an anti-inflammatory ingredient).
Commerce editor Sarah Han considers this one of her go-to concealers.
Who It’s For:People with sensitive and reactive skin types.
Squalane and glycerin contribute to its hydrating abilities, and the creamy texture feels like a second skin.
Who It’s For:Minimalists at heart.
Who It’s For:Anyone looking to save time.
(How, you ask?
It has a built-in primer.)
Who It’s For:Anyone who wants to take their concealer on the road.
The only drawback: The shade range is relatively limited.
Who It’s For:Someone who’s okay compromising on a perfect shade match for a great formula.
Best Budget:E.L.F.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
E.L.F.
Another bonus: It contains sodium hyaluronate, a stable form of hyaluronic acid, to keep skin hydrated.
Who It’s For:Those who want flexibility in their level of coverage.
It easily conceals redness and acne scars, making color correction practically obsolete.
Who It’s For:People with combination skin.
Who It’s For:Anyone whose dryness comes with a side of dullness.
