Editor Tip: This non-comedogenic (a.k.a. non-pore-clogging) formula also features glycerin and antioxidant-rich goji berry extract.
Shades: 18 | Who It’s For: An inexpensive concealer that works as well as more expensive optionss.
Best for Mature Skin: Dior Backstage Concealer
Why It’s Worth It: Just one swipe of Dior’s caffeine-infused Backstage Concealer will make your skin look as healthy as ever. This medium-to-full coverage concealer blows its competitors out of the water for its skin-like finish and crease-free wear (mature skin types, this pick is for you).
Editor Tip: This buildable-coverage formula also gets brownie points for its streak-free concealer brush applicator.
Shades: 22 | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants a totally creaseless finish.
Allure Best of Beauty Winner: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer
Why It’s Worth It: If you’re looking for a natural finish and all-day staying power, Lancôme is that girl. Not only does the 2022 Best of Beauty-winning Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer blur dark spots and blemishes while still looking like skin, but it’s also packed with moisture-locking rose extract and soothing water lily extract.
Editor Tip: A little goes a long way with this full-coverage concealer, so all you need is one dab of this makeup-artist-approved formula for brighter undereyes.
Shades: 24 | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants a cream concealer with a full-coverage, matte finish.
Contains Skin-Loving Ingredients: Kosas Revealer Concealer
Why It’s Worth It: Kosas Revealer Concealer (available in a whopping 28 shades) is an Allure editor favorite for its creamy, crease-free formula, which melts into the skin seamlessly. Ingredient highlights include aforementioned staples like caffeine, glycerin, squalane, sunflower seed oil, and hyaluronic acid — plus collagen-boosting peptides and moisturizing panthenol (a form of vitamin B5). The skin-like finish is so good, you might want to skip foundation altogether.
Editor Tip: This fragrance-free formula is especially great for sensitive skin types.
Shades: 38 | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants a concealer that’s kind to your skin.
Best for Dry Skin: Milk Makeup Sunshine Under Eye Concealer
Why It’s Worth It: For an easy no-makeup makeup look, the Milk Makeup Sunshine Under Eye Concealer provides an instant pick-me-up for dull, dry undereyes. Featuring a 99 percent naturally derived formula that comes in seven shades, this concealer is perfect for those who prefer a less-is-more approach to makeup. Plus, it’s laden with nourishing ingredients such as moisture-sealing squalane, brightening vitamin C, and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
