Concealer

Concealers that cover dark circles, blemishes and redness. Liquid, cream and stick formulas from natural to full coverage.

Concealer for dark circles, blemishes and redness

Concealer is one of the hardest-working products in any makeup bag. A few dots can brighten tired eyes, cover a blemish, even out redness around the nose and sharpen the outline of a lip or brow. This collection includes liquid, cream, stick and colour-correcting concealers from prestige, artistry and affordable brands.

Choosing the right concealer

• For under the eyes: a creamy, luminous formula about one shade lighter than your foundation brightens without settling into lines.
• For blemishes: a thicker, matte formula that matches your skin exactly gives the best coverage.
• For redness: a green-tinted corrector neutralises red tones before concealer or foundation.
• For dark circles: peach or orange correctors cancel blue and purple tones on fair to deep skin.

How to apply concealer

Prepare the under-eye area with a light eye cream so concealer glides on smoothly. Apply a small amount in the inner corner and along the lower lash line, then tap gently with your ring finger, a small brush or a damp sponge. Build up thin layers rather than one thick layer. For blemishes, dab concealer only on the spot and blend the edges. Set lightly with powder to stop creasing.

Brands in this collection

Shop concealers from It Cosmetics, Clinique, Shiseido, Estee Lauder, Erborian, Elizabeth Arden, Burberry, Revlon, Kryolan, Payot, Catrice and Nouba.

Frequently asked questions

Should concealer go on before or after foundation?

Usually after foundation, so you only add coverage where it is still needed. Colour correctors go on before foundation.

How do I stop concealer from creasing?

Use a thin layer, blend well and set with a small amount of fine powder.

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