The 12 Best Long-Lasting Concealers for the Flawless Base of Your Dreams
Concealer is something you should always keep in your makeup kit, at least according to professional makeup artist Gabriella Corricelli. “Concealer helps camouflage any imperfections, but it can also highlight and shape your face,” she says. “A tiny bit goes a long way.” The versatile product can brighten up your under-eyes, conceal blemishes and discoloration, and contour your complexion.
With so many uses, however, it may be hard to decide on the right concealer for you. You’ll want to keep in mind your skin tone and type, as well as what kind of coverage and wear you want. While it may seem more simple (and cost-effective) to invest in one concealer to pull double-duty on both your under-eyes and blemishes, Corricelli recommends picking a brighter shade for under the eyes and a foundation-matching shade for spot coverage (it will create a “natural and seamless” finish).
And just like the best concealers, we’ve got you covered: Read ahead for all our product recommendations, from color-correcting spot treatments to creamy brightening formulas. We evaluated each one on its shade range, finish, application, and wear.
Meet the Expert
Gabriella Corricelli is a professional makeup artist based in Boston.
1. Best Natural Finish Concealer:
COVER FX Skin Discovered Longwear Concealer
Even a small amount of this concealer goes a long way. Its highly pigmented formula works best to conceal dark circles and redness, leaving behind an even and skin-like finish. We loved how natural and lightweight this concealer felt on our skin, and it blended in seamlessly when applied. If you’re looking for a product that will go on smooth—and stay that way all day—this long-wearing concealer is the one for you.
2. Best Full Coverage Concealer:
KVD BEAUTY Good Apple Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer
Looking for full coverage without that cakey look or feeling? Opt for this lightweight formula from KVD, which conceals everything from hyperpigmentation to acne. After testing this concealer all day, we were pleasantly surprised by its long-lasting power, and didn’t notice any fine lines or creasing. One Ipster appreciated the full coverage of both dark spots and eyebags: “Just a little bit of product can fix any marks on your face,” they wrote. “Far less creasing under-eye than most other concealers I've tried, even on my mature skin.”
3. Best Dewy Coverage Concealer:
FENTY BEAUTY Bright Fix Eye Brightener in Butter
For an instant pick-me-up, reach for this brightening concealer. While we appreciated its shade range (with 50 medium-coverage shades!), we were blown away by the results of its nourishing ingredients, which delivered a luminous finish. The ultimate solution to dull, dry under-eyes, this formula features sodium hyaluronate to hydrate your skin, antioxidant-rich Persian silk tree extract to help address discoloration, and prickly pear extract to add an extra boost of moisture. Talk about looking and feeling good.
4. Best Concealer for Dark Circles:
HUDA Beauty The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer
This concealer’s name says it all. Not only does its formula provide full coverage, but it also comes with skincare benefits. Ingredients like green tea and rose extract help calm and soothe your skin, while a dose of caffeine gives you a perkier look (which comes in great for under-eye coverage). “Even the cool metal applicator feels great on my under-eyes,” writes one Ipster. Consider this your savior from dark circles and bags.
5. Best Concealer for Contouring:
TARTE Shape Tape™ Radiant Medium Coverage Concealer in 22N Light Neutral
Shape Tape has a cult following—including Corricelli—and there’s good reason. Not only is the concealer great at disguising any blemishes, but it comes in especially handy when brightening your under-eyes or contouring. Corricelli likes to use a lighter shade at the high points of her face to highlight them. “Smooth application is key, especially by your eyes,” she says. “You can achieve this with a few light and thin layers.” And before setting your concealer with powder, she recommends making sure it’s totally dry before applying (otherwise it won’t stick).
6. Best Concealer for Spot Coverage:
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Deluxe Magic Touch Concealer
The large, doe-foot applicator of this concealer makes it ideal for covering spots and blemishes, picking up the perfect amount of product (spoiler: you don’t need much) and making it easy to place product precisely where you want to conceal. Its creamy formula is buildable in case you have an extra fussy breakout to cover, and it layers seamlessly with other makeup products without looking heavy. We only wish the shade range was bigger!
7. Best Concealer for Redness:
LYS BEAUTY Triple Fix Full Coverage Brightening Concealer
This long-wearing concealer is a savior for those struggling with redness or acne. Even without using a color corrector, we found this concealer covered up discoloration and blemishes better than most with a creamy, full-coverage formula. Plus, its buttery texture doesn’t dry out sensitive skin, instead leaving it soft and moisturized. “This fully covered my redness and uneven skin tones,” writes one Ipster. “This is a must-have, even if you wear minimal makeup.”
8. Best Concealer for Flawless Coverage:
TOO FACED Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer
If you're looking for a natural finish and all-day staying power, TOO FACED is your girl. This concealer impressively disguises dark spots and blemishes without feeling or looking cakey. We loved how easy the application was, and how lightweight the formula felt on our skin. And since it’s made with coconut water and hyaluronic acid, our skin was left feeling soft and moisturized, even after all-day wear.
9. Best Lightweight Coverage Concealer:
KOKIE PROFESSIONAL Be Bright Illuminating Concealer
Smooth and lightweight, the formula of this concealer “feels like feathers on your skin,” writes one Ipster. Its lush texture glides on easily and blends well with only a few dabs, so you don’t have to worry about looking cakey. Though its coverage is a bit sheer, it’s still enough to brighten up dark circles and hyperpigmentation, so we’d recommend it for those who want a minimal makeup look.
10. Best Concealer for Mature Skin:
YENSA BEAUTY SKIN ON SKIN BC Concealer
Sometimes, concealers can highlight fine lines and creases more than they hide them—but with this concealer, those worries are a thing of the past. This creaseless formula is packed with anti-aging superfoods, including black sesame oil and seaweed, which help nourish your skin while brightening and concealing dark circles and blemishes. “I wore this for 16.5 hours and it still looked great,” raved one Ipster. “I was blown away by the coverage, and how well it covered fine lines without making them appear worse.”
11. Best Concealer for Long-Lasting Wear:
SMASHBOX COSMETICS Studio Skin Concealer
Whether you’re trying to disguise a blemish or dark circles, this concealer has you (literally) covered. Its formula is packed with pigment for a high coverage look, though it leaves behind a satin, studio-ready finish. Plus, its buildable coverage is ideal for day-to-night wear without feeling thick or heavy on the skin. It’ll cover up anything—even a late-night Netflix binge session—and stay put all day regardless of what you have planned.
12. Best Concealer for Under-Eyes:
WINKY LUX Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer
You might not wake up with bouncy, dewy skin, but you can fake it by swiping on this concealer. Formulated specifically for under-eyes, this medium coverage formula melts into your skin, creating a radiant, glowy finish. A boost of caffeine also kicks puffiness to the curb, leaving you with a plump, well-rested look. When you don’t have time to hit the snooze button, reach for this brightening concealer.