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If you suffer from genetically dark shadows or haven't slept the allotted eight hours in years, we know you're familiar with concealer. The best under-eye concealers are able to provide effortless coverage, mask blemishes, compliment the texture of the delicate skin around the under-eye, and neutralize natural darkness. They stay put all day (and night) but won't crease and settle into fine lines. To help you figure out which one is best for you, we’ve pulled together 15 award-winning concealers that can be found in the makeup bags of nearly every celebrity, royal, and makeup artist. Ahead, shop the best under-eye concealers for every skin type, tone, price point, and occasion.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Pros
- Hydrating
- Radiant finish
Cons
Many makeup devotees will tell you this is the only under-eye concealer that matters. Lightweight, creamy, and ultra-radiant, this fan-favorite concealer from NARS covers dark circles instantly while still looking totally natural.
Customer Review:
"This is the holy grail of concealers for me. I have tried so many others since this price tag is high, but keep coming back for this. The coverage and staying power are unmatched." —Marecare6
| Size | 0.22 oz/ 6 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Botanical blend, Mineral powder |
| Shades | 30 |
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Pros
- Buildable coverage
- Long-wear formula
Cons
This creamy, full-coverage concealer makes skin truly glow, and it's pigmented enough to double as foundation too. We love packing it on vacation in lieu of both a concealer and foundation.
Customer Review:
"Thin and light with great coverage. Doesn’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles. Layers well over foundation without looking thick or cakey. Great for concealing and brightening the under eyes." —MaribelSM
| Size | 0.37 oz/ 11 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Iris Extract, Wild Pansy Extract, Nasturtium Extract |
| Shades | 28 |
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Pros
- Blends easily
- Natural finish
Cons
This waterproof concealer blurs and brightens in just one sweep, and the coverage lasts all day long without creasing. We reach for this when we know we're going to be photographed, videotaped, or appear on someone's IG story.
Customer Review:
"I was super excited about this product! It’s thin and lightweight but has full coverage. This concealer looks so high-end and is such a great shade for my skin. Perfect for my normal to oily skin. A little bit goes far especially thanks to the applicator." —Roma6ka19
| Size | 0.2 oz / 6 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | White Tea Extract |
| Shades | 22 |
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer
Pros
- Airbrushed finish
- Reduces under-eye puffiness
Cons
If you're a fan of Armani's culty Luminous Silk foundation, you need to try the concealer too. It hydrates for 24 hours while leaving the same imperceptible, skin-like finish.
Customer Review:
"Best Concealer I have ever tried! Not cakey at all! Looks just like skin and melts right into your skin! Covers under eye circles very easily! Also a little goes a long way!" —Gcs930
| Size | 0.4 oz/ 12 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Glycerin, Caffeine, Vitamin E |
| Shades | 23 |
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Pros
- Light-reflecting pigments
- Sheer finish
Cons
Touche Éclat is in a league of its own. It's a light coverage concealer that dramatically brightens and illuminates your under-eyes (all without a hint of shimmer).
Customer Review:
"Finally caved in and bought this. It definitely lives up to the hype! It is so brightening in a natural way. Perfect for a little pick me up on a no makeup kind of day. I will definitely repurchase!" —Tsimkko
| Size | 0.1 oz/ 2.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Moroccan Calendula Extract, Vitamin E, Ruscus Extract |
| Shades | 14 |
Sisley Phyto-Cernes Eclat N°2
Sisley Phyto-Cernes Eclat N°2
Pros
- Reduces under-eye puffiness
- Natural finish
Cons
Rumor has it that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, recently wore this concealer, which helps reduce puffiness and hide tired eyes.
Customer Review:
"It matched my skin tone perfectly. The applicator is nice. A little goes a long way and it REALLY gets rid of the appearance of dark circles. In my opinion, it's worth the cost. The tube will last a long time." —AngelB
| Size | 0.61 oz/ 15 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Glycerin, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Red Vine Extract, Caffeine, |
| Shades | 9 |
Bobbi Brown Undereye Corrector
Pros
- Waterproof
- Blendable
Cons
The undertone of Bobbi Brown's creamy concealer is designed to specifically mask and hide the purple and blue tones present in dark circles. No matter how tired you look, this concealer can handle it.
Customer Review:
"I think this is one of the best under eye correctors. I have the worst dark circles. I've spent tons on all of the expensive brands. I keep coming back to this one. It covers and it's reasonably priced compared to some." —Ghiumh
| Size | 0.05 oz |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Silica |
| Shades | 11 |
Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Concealer
Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Concealer
Pros
- Breathable formula
- Blurs imperfections
Cons
Pat McGrath's concealer is perfect if you prefer matte skin. The full-coverage formula is great for both under your eyes and hiding zits.
Customer Review:
"I use this concealer whenever I want to pull out the big guns. Very full coverage but still has a beautiful natural looking finish. It doesn't crease and it blends out so seamlessly. Very creamy and not at all drying." —KayleneRN
| Size | 0.16 Fl. Oz./4.7 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Vita-serum Complex, Flex Form Matrix |
| Shades | 36 |
Pros
- Adaptable mineral pigments
- Hydrating
Cons
Glossier's concealer is buildable, so you can tap on a little (or a lot) depending on how you feel. The dewy, glowy finish comes from micro waxes that allow the concealer to move with your skin, so it never looks dry or cakey.
Customer Review:
"This product came beautifully packaged, and it was really easy to blend. It had great coverage and the color match was on point." —ChristineY
| Size | 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil |
| Shades | 12 |
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Pros
- Waterproof
- Long-wear formula
Cons
Arguably one of the most famous concealers of all time, the waterproof Shape Tape is beloved for its ability to cover anything and everything, while never creasing or highlighting imperfections.
Customer Review:
"Best concealer I've used. I am 44 and a lot of concealers when used under my eyes make lines more noticeable but not this. Even coverage and hides dark circles." —Jamie
| Size | 0.33 oz |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Licorice Root |
| Shades | 35 |
MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer
MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer
Pros
- Easy to apply
- Crease-free
Cons
We'd never recommend wearing concealer for 24 hours straight, but it's nice to know that this one from MAC won't settle, cake, or ghost you for a full day. Considering the coverage, we also love how lightweight this one feels.
Customer Review:
"I am in love with this. It gives such a beautiful full coverage to your skin that you don't need foundation. Feels very smooth." —San
| Size | 0.23 oz |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Glycerin |
| Shades | 30 |
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Crease-resistant
Cons
This Maybelline concealer is constantly at the top of every drugstore beauty list (it's also America's number one concealer). The buildable, hydrating coverage and sponge-tip applicator make quick work of concealing dark circles.
Customer Review:
"One of the best concealers, I wear as a foundation/concealer and highlighter, good coverage, covers my dark circle and spots. non-drying, hydrating, and works for my skin tone. LOVE it." —Rashmi
| Size | 0.2 oz |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Goji Berry, Haloxyl, Glycerin |
| Shades | 18 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
Pros
- Large applicator
- Soothing
Cons
This is the best $6 you'll ever spend. The hydrating, crease-proof, and satin formula feels lightweight but still packs a punch in terms of coverage.
Customer Review:
"I used to use an expensive brand of under eye liquid concealer, and when I found the ELF product, I was thrilled! It works every bit as well, even goes on more smoothly, and a little goes a long way. I use it for under eye, and on my age spots to camouflage imperfections. I can purchase 5 of these tubes for what it cost to purchase one of the expensive brands!" —Tina
| Size | 0.203 oz |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Rose Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Shades | 25 |
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer
Pros
- Super creamy
- Brightening
Cons
This concealer is so good you'll forget it's considered clean beauty. It combines the benefits of an eye cream with a medium-coverage concealer and makes eyes look significantly less puffy, tired, and dark in just one swipe.
Customer Review:
"This concealer is the best all over face concealer that I've used. Instead of foundation, I swipe this around the spots on my face I wish to cover and use a blender sponge to blend it in, then use a powder to set. It looks really natural and has the perfect amount of coverage for me." —Laura
| Size | 0.20 oz/ 6 mL |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Caffeine, Pink Algae Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides |
| Shades | 28 |
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Pros
- Highly pigmented
- Blends easily
Cons
Laura Mercier's iconic Secret Camouflage Concealer is perfect if you're particular about finding the exact right color for your skin. The two colors can be blended together to find your perfect tone, so you need only the tiniest bit of product to cover anything and everything.
Customer Review:
"There are so many concealers now but I always come back to this. The light shade is perfect under my eyes and anywhere I want brightening and the darker shade is perfect for covering a blemish. I apply this with a beauty blender and it layers amazingly. Not drying. Never creases. Lasts all day. Love it." —Iniq
| Size | 0.26 oz/ 7.3 g |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Honey Extract |
| Shades | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What concealer is best for dark circles?
When it comes to masking dark circles it's all about undertones. "Dark circles typically have purple-ish undertones so using color theory, the color orange neutralizes purple effortlessly," makeup artist Alana Wright says. "Using a concealer with a peachy undertone (a derivative of orange) and a slightly brighter shade than your complexion is best. If one has more redness around the eyes, then use golden olive undertone concealer to neutralize (green neutralizes red)."
What concealer is best for mature skin?
The creamier the concealer the better for mature skin. A creamy concealer helps mature skin look healthy, smooth, and hydrated. "I would recommend avoiding the use of any product that dries down around fine lines. It will make the skin look crepe-ish," Wright adds.
Should you go lighter or darker with concealer for under-eye circles?
Going lighter for under-eye concealer depends on one’s preference. The key is neutralizing the color of the natural darkness first before going brighter. "That could involve using a color corrector underneath a concealer that matches the rest of the face or using a peachier neutral shade close to the face complexion for a 2-in-1 effect. I would avoid going darker on concealer around the eyes altogether," Wright explains.
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