![]() ![]() Now that my skin tone and texture have evened out, I find myself instead searching for concealers that can blend well with my skin even on days where I don’t want to wear much makeup at all, which is increasingly more often as I get more confident with my skin. Because of this, I often reached for full-coverage foundations and concealers that could essentially make my face a blank canvas for any other makeup I wanted to apply. When I was in high school, I dealt with cystic acne that left behind hyperpigmentation and uneven texture. Hi, I'm Jessica, the lifestyle writer and resident beauty expert at Reviewed. We tested 31 top-rated, highly-reviewed concealers. For its staying power, coverage, and beautiful finish, you’ll love this drugstore brand. Still, our panelists felt that they received shades close enough to create a cohesive makeup look.Īfter hours of wear time, this concealer only faded slightly and still covered very well. Additionally, it would be easier to choose a shade if the names were reminiscent of the undertones, like the Tarte concealers. Despite Cover Girl offering the same quantity of colors as Tarte, this shade range could be improved with an extra option in the tan and deep categories-there are eight shades in each of the light and medium categories and seven shades in each of the tan and deep ones. I chose the shade “Classic Ivory” which was a tad too dark and golden for my fair neutral skin, but I could get away with it. The concealer comes in 30 shades, ranging from “Fair Porcelain” in the light category to “Expresso” in the deep section. It’s similar to the Tarte Shape Tape in that it has a larger doe-foot applicator that deposits more than enough concealer onto the skin for a full-coverage look, but it can easily be thinned out and blended into the skin on lighter makeup days. Of the 14 drugstore brands I tested, the Covergirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer takes the crown. The drugstore is my favorite place to shop for makeup-mostly because it feels like a double win when you find a holy-grail product and it’s affordable. While I can’t guarantee that everyone will love this, as makeup is very subjective, I feel confident recommending it as our Best Overall pick, and I think you’ll see why. The warmth of your fingers makes this concealer feel extra creamy when applying, but you may use a damp sponge or a brush to good effect. But if you apply it to one under-eye at a time and blend out as you apply it, you’re golden. This concealer dries quickly and may look a little cakey if you put it on too thickly. If you want to sheer it out, I recommend dabbing the wand tip on the back of your hand, picking up a little bit of product on your ring finger, and blending it out under your eyes or on top of your blemishes. ![]() A little bit goes a long way, so if you want full coverage, you’ve got it in a single swipe of the larger-than-most doe-foot applicator. But even now, as my preferences have shifted to more natural makeup, I love using it. I tried this concealer a few years ago when I liked to wear full-coverage makeup to cover up acne scarring. The concealer boasts a full coverage, satin-matte formula and a 16-hour wear time, and it comes in 30 shades ranging from “very fair with pink undertones” to “very deep with peach undertones.” In my experience, which aligns with that of our panel testers’, too, it’s easy to choose your correct shade and it perfectly matches what is described on the bottle (for me, that was “fair neutral”). For those who prefer to shop drugstore brands, the Covergirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer ( available at Amazon) earned our Best Value honors, as it blends into the skin evenly for a flawless-if not quite as durable-finish.įor its legions of happy users, the Tarte Shape Tape is practically synonymous with “concealer.” And, after testing it, we see why. ![]() Rose through the ranks as our Best Overall, with its long-lasting ability to hide any skin discoloration without looking cakey or setting into fine lines. Of the 31 products we tested,the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer They’re not just for full-coverage, glamorous makeup routines, though-these liquids or creams are stellar for no-makeup makeup days when all you want is to cover up a pimple and coat your lashes in mascara before heading out the door.Ī good concealer sits nicely on the skin, pairs well with skincare (like eye creams) and makeup (like powders) you use, and stays put throughout the day. ![]() If you’ve ever woken up with dark circles or had a pimple show up before an event, you’re probably familiar with concealers. ![]()
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