Rimmel Edition 2 In 1 Concealer Pot 140 Medium COSRIM756

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Always set your concealer with powder to prevent creasing and fading. You can use loose powder, pressed powder, or under-eye brightening powder. Why we love it: As one of the most affordable options in this edit, the e.l.f. liquid concealer provides a hydrating boost and helps control excess oil. It's also lightweight and ideal for all skin types.

Both the hydrating and matte formulas [leave a] beautiful finish, are pigmented, and have great coverage for acne and dark spots," explains makeup artist Lennie Billie. "I would definitely say that the matte formula is better for combo and oily skin, and the hydrating one for normal to dry skin." Either way, you're getting full coverage and a long-wear formula, which sounds like a win-win to us.Coverage: Great coverage is a must when it comes to under-eye concealers, especially if you’re trying to mask dark circles or you're going for a full-glam look. The Tarte Shape Tape Concealer and the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer both offer great full coverage. If you're looking to achieve a more natural or minimal makeup look, choose a formula that has light-to-medium buildable coverage. A. Either, though a brush usually provides a smoother, lighter finish. Whether using a brush or your fingers, use a patting motion when blending concealer so you don’t disturb the makeup underneath. Also, the delicate skin under your eyes should never be rubbed. You can use a damp makeup sponge to blend concealer as well. This is especially effective if you have dry skin or under the eyes. The Sheer Miracle Wide Awake Organic Vegan Dark Circle Concealer is a cult favorite as it eliminates under-eye dark circles. This rich, creamy brightening formula is enriched with shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E to hydrate, nourish, and pamper the under-eye area. It gives a wide-awake, refreshed look by color-correcting and concealing. It does not crease, flake, or settle into fine lines. Instead, it blends flawlessly and leaves a natural, second skin-like finish that stays all day long. Several reviewers have tested this product and lauded it for its natural and long-lasting formula. The Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer ( available at Sephora) creased right away and settled into all of my fine lines—hardly “flawless.” Why we love it: Infused with skin-loving ingredients such as caffeine, vitamin E and glycerin, this premium concealer is ideal for mature skin. Its hydrating formula is also perfect for brightening the under-eye area and leaving your skin moisturised and plumped.

Waterproof concealers are a good option for hot weather or enjoying a day by the water. There are also concealers that contain a small amount of sunscreen, usually SPF 15 to 30. This is a good way to protect blemishes and hyperpigmentation from the damaging effects of the sun. Concealer pricesWhy we love it: Available in 12 different shades, the NYX concealer wand can cover up blemishes and dark spots on your skin without being too obvious. In other words, you can count on it for a natural-looking application that never looks cakey.

Not everyone reading this will have my skin type or tone—normal-to-dry fair skin with neutral undertones. That’s why I enlisted four panelists who tried the top four concealers and answered questions about the following attributes: The Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer ( available at Sephora) was not a standout in any of our tests. It faded throughout the day, took a little more concealer to cover everything, and has an unimpressive shade range of 22.For that purpose, this concealer is perfect. But if you want full coverage or a creamy liquid formula, it’s definitely not for you. In addition, like most cream concealers, it has a very limited shade range. Still, that may be fine, considering it’s lighter than its full-coverage claim. Sweetener is really easy to apply & blend, and you can control the level of coverage between medium to high easily, as it layers smoothly. My skin appears even, any discolouration and/or blemishes are hidden, and my under eye shadows are greatly reduced. I've used Sweetener as foundation quite a few times too, and have received loads of compliments on the condition of my skin when I do so. Why we love it: A vegan concealer that doubles as a corrector, highlighter, brightener or contouring is exactly what we need. It offers buildable coverage and comes in a wide shade range of 60 different shades, meaning you're guaranteed to find the one that matches your natural undertones perfectly. Thanks, Ariana. The concealer that changed the face of a nation (pun absolutely intended), Tarte's Shape Tape Contour Concealer basically sets the standard for what a full-coverage concealer can be. All 37 shades are the definition of full coverage. So while you can hide dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and any imperfections on the skin, it's still creamy enough to wear under the eyes while looking (and feeling) comfortable all day. The Best of Beauty-winning Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer from Laura Mercier (available in 22 shades) is all about full-coverage and beautiful wear: blending easily, with no creasing at all. The formula is interesting — almost rubbery — and it doesn't cover a ton of surface area when you blend it out. Instead, the base stays where you put it without looking cakey. Best of all, it has a skin-like finish.

Unfortunately, three of the five testers (myself included) got a shade that didn’t match our expectations when shopping online. In my case, “Vanilla” was much darker and tanner than I expected a “fair neutral” shade to look. The concealer looked great in isolation, but certainly didn’t match my skin tone. Concealer by itself is a great way to lighten the eye, and this is perfect for everyday natural makeup," advises Amy. "For the ultimate brightness, opt for a corrector underneath to banish any darkness first, as this will give a flawless under-eye lift." Browse these concealer brushes for the best application. Where should you put concealer?

You don’t want to have to reapply your concealer throughout the day. The best formulas will provide longwear coverage. To prevent fading or creasing, always set your concealer with powder. If you have dry skin, try only setting the areas where you concealed and leaving the rest of your face powder-free. You can find color-correcting concealers in both cream and liquid forms. These come in colors like green, yellow, and pink, depending on what you want to correct. We opted not to test these, as they are usually layered before your foundation or flesh-toned concealer anyway. More Concealer Options We fell in love with this concealer during our test of the best drugstore concealers, and we've continued to love it throughout testing. The serum-like formula is very lightweight and blendable, and we were incredibly impressed by how skin-like it looked once it set down. You won't get super full coverage from this one, but it's versatile because you can sheer it out for light coverage or build it up to yield medium-to-full coverage. We did experience a bit of creasing in prominent creases under the eyes, though this wasn't a dealbreaker because you can gently tap out the creased areas with your fingertips without ruining the application. Not only does it look smooth and subtly radiant under the eyes, but some of our editors even use it as a foundation thanks to the weightless texture, beautiful coverage, and natural finish. For round three, where I did my full makeup routine with the five top scorers. This meant setting down each one with powder to see how it meshed with other products, and layering on my everyday staples like blush and bronzer. The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer ( available at Target) has an incredibly limited shade range of just 14, majority being light colors. The applicator felt dry on the skin and didn’t hold a lot of product.