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My dark under-eye circles are hereditary. Luckily, I’ve come to love them. If only my past self could see that teens are now looking to accentuate this feature rather than hide it. Alas, beggars can’t be choosers. Besides some much-needed self-love, my then-complex (and current job) has allowed me to try out almost every concealer on the market.
All that to say, who else but me to recommend to you the best concealers out there? I know that finding the right concealer can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. If you know what you want to conceal (pimples? Redness? Dark spots?) and what form you would like that concealer to take (a luscious cream? Something more solid, like a stick?), you’re halfway there. What’s left is how much coverage you want and how you’d like to apply it.
Below you can find my (and the Cut Shop’s) top picks as well as other favorites.
So what are the best concealers?
Updated March 4, 2026: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
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Our top picks:
The (New) MVP
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium | Shades: 19
You can see by how “clean” my concealer pen is that I’ve been using it religiously since it launched. It’s everything I love in a concealer. That’s why I included it in my top-25 beauty products. It provides the right amount of coverage, especially when I don’t want to wear any foundation. Plus, when I forget to prime my under-eyes, it still doesn’t crease. Win-win.
The (Former) MVP
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Finish:Radiant | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Shades: 20
Its radiant finish brightens my under-eyes while its creamy formula lathers well on my dry skin. Ten out of ten for me.
The Eczema-Friendly One
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium | Shades: 20
Known for following the National Eczema Association’s ingredient guidelines for all its products, this Tower 28 concealer works if you have dry skin and red patches you want to cover up. If my skin is too irritated, I love spritzing the brand’s SOS Daily Rescue Spray before applying. Plus, the brand claims the concealer delivers up to 18 hours of wear. I wore mine with an added spritz of setting spray and can attest that it stayed on for a full nine-hour workday, and I didn’t have to retouch it for some after-work events. So while not exactly 18 hours, it was still a solid 11, and that’s good enough in my book.
The Designer One
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium | Shades: 21
Shopping writer Chinea Rodriguez is very picky when it comes to concealer. Like me, she doesn’t usually wear foundation, so she looks for a concealer with a natural finish. Prada’s Micro-correcting Blurring Concealer fits the bill. “I use two shades: the lighter MW6 under my eyes, and MW6.5, which is a near-perfect match, to cover up any acne or hyperpigmentation,” she shares. “I love the finish of both. They last all day without creasing or getting oily.”
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More tried-and-true picks:
A Classic Option
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Shades: 30
I mostly use the NARS Radiant Creamy concealer when I don’t want to use foundation. It does dewy well while providing the right amount of coverage. If you want a more matte finish, the one below is another great option from the brand.
The Wrinkle Smoother
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Finish: Matte | Coverage: Full | Shades: 30
Spackle isn’t exactly the most flattering word to describe a concealer, but that’s what comes to mind when this solid balm blurs fine lines while it covers flaws. That’s thanks to an optical diffusion powder in its formula, which comes in 16 shades. Blending it does takes a little practice, but the end result is worth the extra dabbing.
The Vegan One
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Finish: Radiant | Coverage: Full | Shades: 20
This rich liquid diminishes dark spots and under-eye circles, but it’s also a formidable opponent for red areas like broken capillaries. The applicator sponge doles out the product in measured clicks, meaning you’ll never wind up with too much, and it makes reaching tricky spots, like the outer corners of your nostrils, much easier. The formula comes in 20 shades; is vegan; and free of parabens, mica, alcohol, and even gluten.
The One for Full Coverage
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Full | Shades: 20
While it advertises itself as a medium-coverage concealer, I would argue that this concealer is actually full coverage. However, don’t automatically think its formula is really heavy. On the contrary! I love how a little goes a long way, and it covers up my dark circles, especially after a long night.
The One the Internet Loves
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Finish: Radiant | Coverage: Medium | Shades: 38
This concealer still lives up to its hype. Whether a Sephora sales associate was trying to sell it to you or it popped up on your TikTok FYP, if you’re in the market for a new concealer, do yourself a favor and buy it. Your under-eye circles, pimples, and dark spots will thank you. It is lightweight, doesn’t crease (but you need to moisturize your face properly), and blends well with most foundations.
The One That Enhances Your Skin
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium | Shades: 12
If you love Ami Colé because of its lip gloss, wait until you try the brand’s concealer. When the eczema on my face was at its worst, this concealer stayed true to its name and allowed me to cover up the red blotches with its silky finish. It’s great whether you have sensitive skin or simply want to exalt your features without necessarily hiding them. Pro tip: Get them before they’re gone. Since Ami Colé is no more, it’s only a matter of time until stock runs out.
A Noncomedogenic Option
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Shades: 31
Beauty editor Asia Milia Ware swears by this long-lasting and brightening concealer — and if you saw her skin, you would swear by this product, too. It truly conceals anything you want to hide while still providing that natural and glowy finish.
The Best Drugstore Concealer
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Shades: 18
A drugstore concealer I stand by 70 percent. The missing 30 percent is because a lot of product does stay stuck in the odd spongelike applicator, but once you get used to it, this under-$10 option with 18 shades rivals its pricier counterparts.
The One That’s Buildable
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Finish: Matte | Coverage: Full | Shades: 50
Rihanna reigns with the most shades for a concealer (50). This wand- applied formula has a softness to it that makes blending super-easy, as well as buildable should more coverage be required. One layer evens things out, but two or three will really cover you when serious concealment is required.
The One for Beginners
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Finish: Natural | Coverage: Light | Shades: 32
Behold the concealer that I religiously used all throughout college and during my first years in New York City. However, if you want medium to full coverage, this isn’t for you.