The Best Concealers
Top Makeup Concealers for Covering Dark Circles and Blemishes
Eliminate the hassle of multiple trips to the store to find that one miracle concealor that magically erases under-eye circles. The following concealors work wonders not only under the eyes, but for the blemishes that seem to crop up out of nowhere.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
This sleek, chic, pen-style concealer is one of the most popular high-end concealers in the world. It debuted in 1992 and despite its current price point of around $40 per unit, Touche Eclat (pronounced "Toosh Aye-Clot") tops almost every major beauty "must have" list.
InStyle Magazine reported in April 2007 that it was a perfect eye brightener and highlighter. Incredibly smooth and creamy, this concealer works best under the eyes. It's designed with a built-in brush, a must have for an even application. The light texture allows it to hide blemishes without feeling cakey, and leaves the under eye area looking smooth and silky.
MAC Cosmetics Select Cover Up
Another heavyweight contender for the best concealer is Select Cover Up by MAC Cosmetics. Packaged in a convenient plastic tube, and retailing at only $15.50, this concealor is a favorite of beauty editors, makeup artists, and users alike. The highly pigmented formula allows for full coverage while only using the most minute amount. This product works well with a concealer brush, but can also be used with clean fingertips. Consider mixing this concealer with a tiny amount of your favorite eye cream when using under the eye. The extra hydration ensures a flawless finish all day long. Available in a large variety of colors for every skin tone, from light to dark.
Maybelline New York Cover Stick Corrector Concealer
This winner of the 2007 Allure Reader's Choice Award is not only easy to use, it is easy on the wallet. Found at virtually every drug store, this concealer is available not only in a variety of skin-tone matching shades, but also in several color correcting shades as well. Designed in the same twist-up tube like a lipstick, this concealer is portable and durable. The easiest way to apply this concealer is by dotting it or gliding it across the skin, and letting it melt a few seconds before blending. The result is a medium to full coverage for every day or special events.
Everyday Minerals Pearl Sunlight Mineral Concealor
Mineral makeup is all the rage and this mineral powder concealor from one of the best mineral makeup lines in the world is affordable, practical and multi-functional. The yellow tonality of this concealor makes covering under eye circles an easy, no-fuss process and the radiant, glowing texture deflects light, making the area under your eyes appear brighter and illuminated. Use under your foundation for covering dark circles and add a touch more of this product anywhere you would like a little extra glow, like your cheek bones or collar bones. A sample size retails for only $2.50, with the largest container selling for a mere $8.
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
When texture and versatility are key, Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer is the obvious choice. This hides imperfections, breakouts and under eye circles with ease. It's loaded with skin perfecting ingredients like jojoba oil and vitamin E, which create a luminous, flawless finish without any dryness or cakey results. Retailing at $45 per jar, this concealer is the highest priced on this list, but the quality of the pigment means that just a little bit goes a long way. Additionally, this concealer can be used as a spot treatment with just a little powder, an all over foundation, or order it in a shade that's lighter than your skin tone to use it as a highlighter.
Any one of these concealors will help you diminish the appearance of dark under eye circles and correct unsightly blemishes. You can learn more about the best way to apply concealer by following the tips and tricks here. Complete your look with one of the five best cosmetic blushes.
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