Seamlessly Disguise Under-Eye Circles with One of These Color-Correcting Concealers
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A great under-eye concealer is undoubtedly one of the most important products to have in your makeup bag. These multitasking formulas camouflage everything from dark circles and wrinkles to pesky blemishes and hyperpigmentation. What's more, just a few swipes is all it takes to look well-rested, alert, and radiant. The only downside? Finding an option that doesn't cake, flake, or settle into fine lines can be tricky, to say the least. Luckily, we've rounded up some of the best under-eye concealers on the market that not only banish dark circles, but diminish the appearance of crows feet. Plus, these skin perfecters come in a wide range of game-changing formulas, like hydrating creams and blurring serums, to suit all skin types and tones. Ahead, a few of our favorites.
Top Picks
Best Drugstore Under-Eye Concealer: Maybelline "Instant Age Rewind Eraser" Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
Best Creaseless Under-Eye Concealer: Tarte Creaseless Undereye Concealer
Best Lightweight Under-Eye Concealer: ILIA "True Skin" Serum Concealer
Best Under-Eye Concealer for Dry Skin: Neutrogena "Hydro Boost" Hydrating Concealer Stick
Best Clean Under-Eye Concealer: rms Beauty "Un Cover-Up" Concealer
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Maybelline
Erase dark circles and fine lines simultaneously with this concealer from Maybelline. Its richly pigmented formula is infused with hydrating and anti-aging ingredients and glides on effortlessly thanks to its soft sponge applicator.
Shop Now: Maybelline "Instant Age Rewind Eraser" Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, $9.99, ulta.com.
Yves Saint Laurent
This is a hero product for one simple reason: It really works. Not only does it conceal dark under-eye circles with its luminous formula, but it's also infused with caffeine and hyaluronic acid to combat puffiness. Pro tip: Apply the cream on the inner corner of your eyes, your eyelid, and brow bone to look instantly awake.
Shop Now: Yves Saint Laurent "Touche Eclat" High Cover Radiant Under-Eye Concealer, $38, sephora.com.
Tarte
Formulas that crease and settle into fine lines should be avoided when it comes to the under-eye area. So, when Tarte debuted this creaseless formula, it instantly became a cult-favorite among makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike. We love its vitamin- and antioxidant-rich formula that actively brightens and firms our complexions.
Shop Now: Tarte Creaseless Undereye Concealer, $26, ulta.com.
Elizabeth Arden
This ultra-creamy concealer does exactly what it claims to: lifts and sculpts. As for what sets this formula apart from the rest? It's essentially a skin care product. It was designed to relax the appearance of surface lines, target deeper wrinkles, and densify skin, all while delivering natural-looking coverage.
Shop Now: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Concealer, $22, macys.com.
Laura Mercier
We love when a product lives up to its name, and Laura Mercier's Flawless Concealer does just that. This long-wear formula provides medium-to-full coverage and consists of a powder blend that blurs the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a smooth, natural finish.
Shop Now: Laura Mercier "Flawless Fusion" Ultra Longwear Concealer, $29, sephora.com.
Clé de Peau
Bridging the gap between makeup and skin care, this liquid concealer goes on silky smooth and is packed with skin-nourishing ingredients. Its pearl-powered formula reflects light for a brightening effect and neutralizes dark circles for a brighter appearance. Plus, this radiant corrector promises to stay put for up to eight hours.
Shop Now: Clé de Peau Radiant Corrector for Eyes Liquid Concealer, $65, nordstrom.com.
ILIA
This velvety concealer blends seamlessly into the skin and can even pull double duty as a lightweight foundation. For best results, gently tap the formula below the eye and blend with your fingertips.
Shop Now: ILIA "True Skin" Serum Concealer, $30, sephora.com.
Clinique
Set with a powder or worn on its own, this multi-tasking concealer has earned a spot in your beauty bag. Its dual-end applicator is perfect for quickly correcting and blurring dark circles, while its vitamin-rich formula visibly brightens hyperpigmentation and diminishes fine lines. What's more, this product is designed to be used all over—hence the name—and can double as your foundation or spot corrector.
Shop Now: Clinique "Even Better" All-Over Concealer + Eraser, $25, ulta.com.
Hourglass
Say goodbye to dark circles and hello to a brighter complexion. This highly-pigmented corrector promises to camouflage imperfections like blemishes and hyperpigmentation and consists of a waterproof formula that holds up against everything from sweat to humidity.
Shop Now: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer, $34, amazon.com.
Dior
Fake a good night's sleep with this concealer, which hides everything from dark circles and puffiness to localized redness. Plus, its ultra-hydrating formula boasts full coverage for an impressive 24 hours of wear—and contains skin-refining properties that blur imperfections without ever settling into fine lines.
Shop Now: Dior Forever Skin Correct, $36, sephora.com.
Glossier
Ideal for makeup minimalists, Glossier's formula contains elastic micro waxes that move with your skin for flexible and undetectable coverage. The cream-based product sinks into the skin instantly for the perfect no-makeup makeup look.
Shop Now: Glossier Stretch Concealer, $18, glossier.com.
Bobbi Brown
Correct and perfect with this full-coverage concealer from Bobbi Brown; it targets stubborn under-eye darkness. Its matte finish leaves skin looking soft and smooth and is ideal for those with oily complexions.
Shop Now: Bobbi Brown Instant Full Cover Concealer, $32, sephora.com.
Chantecaille
Banish dark circles and fine lines with this skin-perfecting concealer from Chantecaille. Not only is it packed with nourishing and anti-aging ingredients like hydrating raspberry stem cell extract and hibiscus extract, but it goes on velvety smooth and is easy to apply on the go.
Shop Now: Chantecaille "Real Skin+" Eye & Face Stick, $62, nordstrom.com.
Pat McGrath LABS
Just one swipe of this powerful formula is all it takes to look instantly alert and well-rested. Its vita-serum complex delivers smooth—never tacky—coverage and uses optically diffusing pigments for a soft-focus effect that blurs everything from uneven skin tone to wrinkles and fine lines.
Shop Now: Pat McGrath LABS Sublime Perfection Concealer, $32, sephora.com.
Neutrogena
Put your best face forward with this drugstore favorite that conceals, brightens, and hydrates. Since this concealer is non-greasy and non-comedogenic, it's ideal for those with dry and acne-prone complexions.
Shop Now: Neutrogena "Hydro Boost" Hydrating Concealer Stick, $10.79, amazon.com.
Armani Beauty
Do away with unwanted imperfections with this skin-perfecting formula from Armani. As its name suggests, this concealer is as soft and weightless as silk and feels like next to nothing on.
Shop Now: Armani Beauty "Luminous Silk" Face and Under-Eye Concealer, $38, saksfifthavenue.com.
rms Beauty
When it comes to clean formulas, this one from rms Beauty won't disappoint. Aptly named the "Un Cover-Up," this concentrated cream concealer covers skin with pigment, rather than weight, for a natural-looking finish.
Shop Now: rms Beauty "Un Cover-Up" Concealer, $36, sephora.com.
Kjaer Weiss
Give your under-eyes a second-skin effect with this high-coverage concealer from Kjaer Weiss. Not only does it erase dark circles and spot correct blemishes, but it also contains skin care ingredients that work to reduce redness caused by irritation. This concealer is a smart pick for those who suffer from sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.
Shop Now: Kjaer Weiss Concealer, $35, dermstore.com.
Chanel
This luxe, long-wear concealer is definitely worth the investment; its gel-based texture and soft-focus pigments deliver a flawless look that lasts all day. Use it to camouflage dark under-eye circles, blemishes, and pesky brown spots.
Shop Now: Chanel Le Correcteur de Chanel, $43, nordstrom.com.
Revlon
Revlon's concealer stick is proof that you don't need to invest in luxury makeup in order to achieve a polished complexion. The budget-friendly product uses light-reflecting technology to cover and blur imperfections and is sized to fit into your pocket or purse.
Shop Now: Revlon "PhotoReady" Concealer Stick, $8.26 amazon.com.
Merit
This product is neither a foundation nor a concealer, but it will replace both in your makeup bag. If you're looking to streamline your routine, pick up this perfecting complexion stick that offers light to full-coverage in the under-eye area and beyond.
Shop Now: Merit "The Minimalist" Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick, $38, sephora.com.
