If you love makeup and have never used concealer then you are missing out so much!
Concealer – as the name suggests, conceals blemishes, dark spots, dark circles, pimple marks, age spots, and other imperfections like a magic wand!
Going on after foundation and before setting powder, its role is to cover under-eye circles, pimples, dark spots, and scars.
If you are a beginner and you think it’s okay to miss this step. We suggest you try a good concealer and then differentiate your makeup with and without concealer. We bet there will be a huge difference.
Key spots to apply concealer:
Under the eyes, inner corners
Corners of the mouth
Above and below the brow
Centre of the chin
Around your nostrils
Types Of Concealers
Concealers are similar to foundations but are thicker so that they can cover the spot, blemishes, and acne that the foundation is not able to.
Before going through the list of the best face concealers available in the market, you must know the different types of concealers.
1. Liquid Concealer
Liquid concealer is perfect for people with dry skin. This has a runny consistency that hydrates your skin as well. This doesn’t mean that you can skip your moisturizer. The liquid concealers are usually full coverage concealers. If you have dry skin, you must opt for liquid concealers, and people with acne-prone skin, make sure to look for an oil-free product.
2. Cream Concealer
If you love creams and their consistency then cream concealers are for you. These come in a small pot and are suitable for ladies with normal to dry skin. They have a hydrating formula that helps your skin look natural and glowy.
3. Stick Concealer
A concealer with semi-solid consistency and may look heavy on the face is a stick-one concealer. They can cover every small spot or pigmentation of your face. A stick concealer of a good brand can do magic.
Out of so many brands available in the market, it is so strenuous to find a concealer that fits your face color and blends perfectly. You may have your favorite brand but their concealer doesn’t need to be your favorite too!
We have curated a list of some of the best concealers available in the market. These are available online and offline. You can try the mini packs of some concealers to find the best one for your skin. Let’s get through the list and share this article with those who need to know more about concealers.
It gives you natural flawless coverage. Fit me concealers come in every color, which perfectly matches your skin tone. This concealer is formulated with chamomile and is non-comedogenic. It is recommended for those who want to put on makeup for fewer hours. It doesn’t stay all day long.
A super-concentrated treatment concealer that features a micro-corrector applicator to help instantly erase dark circles and fine lines. Infused with goji berry and Haloxyl to help reduce fine lines and instantly create a radiant, refreshed-looking eye area.
Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer is a liquid concealer that provides crease-proof full coverage not only this, it hydrates your skin. This full-coverage concealer covers up imperfections and under-eye circles while delivering a boost of hydration to your skin. The lightweight and long-wear formula corrects and perfects without creasing or flaking for a smooth, satin finish that lasts all day. You can find your match with a wide selection of 25 shades.
This concealer is to wake up your complexion. This brand by Katrina Kaif has quality products, so if you want to try their concealer. It’s worth it! It has a unique applicator which makes it very simple to apply. It comes in 13 shades. You can choose your shade on Nykaa by digitally wearing it on your face. It has marula and rosehip oils which are rich in vitamins and give your glowy look.
This concealer is infused with almond oil and Vitamin E to care for soft under-eye skin. This concealer is totally lightweight and blends in very easily. It beautifully blurs your skin and does not make it cakey! This one comes in 29 shades. It is quite expensive but worth buying. You can wear it all in the summer too.
This concealer works as a primer and a concealer too. Comes in 8 different shades. If you are someone who loves wearing makeup every day and needs something lightweight then this product is perfect for you. It smoothes, conceals, and mattifies your skin.
This concealer gives opaque coverage. These have a creamy texture yet are lightweight.
If your lines around your lips are too much, you can apply this concealer as these have natural colors. It evens out your skin tone and it has a soft brush tip. They have orange, yellow, green, lavender, peach, mint, light yellow, cool pink, and white-colored correctors/ concealers.
So if you have acne, red spots, or blemishes, you can choose a particular color to hide those imperfections.
This concealer by wet n wild comes in a small package and only in 4 shades. So, you will have to carefully find out which one matches yours. It instantly brightens your skin and makes your selfie look super perfect. If you love clicking selfies, you must buy this concealer as it can be worn all day long.
This is one of those concealers that gives full coverage like the foundations. This concealer is infused with coconut water, hyaluronic acid and alpine rose. It is a high-cost product as compared to others but it is worth it.
Reasons to love:
Can be used for contouring, highlighting, and retouching
If you have discolored skin tone, then you must buy this concealer by NYX. Say bye to Cakey makeup! This is one of the most popular concealers among customers. It gives natural-looking coverage. According to its price, this one is going to go!
Concealer is an underrated product. It works like magic if chosen carefully. The foremost point when buying a concealer for you depends on your skin type
If you have a dry skin type, you can try a stick concealer
If you have oily to normal skin, you can opt for a liquid concealer
If you have dry or combination skin, you can go for creamy concealed
Different Colors of Concealers
If you want to conceal your under-eye bluish dark circles, you can try an orangish-yellow concealer. Green Concealers are used to hide pimples or acne on your face.
The Color Theory
To match your skin tone, it’s important to choose a perfect concealer for your face. It should be half a shade lighter than your foundation. So next time while buying the concealer, don’t forget to bring your foundation!
The Applicator
Most concealers come in small tube-like packaging. These are very easy to use. The long brush inside makes it super easy for its application. Then, some of the concealers come as sticks, as we mentioned before. These slides on your face are also very easy to use. Others in small pots with sponges are not preferred by most women. But, it’s all on you. What do you prefer and how comfortable are you in using a particular concealer?
Conclusion
Wondering, what is the right way to apply concealer?
If you are confused between foundation and concealer, which one comes first. It’s always best to apply foundation all over your face and then apply concealer to the places you wish to blur. Some women apply concealer to hide their pigmented areas while some like to hide their dark circles! So it’s all on you.
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Saakshi Pathak aka Iska Review girl is a blogger, script writer, book reviewer, youtuber and a show host. Her writings are often witty and layered with sarcastic comments. She makes videos on social issues and has also been working with various media houses as a freelance content creator. She loves collecting and wearing jhumkas. She's an avid book reader. She is currently based in Chandigarh and is working as a freelancer.
