Blemishes, red spots, dark under-eye circles—all these things make us feel unattractive and less than confident. Concealers that are easy to use and directly target the nasty spots are a cinch to apply when you're at work or school, and can be used for touch-ups throughout the day. We looked at three different types—a brush, wand, and sponge tip—to see which performed the best.
1 L’Oréal Visible Lift Serum Age-Reversing Concealer
This brush is perfect for hiding fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, and the concealer contains anti-aging antioxidants. The brush is simple to use, and if you allow only a little to appear on the bristles, you can use it like a paintbrush.
2 Estee Lauder Double-Wear Flawless Concealer
You could almost call it a magic wand. A tiny amount of product goes a long way and completely covers a blemish or red spot. It's also great on dark circles and the red area around your nose. Just be sure to tap it onto your skin with your fingers for the best coverage.
3 Neutrogena SkinClearing Concealer
This contains salicylic acid to stop breakouts. The multitasking oil-free formula is quite sheer, so you can use the sponge-tip applicator to build up a few layers to cover a blemish, while the salicylic acid in the product works to heal it.
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Comments
Oct 25, 2011
Branka P.
i've had my eye on the estee lauder concealer for over a year now. i'm hoping it will find its way to my vanity soon
Oct 23, 2011
Stephanie H.
I need to try those out. I have a few concealers that I like. Mac Select moisture cover (under eyes), Laura Geller, and Rimmel match perfection.
Oct 19, 2011
Ayesha J.
For blemishes I used to use Mac studio finish concealer but it got lost =( and I also realized it didn't actually stay on my skin long though it covered really well. But I recently purchased Elf studio concealer pencil, the one with the brush and it works wonders and covers really well like the mac one and stays put. If you're an nc30-35 like me then you should definitely get the light one because it matches my skin perfectly.
As for dark circles that come occasionally, I use maybelline mineral power concealer. It's super smooth and creamy and covers really great.
The elf one costs $3
and the maybelline one costs around $6 I believe =)
Oct 19, 2011
Lauren C.
i like to use boi-ing by benefit, great product!
Oct 19, 2011
Erica J.
what about laura mercier secret camouflage ? or maybelline 24/7 concealer? they are the best!
Oct 18, 2011
April F.
The Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer is the truth! I love that stuff!!
Oct 18, 2011
Courtney J.
Oh! You guys should do a post on correctors because that really helps with undereye circles!
Oct 19, 2011
Rachael Y.
Oct 18, 2011
Courtney J.
Glad to see most of these these are drugstore products!
Oct 18, 2011
Lindsay C.
Kandee Johnson has the most amazing undereye concealer tutorial ever! I think she calls it plastic surgery without a knife? Anyway, it's on youtube, and I have rolled it into my daily mu application and on clients, as well!! Great for hungover bridesmaids!!!!
Oct 18, 2011
Mindy R.
Estee Lauder's Double Wear Concealer is definitely a little magic wand. Love that stuff. I have battled my dark circles all my life (thanks a lot genetics!) and EL's concealer covers them. That's saying something.