Hide dark circles and cover imperfections with the best concealer, designed to fight all kinds of imperfections
Whether you want to hide the annoying dark circles under the eyes or hide the mother of all imperfections, the best concealer is essential to have in your makeup bag.
Be sure there is one out there to help you pretend to look like eight hours of sleep, cover up pimples or mask redness, regardless of your budget. But first, some experts need to know to ensure that you have your perfect makeup.
“Not all concealers are made equal and they will not do everything”, MAC Global Senior Artist and BBC Shine judge Dominic Skinner tell us. “Concealers are like a pair of shoes. you need different for different occasions. When choosing one, you need to ask yourself “what is this?” and “where is he going?” This will help you find your way through the forest of choices.
You should also consider the type of finish you like best – matte, cool or demi-matte for something creamy that falls between the two.
Find the best concealer for dark circles
“For the lower part of the eyes you need something that will set, such as the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer, £ 22. This means that it will not sit in thin lines and will not start lifting your mascara – something that causes panda eyes at the end of the night “, explains Dominic.
“You may also need a shade that is pinker or coral than your skin tone, as this will help drive away these dark circles.” Of course, the best eye cream can also help improve the appearance of dark circles and bags, as well as provide a good base for the concealer of your choice.
One thing to note is that dark circles under the eyes are very often hereditary, so you are not going to get rid of them completely. However, Zoe Taylor, make-up artist from Chanel, suggests a facial massage before applying your concealer. “Lazy lymphatic drainage can really exacerbate the problem,” he explains. “Facial exercises are a huge part of any skin care routine, but do not underestimate how much it can help with lymphatic drainage.”
He also says that: “The use of one under the eyes has to do with the light layer of the products”. Recommends color correction after applying your foundation, before applying your concealer. And mix each one on the skin with a very soft, fluffy brush.
And her last piece of advice? Highlighter. “It is applied with the tip of my finger and struck in the outer corners of my lower eye, distracting from any of the fine lines in this area.”
Choosing the best concealer for acne and blemishes
“To hide the flaws, you have to choose one that has a more creamy texture,” Dominic continues. “This will prevent dry skin around the blemish from breaking and peeling during the day. It is best to choose one that is closer to your skin tone and I find that a one-touch finger application works best to completely camouflage the blemish.
“For skin pigmentation and uneven skin tone, I recommend a liquid as you can create the coverage in a flawless finish. In addition, you can mix it in your regular liquid foundation to give it that extra red carpet finish. MAC’s Studio Fix 24 Hour Smoothwear Concealer, 50 19.50, it’s amazing, and a fashion week and awards season key in my handbag “. Combine it with an excellent hyperpigmentation treatment for maximum results.
What about the best concealer brushes?
Although some people prefer to use the “stick” or the tip of their concealer, a brush is recommended to ensure that you make the most of the product and have a nice, even finish with equal coverage. In terms of size, we recommend something like the Bobbi Brown Concealer Brush, 25.50or the classic MAC 195 brush, 50 16.50. Alternatively, tap it in the area under the eyes using your finger – it will fit perfectly in the inner corner of your eye socket and below the lash line.
Concealer vs color corrector
Color correctors work incredibly well with your concealer. As the name implies, their color is correct and not completely. So, for example, if you have blue or purple under your eyes, it is helpful to use a peach, orange corrector before your concealer.
On the other hand, if you have a severely angry red spot, then a green tone corrector will remove some of this indicative inflammatory pink tone before you cover.
Our favorites are MAC Studio Fix Conceal and Correct Palette, Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Pen for redness, 8.99and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Palette, 99 12.99.
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The best concealer
The Marie Claire beauty team has tried so many concealers for their blemishes, under eye circles and blemishes. Only the best are on the list. The team rated concealers based on everything from application, texture and finish to range of shades, coverage and price.
So let’s find your new concealer…