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Concealer is the foundation of your makeup. Its primary function is to hide imperfections such as dark circles, acne scars and breakouts. However, concealer can also be used to provide additional benefits.

Do you work 12 hours per day with no time for touch ups? You should only use concealer in certain areas. A liquid concealer that is buildable will give you a natural look.

How to Choose the Right Concealer Shade

It is easy to find the right shade if you know the same shade of your foundation. Concealer should always be one shade lighter in color than foundation. Are you unsure which one? You can simply test a few shades on your jawline. You can then determine which shade blends best with your jawline and choose one shade lighter.

Best overall concealer: Nars Radiant creamy concealer

I tried this Full-Coverage Concealer, and said goodbye to my dark circles

This concealer is my ‘holy grail’. It’s so perfect to use with a beauty blender and doesn’t crease I promise you that. Also, if you ever need to blend it out if it’s been sitting on your skin for awhile it warms up easily with your fingers or beauty blender. People swear by this concealer because it is the perfect medium coverage that looks super natural on the skin.

Most popular Concealer: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

This concealer is a cult favorite and you’d be hard-pressed not to find it on any “best of” lists. People all over love it. This concealer is a cult favourite and contains a lot of skin-loving ingredients, such as plumping shea butter or brightening licorice roots extract. Its formula acts as a tape to smoothen, firm and lift your skin.

This concealer is also perfect for contouring because the doe foot applicator is thick enough to carve out very specific features on your face.

Concealer wtih the best price: NYX Professional Makeup HD Concealer Wand

This concealer can cover any imperfections or redness. It’s easy to use the handy wand, even while on the move. This formula is also available in color-correcting shades such as brightening lavender or neutralizing green.

Best Concealer for Dark Circle: Maybelline Instant Age Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer

This concealer is a must-have in any makeup bag. It’s a winner all around, thanks to its built-in, pillow-soft applicator and the anti-aging gojiberry. If I had to pick one benefit that stands out, it would be the way that it successfully covers dark circles. For those with dark circles, the concealer alone will not cover them. To get maximum coverage, you can apply the Neutralizer shade before applying the concealer.

This concealer is also a great dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer because they both apply in a very similar way. The Charlotte Tilbury Concealer is hard to open and is finicky in the way it clicks up.

Best Waterproof Concealer: L’Oreal Paris Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

You can beat the heat, get in your exercise, and splash around–all with your concealer still in tact. You can cover imperfections such as redness, scarring, and breakouts with a high level of coverage. The formula is quick drying, so blend it immediately after applying.

Best Light Coverage: Glossier Stretch Concealer

This concealer is a great option if you want a little coverage. Apply a thin layer of the concealer to areas that need it. The best part about this formula is that it can be built up. You can repeat the application steps until you have the desired coverage. You can only buy Glossier on Glossier.com and cannot buy this product in any other makeup and beauty store.

Best Full Coverage: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer

This fan-favorite provides a diffused, soft-focus finish that looks and feels just like your skin. The texture is thick so it’s best to use a small amount and then build up. This formula is loved by reviewers as an eye primer because it helps keep your shadow in its place.

Best Luxury Concealer: Tom Ford Emotionproof Concealer

Although it provides full coverage, users love the fact that the formula isn’t sticky or cakey. Users found the texture to be a bit thinner, which made their final result look more skin-like. However, imperfections and discoloration were effectively effected.

Best Longwear: MAC Cosmetics Studio fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer

If you have acne prone skin, this oil-free concealer is long lasting and perfect for major events such as weddings or evenings out. It is long-lasting and can be used by anyone who is exposed to high light or host events.

There you have the best concealers of 2021! Make sure you check back for the best concealers of 2022 to ensure you are keeping up to date with the best concealers on the market right now.

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