10 Top Concealers To Reduce Dark Circles, Blemishes And Scarring With Face Makeup

No matter how gorgeous someone's skin seems, perfection just doesn't exist. Everyone has their fair share of blemishes and spots, even if sometimes it isn't visible. While balancing one's hormone levels, eating healthy, hydrating enough and following a disciplined skincare routine can decrease the appearance of breakouts and marks in the long run, they aren't quite as helpful if you've got 15 minutes to leave the house. A quick solution to get rid of dark circles, blemishes and more is concealer. Its very name speaks to how it can conceal visible skin problems like dark circles, spots and scars and drastically improve their appearance. To start you off, we've picked 10 of the best concealers for you to choose from.

Top 10 Concealers To Add To Your Face Makeup Kit

To conceal away your skin problems in minutes, turn to these concealer makeup picks we've chosen for you.

1. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Concealer

The concealer comes with a patented micro-corrector applicator for mess-free application that doesn't require your fingers and a formula enriched with Haloxyl which is an active peptide to reduce dark circles.

Pros

Cushion applicator doesn't require added brush or fingers to blend

Ideal for dark circles and blemishes 

Works on darkness, dullness and redness of the skin

Cons

Applicator will need cleaning after multiple uses to maintain its hygiene

2. Swiss Beauty Professional Liqiud Concealer

It is made without oil or wax in a translucent liquid formula with lightweight pigments that allows skin to breathe from underneath it.

Pros

It doesn't contain fragrance which can trigger skin irritation

Doesn't settle into fine lines 

Allows skin's natural texture to show through

Cons

The light formula might need more layers for higher coverage

3. Wet n Wild Megaglo Makeup Stick Concealer

The concealer comes in a stick format which has a formula that goes from cream to powder and blends easily over the skin.

Pros

Precise application with the crayon-like stick

Travel-friendly to carry in your bag

Cons

Requires additional brush or fingers to blend it in.

4. L.A GIRL HD Pro Conceal

The liquid concealer is light in weight, wears for many hours on the skin and comes with an applicator brush to easily blend it in over the skin.

Pros

High in coverage with a single layer

Brush makes applicator very easy and precise

Lasts for a long time on the skin and doesn't smudge

Cons

Sets quickly so needs to be blended fast

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5. L.A Colors Cover Up Concealer

It comes in a bullet format with a retractable stick that promises to cover and conceal blemishes on the face.

Pros

Retractable stick prevents wastage of product

Portable to travel with

Cons

Needs to be sanitised after each use of being directly applied on skin

6. Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer

This concealer has a sponge tipped wand applicator with a highly pigmented and blendable formula that sets to a matte finish.

Pros

High coverage formula for more visible, deeper blemishes

Applies easily with the wand

Cons

May not be suitable for dry skin as it can look very cakey

7. Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer

This concealer is suitable for all skin types with a formula that looks natural and doesn't fade significantly after multiple hours.

Pros

Gives natural coverage that isn't cakey

Conceals redness and darkness well

Cons

May need more layers for deeper blemishes

8. Insight Concealer

This concealer comes in a tube with a precise dispenser and has a formula which lasts long and blends easily into the skin.

Pros

Dispenser precisely gives enough product to the area requiring it

Blends well without clogging pores

Cons

It may need a touch-up after many hours of wear time as it can fade

9. L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Concealer

The concealer comes with a sponge-tipped wand applicator and an oil-free formula that blends naturally into the skin.

Pros

Looks natural on the skin

Gives a medium to high coverage finish

Cons

May not be suitable for dry skin as it can look cakey

10. SUGAR Cosmetics Magic Wand Waterproof Concealer

The formula is vegan made, waterproof and full coverage with a soft matte finish and anise seed extract infused into it.

Pros

It can withstand sweat and water easily

Gives full coverage over blemishes

Cons

Will need to be set with powder to stay in place

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