Wakey, wakey friends. It’s a rainy day and I just want to crawl back into bed. I’ve been up since 5AM, got my work out in, took the Queen out for her walk (aka I carried her around because it’s raining out and she whined to be let down when we located the perfect potty spot), and it’s now 7:15 and I’m ready to start my day. I hauled my trust Julep Concealer that I told you about yesterday to do my makeup! I LOVE it but of course, my Sephora Savings Event cart is still filled with other concealers I want to try out. The hunt never ends when it comes to finding the ultimate concealer formula (I secretly hope it never will so I can continue to try new and exciting concealers).
Here’s a list of concealer recommendations to check out and here’s some you shouldn’t bother with.
Sarah Creal Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer with Caffeine $58
Sorry, I haven’t reviewed this yet. I got it several months ago and I’ve been meaning to pop a review up but it didn’t rock my world the way I thought it would. It’s good, creamy, very pigmented, but not quite what I expected and even with a sale it’s still too high a price to pay for a formula I feel can be duplicated with a more inexpensive option.
Pat Mcgrath Labs Sublime Perfection Concealer $34
I want to tell you this is an IMMEDIATE yes. I actually love this formula. The pigment is next level insanity. I’m talking more pigmented than Shape Tape. The problem with the formula is it can a bit dry, a bit difficult to blend, and needs a lot of prepping to look really good. It’s very thick and very creamy and that’s a perk and a problem as it can be a little frustrating to look natural. So, I’d say leave it unless you score it during a sale and have time to play with it.
Tarte Maracuja Creamy Creaseless Concealer Starting at $15
Immediate no. I was really excited when this launched but the formula is just irritating to work with, not that creamy, and fairly dry. Skip it.
Shade Swatched: 29N
Lancôme Care and Glow Serum Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid $31
Yes if you can find a good color match. EXCELLENT, hydrating formula with a thin yet creamy consistency and not a ton of glow to it but more natural looking. I do have a bit of an issue finding the perfect shade but when you do it’s a treat. Great for finer lines!
Kulfi Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer $26
Absolutely, yes. A million times yes. This is an interesting formula as not only is it creamy, pigmented, easy to blend, and long-wearing but the shades sort of have a built in corrector of sorts. Some lean yellow which is great for diffusing darkness and some have a peachier undertone which is great for brightening.
Dior Backstage Concealer $32
I know a lot of people who are Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer fan girls but Dior Backstage is a REAL gem. I prefer it over Forever Skin. First off, the applicator is stupid awesome. It’s a small brush that looks like one you’d get in a nail polish which makes it easy to “paint” the concealer under your eyes or anywhere else. The formula has a serum-like consistency and blends like literal melted butter. It also wears like a champion in heat and humidity. A must for concealer fans!
Saie Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer with Niacinamide $28
Thumbs up! Great formula here. Super creamy, very pigmented, and brightens the under eye very nicely.
Saie Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer Swatches (Shade 7)
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid $32
This is a little controversial as I’m an ex-Kosas Concealer lover. I used to really love this formula but for some reason it just doesn’t work for me anymore. It’s ultra creamy but it sets quickly and has a rather unflattering drier matte finish that isn’t working under my eyes lately. I’d skip it. I think there are concealer formulas out there that are a bit better than this.
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica $32
Yes! Very creamy, blends very easily, and the applicator is some kind of wonderful. It also, flexes like skin so it doesn’t crease but moves with your expressions. If you’re smiling a lot this isn’t going to creep into your fine lines!
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Concealer $38
Noooooo! Hate the shade range but also, it sets too quickly and feels super drying. I know this is getting super hype at the moment and lots of rave reviews but I question those reviews hardcore because I did not experience the performance they did. I realize Double Wear is everyone’s fav foundation but the concealer is a red flag for me.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer $38
It took me a while to develop feelings for Hourglass’ Concealer. I recall purchasing it when it releases five years ago and being like, eh, it’s ok. About a year and a half ago I picked it up again and I have to say it’s become a daily part of my concealer rotation. It’s very creamy, excellent for drier and aging eyes, and it wears quite well but also, brightens up the entire eye area. An HG concealer for me!
What are your concealer picks of the moment? Thanks to my Instagram Channel friends for the rec I’ve decided I’ll be trying Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer finally! Wish me lucky!
Where to buy
Sephora
