Best Concealer

Find the Best Concealer for You

Discover the best concealer for your unique needs with our guide of top-rated concealers. From hydrating concealers for dry skin to the best concealer for dark circles you’ll find everything you need for a seamless finish.

What is the best concealer for mature skin?

A hydrating, creamy concealer with a luminous finish can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid and peptides.

What is the best concealer for dark circles?

For dark circles, choose a concealer with peach or orange undertones to counteract the blue and purple hues under the eyes.

What is the best under eye concealer?

The best under-eye concealers are lightweight, crease-resistant, and provide full to medium coverage. Look for formulations designed to hydrate and brighten while camouflaging discoloration.

What is the best full coverage concealer?

The best full-coverage concealers deliver flawless, long-lasting results while effectively hiding blemishes, redness, and hyperpigmentation.

Cult-favorite options like Tarte Shape Tape Concealer and NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer are loved for their high coverage and smooth, blendable textures. These top-rated formulas stay put all day without caking, making them ideal for achieving a seamless, airbrushed look.

What is the best concealer for acne?

For acne, non-comedogenic or clean ingredient concealers with salicylic acid or soothing ingredients like tea tree oil work best. Choose a full-coverage formula to hide blemishes.

What is the best concealer for dry skin?

Dry skin benefits from hydrating concealers with creamy, nourishing textures. Look for ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid in radiant or natural-finish to keep skin smooth and hydrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brand of concealer is best?

Ulta Beauty offers many top brands known for their high-quality concealers:

• NARS: Renowned for their long-lasting, full-coverage concealers that can cover a multitude of skin imperfections.
• Tarte: Offers a wide range of concealers, including hydrating, matte, and full-coverage formulas. Their Shape Tape concealer is a cult-favorite for its creamy texture and high coverage.
• Maybelline: Offers affordable, high-quality concealers like the Instant Age Rewind Eraser, a popular choice for its effective coverage and brightening properties.
• NATASHA DENONA: Offers high-pigmented, long-lasting concealers with a creamy formula that blends seamlessly.

Do you apply concealer before or after foundation?

You can apply concealer before or after foundation, depending on your preference. If you want to target specific areas, apply concealer first. If you want to even out your skin tone, apply foundation first and then use concealer to cover blemishes or dark circles.

How to apply concealer?

1. Prep Your Skin: Start with a clean, moisturized Apply a primer to create a smooth base for your concealer.
2. Choose Your Concealer: Select a concealer that matches your skin tone or is slightly lighter to brighten under-eye circles.
3. Apply Concealer: Use a concealer brush, sponge, or your fingers to apply the concealer to the areas you want to cover, such as under-eye circles, blemishes, or redness.
4. Blend Seamlessly: Gently blend the concealer into your skin using a soft, dabbing motion. Avoid rubbing or pulling the skin.
5. Set Your Concealer: If desired, set your concealer with a setting powder to help it last longer and prevent creasing.

Where to apply concealer?

Apply concealer under the eyes to brighten dark circles, on blemishes to cover spots, and around the nose or mouth to hide redness. For contouring, you can use a lighter shade to highlight certain areas of your face, such as the inner corners of your eyes or the center of your forehead.

How to choose your concealer shade?

Finding the perfect concealer shade can be tricky. To ensure a precise match, we recommend trying Ulta Beauty’s Virtual Shade Match Tool within the Ulta Beauty app. This innovative tool considers your skin tone, undertones, and lighting preferences to recommend the ideal concealer shade for you.

You can also use our online Shade-to-Shade Finder tool. Tell us the shade from your favorite brand. We'll find its match from any other brand.

If you prefer a more personalized approach, consider visiting your local Ulta Beauty store. Our knowledgeable beauty advisors can expertly match you with the perfect concealer shade. Use our store locator tool to find the nearest location.

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