10 CONCEALERS THAT’LL HELP YOU FAKE 8 HOURS SLEEP
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One product we’re taking with us to a desert island? Concealer. Whether you need to cover a blemish or brighten dark under-eye circles, finding the best concealer for your makeup routine is game-changing. As well as covering up any imperfections, concealer can also be used as a non-shimmery liquid highlighter. Simply apply to the bridge of the nose, brow bone, cheekbones and lower forehead for a brighter, more contoured look. From NARS and Benefit to Tom Ford and Charlotte Tilbury, discover 10 of the concealers that work like magic to hide a multitude of sins.
1. NARS – RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER
Ask any beauty junkie to name their favourite concealers and chances are NARS’ Radiant Creamy Concealer is one of them. With medium, buildable coverage, its formula conceals imperfections with a natural, dewy finish. The ideal product for anyone looking to hide traces of a late night.
2. BENEFIT – BOI-ING BRIGHT-ON CONCEALER
Introducing Benefit’s Boi-ing Bright-On Concealer. A key member of the brand’s bestselling concealer range, this formula doesn’t disappoint. It seals in hydration while vitamin C nourishes and brightens the undereye. Available in 12 shades (double the amount offered to the original Boi-ing product) it promises to disguise even the most obvious of imperfections.
3. YVES SAINT LAURENT – TOUCHE ECLAT HIGH COVER CONCEALER
A cult classic. From beauty editors to MUAs and A-listers, YSL’s Touche Éclat is loved by many. Why? Infused with a sheer, radiant formula, it’s like a filter for your under eyes. We recommend wearing it over your foundation for a natural, woke-up-like-this finish. It also doubles as highlighter – apply to your cupid’s bow, bridge of your nose and on the brow bone.
4. DOLCE & GABBANA – MILLENIALSKIN ON THE GLOW CONCEALER
A medium coverage concealer that works to nourish the skin at the same time as covering up blemishes and dark circles. Featuring the brand’s Mediterranean Glow Complex, it promises to plump, soften and hydrate the complexion while evening out the skin tone and delivering a lit-from-within glow.
5. CHARLOTTE TILBURY – MAGIC AWAY LIQUID CONCEALER
Dark circles? Fine lines? Not on Charlotte Tilbury’s watch. Enriched with hydrating glycerine, smoothing Persian silk tree bark and brightening wild indigo extract, it helps to conceal imperfections while plumping and firming the skin. Our favourite place to apply it? Around the eyes – perfect for a lift-effect and blurring any fine lines.
6. TOM FORD – SHADE AND ILLUMINATE CONCEALER
Brightening, moisturising and smoothing – what’s not to love about Tom Ford’s concealer? Infused with hyaluronic acid, this crease-proof concealer hydrates and smooths skin while hiding any trace of redness and dark circles. It’s a big yes from us.
7. ARMANI BEAUTY – GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK CONCEALER
A super lightweight concealer that still covers everything? Yes, please. Ft. a silky formula, Armani Beauty's concealer effortlessly blends onto the skin without any creases. Available in an impressive 20 shades, there’s one to suit.
8. HOURGLASS – VANISH AIRBRUSH CONCEALER
Renowned for their base-perfecting products, Hourglass have brought their expertise to the Vanish Airbrush Concealer. Delivering full coverage but with a weightless feel, it uses innovative micro-spherical powders to blur and brighten the skin. Add to this it’s crease-resistant, light-reflecting and highly-pigmented to even skin tone, and it’s no wonder it’s in our top 10 concealers.
9. MORPHE - FILTER EFFECT SOFT RADIANCE CONCEALER
Always on-the-go? Morphe’s hybrid concealer is the one for you. Water-resistant, sweatproof, from the gym to the club, it’s perfect for every occasion. A nourishing and hydrating lightweight formula, it cares for your skin while covering up any imperfections. The dream.
10. SHISEIDO – SYNCHRO SKIN-CORRECTING GEL STICK CONCEALER
If you like your concealer in a stick, then Shiseido have the one for you. Featuring their signature synchro skin technology, plus three advanced gels, it delivers a weightless, crease-resistant coverage. Ultra-creamy, zero drag and with 24-hours of coverage, it’s a no brainer.