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Top 8 Best Concealers of 2022

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Do you have dark rings under your eyes or an annoying pimple you want to hide? We tested concealers, and name L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer as our best in test. This budget-friendly product conceals everything from the evidence of late nights to red blotches.

L’Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Concealer is also a strong budget favourite in the test, and among the more expensive brands Clarins Instant Concealer gets an honourable mention, as it both neutralises and corrects.

Top 11 Best Concealers of 2022

How we did the test

Our tests are independently conducted and reflect the test editor's honest and objective opinions. Selection of products and test results are in no way influenced by manufacturers, retailers or other internal or external parties.

We perform our own tests and test the products in real conditions. In our concealer test, a makeup professional tests the products and carries out the test. The products have also been tested on two additional people. This provides a selection of different ages, varying skin types and different circumstances. The following parameters have been included in the assessment of products:

  • Coverage capabilities: Does the product effectively reduce dark circles? How well does it cover blemishes and scars? Is it possible to build up multiple layers for better coverage?

  • Consistency: Is the concealer liquid, solid or in powder format? How easy is it to apply? Does it blend into the skin, and if so, how quickly?

  • Durability: How long does it last? Under what conditions can you use the product?

  • Packaging: How hygienic is the packaging? How suitable is the packaging for the type of concealer? Is it is easy to get the right amount of product out of the container?

The test period lasted for three weeks and the review is based on the combined overall experience of the product. This has then been compared to the price in order to select a test winner

1. L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer – BEST CHOICE CONCEALER 2022

Budget-friendly concealer that’s creamy, durable and provides good coverage

Format: Tube Formula: Cream Quantity: 11 ml Price class: Budget

L'Oréal Paris Infaillible More than Concealer #324 Oatmeal

Infaillible is the French word for something that never fails, and it’s a product name that makes big promises. But does L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer live up to its name? It’s difficult for a concealer – any concealer – to be foolproof. And the same applies to this one. But it’s undoubtedly true that this is a product that’s both easy to use and gives great results.

According to L’Oreal, you can even use L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer as a foundation. And that may well be true, but you won’t get very far with the 11 ml you get in the tube. But if you use it as a traditional concealer, this creamy product goes a long way. Because you need very little to provide good coverage.

The results are good, even and durable, making the price extremely affordable. The tube is practical and has an applicator that you dip in the concealer.

In our tests, the concealer didn’t tend to accumulate in lines or emphasise the pores. The range of shades is OK but by no means complete. But for this price this is an excellent product and it's hard to see why you’d change it for something else once you've started using it.

High coveragecreamy formulaeconomical
A wider range of shades would be nice

Price Comparison

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L'oréal Paris Infaillible More Than Concealer - 324 Oatmeal 11 ml

£7.95

Infaillible more than concealer #324-oatmeal/avoine

£8.15

L’Oréal Paris Infaillible 24h More Than Concealer correcting concealer with matt effect shade 324 Oatmeal 11 ml

£9.70

2. NYX Professional Make Up HD Photogenic Concealer Wand

Brilliant concealer for a low price – a winning combination

Format: Tube Formula: Cream Price class: Budget

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand Porcelain

This is a real powerhouse of a concealer that effectively conceals most blemishes, from dark circles to red blotches. It comes in a wide range of colours. If you like, you can even supplement it with green, yellow or lavender concealers from the same line to make the product even more effective.

The formula feels light on the skin and is easy to apply. The degree of coverage can be varied from medium to full. But be careful in areas with deeper lines, as the product sometimes collects here. Our testers also felt that NYX Professional Make Up HD Photogenic Concealer Wand provides just the right amount of lustre, which is great as it reflects the light in a way that makes the skin look almost flawless.

This is a lot of concealer for a low price. It’s hard to find anything with the same power as NYX Professional Make Up HD Photogenic Concealer Wand, even if you look at more expensive products.

Covers wellgives lustreincredibly good price
Can collect slightly in wrinkles

3. L’Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Concealer

Affordable and easy to apply concealer that reflects light and looks natural

Packaging: Stick Formula: Cream Price class: Budget

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Concealer #03 Dark

Liquid, light-reflecting concealer, mainly for dark circles around the eyes. Consistency is thin and it gives more lustre than coverage, which means that it can also be used as a highlighter on the cheekbones. The finish is moist and gives a natural glow, without being shimmering or glittery. The built-in brush works well for application, and then you simply dab it in lightly to blend and fix. Can be used over a more covering foundation, for example if you have very dark circles. Because it is so sheer, the limited colour range isn’t an issue.

Light reflective, easily applied, natural, affordable
Thin

4. Clarins Instant Concealer

Covering concealer with very good lustre and durability, hygienic packaging

Packaging: Tube Formula: Cream Quantity: 15 ml Price class: Premium

Clarins Instant Concealer #01 Light

Light-reflecting, liquid concealer that provides good coverage. Primarily intended for treating the eye area and reducing dark circles. In addition to brightening pigments, it also has a little pink in it, which neutralises and corrects the skin tone. It has a silky texture that never feels too heavy, despite the coverage it provides. Settles as semi-matte with a subtle sheen. The narrow opening is hygienic and provides exactly the right quantity. Durability is great and we didn’t have to touch it up at all during the day. Never feels cakey or collects in the lines around the eye. Unfortunately, the colour selection is limited to only light shades.

Covers, adds lustre, durable, hygienic
Limited colour selection

5. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer

Fantastic product in a fiddly format

Format: Bottle with applicator Formula: Cream Price class: Budget

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer #06 Neutralizer

Here we have on the one hand a fantastic product, which on the other hand comes in packaging that isn’t as good as the content.

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer is a really good product that effectively covers dark rings under the eyes with its slightly yellowish tone. The formula is feather light and stays where it should without collecting in fine lines. If it wasn’t for the packaging, this concealer could easily have won our test. But the large and bulky applicator at the top of the bottle is fiddly, inconvenient and in all honesty feels rather grubby. Of course you can take it off and wash it, but it’s always better when a product feels thoroughly well designed – from the content to the packaging. This isn’t the case with Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer, even though the content counts for quite a lot in the final score.

Really good contentlight but good cover
Terrible packaging

6. Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat Concealer

Absorbed well by the skin and has a luxurious design.

Packaging: Stick Formula: Cream Quantity: 2.5 ml Price class: Premium

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat #2.5 Ivoire Lumière

There's no doubt that this stylish, exclusive gold pen from Yves Saint Laurent gets top marks for design. A single click on the button in the top dispenses just the right amount of concealer. You then apply it either with the soft brush or your fingers. YSL Touche Éclat is easily absorbed by the skin and leaves no visible traces. The product is extremely economical. But even though it lasts a long time, the packaging only contains 2.5 ml, which is very little for such a steep price.

This concealer succeeds admirably at covering dark rings under the eyes after a sleepless night. The dark areas are brightened up to give a more alert overall impression. The product can also be used successfully on other dark areas that need a touch up. However, it covers spots and blemishes less well as the redness shows through. To conceal these effectively you need to use another product. The range of colours is relatively poor and the product also lacks sunscreen. YSL Touche Éclat Concealer isn’t a bad product, but overall it's not really worth the price.

Luxurious designeasy to applyabsorbed well by the skin
Expensivecontains a very small quantity

7. Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer

Natural concealer that’s easy to apply to the skin and affordable

Packaging: Sleeve Formula: Cream Quantity: 6.8 ml Price class: Budget

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer #35 Deep

Liquid, multi-functional concealer that enables you to both suppress dark circles under the eyes and to cover spots, but only to a certain degree. Produces a semi-matte finish. The light texture is easy to apply and smooth out and the result is natural, but it doesn’t provide enough coverage for many people. If you need a stronger weapon against spots, blemishes and dark circles, you need to look elsewhere. The colour range is also not very wide and is lacking both very light and dark shades. Lasts a reasonable time but needs a little fixing powder to make it through the day.

Easy applied, natural, affordable
Not enough coverage

8. Lily Lolo Mineral Concealer

Concealer that only contains a small number of ingredients in order to reduce the risk of allergies

**Packaging:**Jar Formula: Powder Quantity: 5 g Price class: Medium

Lily Lolo Mineral Concealer Blondie

Less is more", according to Lily Lolo and they are careful to have only a few, but high quality ingredients in their mineral makeup. Unfortunately the result didn’t match our expectations. The concealer doesn’t blend into the skin but settles on top and forms a chalky surface. Nor does it cover spots or scars, and the formulation seems to be the problem – maybe there aren’t enough minerals? It became easier to apply and get a good result if we first mixed it with the foundation from the same brand.

Few ingredients, which reduces the risk of allergies
Chalky surface, doesn’t give sufficient coverage

Everything about Concealer

Concealer is an effective makeup tool that can spirit away dark circles under the eyes as well as blemishes, redness and scars. There is an extensive range of concealers, and because there are so many different varieties to choose from, it’s important to find the right product for what you want to conceal. Different skin needs normally require different products. Using concealer incorrectly can actually emphasise the flaws in your skin. A creamy, light pinkish tint and light-reflecting concealer are best suited for hiding dark circles under the eyes if you have a paler skin tone. Generally, the skin under the eyes is drier, and a more liquid product that doesn’t cake and collect in the folds under the eyes is ideal.

A light-reflecting concealer can also be used to highlight and enhance areas of the face, such as the cheekbones and the Cupid's bow. Add this type of concealer after applying your foundation to avoid destroying the effect. Most brightening concealers have a built-in brush or sponge, but otherwise you can use a narrow synthetic brush for application. You can add little dots where you need it, such as under the eyes, and then carefully blur them by gently patting in the colour with the ring finger. Don’t rub the concealer in, as the thin skin under the eyes is delicate. You can finish by brushing on a translucent powder for a matte effect and longer lasting results.

A firmer concealer is suitable if you want to cover blemishes, redness or scars. In terms of colour, the concealer should be as close to your skin tone and foundation as possible. Solid concealer, which generally is a little drier in texture, can be applied before foundation. Use your finger, a brush or sponge applicator. Dab gently over the area you want to cover, pressing in the concealer but don't drag or swipe it, as this just pushes it around. Slowly build up coverage in thin layers. Too much concealer can have the opposite effect and make any blemishes even more visible. Finish with a translucent powder to fix the concealer over the area.

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