Thanks to skin-loving botanicals, a tone-balancing mineral powder, and tiny light diffusers, this all-star concealer does an amazing job covering dark circles, correcting redness, and hiding blemishes for up to 16 hours. Launching in 1992 as one of the first color-correcting products with light-reflecting pigments, YSL Touche Éclat has been a fan favorite for nearly three decades. It’s equally brilliant at creating a more even skin tone if you have redness on your cheeks and chin. From the brand known for its no-makeup makeup, Glossier's Stretch Concealer was designed for those averse to dry, creasy, cakey formulas. Celebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl adds, "With the right shade of concealer—undertones are also super important when picking the right shade—along with your perfect foundation match, you can really achieve that seamless look.

It can be tough to achieve a totally crease-free finish, especially under the eyes, but Tarte Shape Tape is up for the task. This was partly conducted in our beauty lab where we tested a selection of our favorites on their coverage, staying power, and texture in addition to how much (or little) they creased throughout the day. Active naturals like baobab seed extract, pumpkin seed extract, and hibiscus extract add hydration to the formula for a buttery-smooth application and satin finish.During testing, we found its texture was super creamy and on the thicker side, but it dries super fast, so you need to blend it immediately. Sea daffodil extract helps diminish the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation to heal skin while providing coverage. It gets extra points for being budget friendly but it has a limited shade range that could be improved.

The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick is an ideal light to medium coverage option, providing breathable coverage for a no-makeup look. During testing in our lab, we found that the texture was super lightweight (with the consistency of water) which made it good for applying in light layers. If we were to quibble, the packaging is a bit gaudy but if you ignore that, it’s a total no brainer. Not only does this clever concealer cover blemishes, but thanks to salicylic acid and aloe, it also helps clear them while soothing irritation.

The inclusion of niacinamide in the formula dials up the hydration, while also protecting the skin barrier and providing a soft, cushiony finish.

You should be able to eradicate this completely by applying it with a beauty blender or adding a fixing powder. If we were to be picky, we’d prefer that it didn’t contain fragrance and came in a wider shade range.It is an expensive purchase but if you can find your true shade, we think it’s worthy of the investment. Folks with dry complexions should reach for Catrice's True Skin Concealer, which contains hyaluronic acid.