We round up a list of products that actually do the job
The best concealers lift, brighten, conceal, sculpt, hydrate and neutralise—they’re the all-in-one product that you absolutely need in your make-up kit. It sounds like it is a no-brainer, but how do you pick the perfect formula that’ll do all of this without appearing cakey, dry or uncomfortable on the skin? We put together a list of products that’ll ensure you’re getting the perfect venn diagram of everything you need, in one stick, tube or tub.
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asa Easy Blend Concealer
₹1,800
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This creamy concealer helps control the skin’s oil production by balancing out sebum levels, thanks to argan and jojoba oils. It also brightens and moisturises the skin, so wherever you apply this concealer, you know you won’t get dry, flaky patches.
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout
₹2,700
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If you’ve got breakouts, you don’t want to layer on thick concealer that’ll make the red, angry spot get even more irritated—and look more dramatic than it did before. This concealer is infused with peptides and hydrolysed collagen, as well as oil-absorbing zinc oxide, kaolin clay, witch hazel, tea tree, sulphur and a gentle complex of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids to exfoliate and clear the skin while you cover up blemishes without stressing your skin out. Think of it like a two-in-one that’ll give you the long-term benefits you want with the immediate gratification you need.
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Kay Beauty HD Liquid Concealer
₹799
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In just one swipe, this concealer covers even the most stubborn blemishes, redness or broken capillaries, creating a smooth, crease-free canvas underneath your foundation that’ll stay all day and will feel like nothing on your skin.
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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind
₹699
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A tube of this concealer is sold every five seconds, and it has been around for more than a decade, so you know that it’s a formula that really, truly works. It completely covers up dark circles, redness and any dark spots left over from acne scars, and it won’t cake up or make the area look more obvious than it was. It contains goji berry and haloxyl to reinforce the firmness and tone of the skin, and the sponge applicator makes it very easy to apply when you’re pressed for time.
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NARS Soft Matte Concealer
₹2,400
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Thanks to a diffusion powder in the formula, this soft-focus matte concealer maximises light diffusion with spherical surface powders, creating an airbrushed finish that stays in place without settling into fine lines and pores. It lays flat and in place, so you don’t have to worry about it creasing or budging. It dries down super matte, but it is non-drying, because it is rich with peptides and hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and prevent the look of fine lines. For best results, apply a little bit to the area you want to cover or brighten, and then pat the product in with your finger or buff in with a brush.
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Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick
₹2,850
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This is the type of concealer that is super easy and effective to use. It is hassle-free, because you can apply as much as you can where you want without the application looking too patchy or thick. You can create buildable coverage that brightens, lifts, sculpts and covers everything up. It plays well with other make-up products too, so if you want to layer on foundation, highlighter and bronzer, you won’t deal with any flakiness or pilling.
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Huda Beauty Overachiever High Coverage Nourishing Concealer
₹2,520
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This concealer packs some serious coverage—the formula is made of 31 per cent pure pigments, so you know it’ll camouflage everything you want to cover. It won’t budge either; it is enriched with long-wearing polymers which fuse to the skin, giving you water-resistant, transfer-free coverage that just won’t slip or move. It also has a zamac metal tip (the kind that you find in depuffing eye creams) so it cools and soothes as you apply.
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Shiseido Syncro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer
₹3,100
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This creamy blend of three gels—and super bio-hyaluronic acid—ensures that this formula gives you slow-release hydration through the day. Enriched with a protective polymer and silk protein, it delivers an airbrushed finish that will make even the peskiest of pimples or the worst dark circles disappear instantly.
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