Concealers
One of the beautiful things about concealer is its versatility. Find a good formula, and you can use it for everything under the sun—highlighting, contouring, diffusing the look of that pimple you woke up to, and, perhaps our favorite perk, camouflaging dark circles.
Now, it’s important to be aware that there are tons of culprits where dark circles are concerned, and rather annoyingly, not all of them are under our control. (For instance, allergies, bone structure, age, underlying skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, and genetics can all cause or worsen dark circles.) You can read our A-list esthetician’s guide to treating dark circles here, but for a quick fix, finding a concealer specifically geared toward dark circles is your best bet. And yes, some concealers are significantly more competent in the coverage, crease-proof, and all-day longevity departments than others.
Since there are about one million concealers on the market all geared toward dark circles, we did the muscle work for you by whittling down the masses to our top 21 picks. Below, you’ll find our most-trusted formulas and important information like shade range, ingredients, finish, and the like. Keep scrolling!
When it comes to covering up dark circles on a budget, we always turn to this top-rated favorite concealer from Nyx. Not only does it come in under $10, but it’s also an almost identical dupe to another, more expensive, concealer on our list. The water- and crease-proof 24-hour wear is pretty impressive as well.
- From my 73-year-old mom to A-list makeup artists, everyone swears by this cult-loved magical little concealer from Maybelline. In addition to swiping away dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness, it’s enriched with strategic circulation-boosting ingredients like goji berry and Haloxyl so you look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed no matter how many hours of sleep you did or didn’t log last night.
3.This is one of the best concealers for anyone with dark circles who also experiences lots of dryness. The unique formula helps tighten, brighten, and hydrate your under eyes so you’re getting the maximum benefit—almost like a treatment! Circulation-boosting caffeine is the hero ingredient, and the fact that all six shades coordinate with The Lip Bar shade families makes selecting your perfect color online fail-safe.
4.Finding a concealer that can thoroughly cover dark circles in a flash and feel and look practically invisible on top of the skin is no easy feat. Yet this pick from Uoma Beauty achieves just that. Weightless, satiny, brightening, and hydrating, this concealer offers full, skin-like coverage that will last for hours and hours, no touch-ups necessary.
5.This concealer is one of the more expensive on our list, but we promise it’s well worth the investment (especially if dark circles are the bane of your existence). The name says it all. This full-coverage, “radiant matte” concealer immediately obliterates dark circles and rehydrates dry, crepey under eyes with sublime perfection. It’s not tacky, and thanks to the brand’s signature Vita-Serum Complex, you’ll get all-day moisture and built-in line- and wrinkle-fighting perks to boot.
6.When it comes to performance, coverage, and never-ending durability, MAC reigns absolutely supreme. Now, the brand makes a number of stellar concealer formulas, but this is our number one pick for concealing our deepest, darkest circles. If put to the test, it will last a full 24 hours (yes, I’ve tested it), and the oil-free “natural matte” finish never settles into lines or looks obvious and cakey. Basically, it’s our dream concealer.
7.Not to get corny on you, but this self-proclaimed magic concealer from glow goddess Charlotte Tilbury is truly a real-life magic wand where dark circles, redness, and breakouts are concerned. A few blots of the soft sponge tip over and around the under eyes immediately makes you look wide awake, refreshed, and all-around radiant. If you’re looking for a full-coverage concealer that won’t crease and imparts a radiantly natural finish, you’ve found your best match.
8.My fellow beauty editor Courtney Higgs and I have been smitten over the latest concealer launch from Make Up For Ever. Full coverage yet pillowy-soft, it won’t move and will look freshly applied for 24 hours. The circle-covering, transfer- and waterproof formula singlehandedly helps conceal, correct, and contour anywhere you choose to apply. For how heavy-duty the coverage is, we’re repeatedly impressed by how natural the end result is.
9.This concealer is another favorite among makeup artists and beauty editors alike. (It’s one of those products I tried and immediately wished I had discovered years ago.) Supremely silky and smoothing, this expert formula blurs the look of dark circles and provides lightweight, highly buildable medium-to-full coverage. But that’s not even the coolest part—this concealer contains three unique technologies to ensure you’re application is 10/10 for a full 24 hours (or however long you wish to wear it). Here’s the 411: ActiveForce Technology prevents sweat, oil, and facial movement (i.e. smiling, laughing, frowning) from messing up your finish; Responsive Sensory Technology adeptly conforms to your skin’s condition, tone, and texture so you get the most natural look possible; and last but not least, Smart-Correcting Powder helps to subtly improve the texture and overall tone of your skin. (So yes, we pretty much want to bathe in the stuff!)
10.You know those days when you apply your makeup and just know you won’t have a single second to retouch or even check up on your face until the end of the day? We do, and that’s when we pluck this concealer from Huda Beauty from our arsenal. The name doesn’t exaggerate. This concoction is a true overachiever among the dark circle–covering clan and effortlessly hides shadows and any other signs of stress or fatigue. Plus, since it’s fortified with plenty of skin-loving ingredients like green tea, your under eyes will reap long-lasting beautifying effects as well. (The cooling tip is also appreciated for our most bleary-eyed mornings.)
11.If you’ve heard about this cult-classic concealer and are wondering if it’s truly worth the hype, we’re here to confirm that it most certainly is. (FYI: According to the brand, one of these handy tubes is sold every 12 seconds!) You only need a few dabs to instantly blur away dark circles, and the full-coverage, vegan formula effortlessly helps brighten, firm, and lift the under-eye area as well. We attribute the high-results fervor to a unique ingredient roster featuring skin-improving additions like mango seed, shea butter, and licorice.
