A coverage kit without an incredible concealer is like the Met Gala without a few power couple appearances — a true travesty.
No other product knows just how to deal with the dreaded issues that even a phenomenal foundation cannot fix.
We’re talking dark circles that out the fact you watched 12 too many episodes of Sex Education last night, blemishes that insist on appearing despite all the cash you spend on skincare, and of course, the dreaded patches of redness that make it look like you just ran a marathon when you definitely didn’t.
But while the goal is universal (flawless faces without any of the aforementioned issues), the getting there tends to be different for all of us.
Some people want sheer washes of inconspicuous colour, some chase full coverage formulas that won’t cake, some people love (and require) mattifying or long-wear options, and others won’t accept anything but luminous in the finish category.
Whatever you’re after, allow us to bless you with a guide to the very best complexion-camouflaging options on the market…
The best concealers to try in Australia
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer by Fenty Beauty
$44 at Sephora
‘Creamy’ and ‘crease-proof’ were evidently keywords Rihanna tossed around in the plans for this impressively full coverage formula; it melts into skin while still disguising imperfections and dullness like a dream. The shade range is just as extensive as you’d expect from any Fenty buy and its sweat-resistant status makes it the superior option for summer.
Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer by It Cosmetics
$54 at Sephora
If it’s dark circles you’re specifically aiming to conceal, this is your guy. Loaded with a dewy finish (but definitely not the kind that’s too sheer to actually cover anything), it’s a full coverage concealer that also features a whole slew of smoothing, skin-loving anti-ageing ingredients. In other words, it wouldn’t dare crack, crease or sink into crevices.
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Flawless Concealer by Nude By Nature
$26.95 at Adore Beauty
Say you prefer a swipe-able stick—this formula didn’t put ‘flawless’ in the name for nothing. Particularly apt in the pigmentation-camouflaging department (but brilliant in the blemish-disguising arena too), it offers a satin-matte finish that both looks like real skin and comes with the blurring, brightening bonuses of bamboo powder and Kakadu plum.
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Forever Skin Correct Concealer by Dior
$71 at Sephora
A formula so silky it feels something akin to buttercream on the skin (but like, in the least cake-faced way possible; the finish is beyond believable), this moisturising concealer is a total must-try. The coverage is buildable without ever looking thick, it stays smooth all day, and effortlessly camouflages everything from unwanted redness to under-eye shadows.
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Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer by Rare Beauty
$43 at Sephora
Searching for something with a second-skin finish? This brightening botanical blend (which features hints of lotus, gardenia and white lily) has you (literally and naturally) covered. Hydrating, lightweight and nourishing while still delivering medium to full coverage, it’s a concealer-that-doesn’t-look-like-concealer lover’s dream come true.
Instant Camouflage & Contour Concealer
$20 at MCo Beauty
A decent dupe for Tarte’s Shape Tape (which yes, is every bit as phenomenal as they say) at a bargain price point, this long-wear formula aims (and manages) to brighten, polish and conceal the skin, making you look 10 times more awake and put-together in no time at all. Let’s just say that its lifting and luminising talents are no word of a lie.
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Nudefix Cream Concealer by Nudestix
$55 at Sephora
A slightly sheerer option, this hydrating concealer is perfect for those ‘I don’t need much, but I still want something‘ makeup days. The formula moves freely with your skin, so it won’t feel like you’re wearing a lick of coverage; the only things that will be the wiser are the blemishes, dark circles and patches of redness that will no longer see the light of day.
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