What’s your go-to item from your make-up bag? Definitely at the top of our list, the best concealers will blissfully banish any unexpected blemishes or spots that decide to surface at the worst possible times, and, at the very least, will add a bit of brightness to your eyes and erase any evidence of your late night the previous day.
Whether you’re looking to disguise dark circles or unwanted spots and acne, the right concealer can be your best friend. But how do you go about picking one? Do you go for cream to powder or liquid? Medium or full coverage? Are you looking for a matte or dewy finish? These are all important things to consider when it comes to choosing the best concealer for you.
It’s also important to take time when picking your shade. Many people opt to go a shade or two lighter than their foundation, to add to the brightening factor, while others choose a seamless look and colour match as closely as possible.
Various brands pair foundations and concealers within their make-up ranges, too – although, these may not feature exact shade matching, rather duos that work well together.
We tried Sculpted by Aimee’s Satin Silk concealer
As with every type of make-up, there are frequent launches of new concealer products, and there are quite a few popular options on the market right now. To help you find the best concealer for you, we’ve tested a range of our favourite brands, to give you our honest thoughts.
How we tested
We tested each concealer, taking note of the ease of application and how we found blending it into our skin. As well as checking how the coverage looked under various lighting, we also evaluated how seamlessly the concealers set into our skin, as well as how they looked at the end of the day/night.
The best concealers for 2024 are:
- Best concealer overall – Rare Beauty liquid touch brightening concealer: £21, Sephora.co.uk
- Best budget concealer – Sculpted by Aimee satin silk longwear concealer: £16, Sculptedbyaimee.co.uk
- Best concealer for a flawless finish – Charlotte Tilbury beautiful skin radiant concealer: £26, Charlottetilbury.co.uk
- Best concealer for hydrating skin – Milk Makeup future cream all over concealer: £26, Sephora.co.uk
- Best concealer for full coverage – Hourglass vanish airbrush concealer: £27.20, Cultbeauty.co.uk
- Best concealer for brightening the eye area – Milk Makeup sunshine under-eye tint and brighten: £26, Spacenk.com