People Of All Ages And Skin Types Share The Concealers They Won't Stop Buying (2025)

Senior director Greta Geiselman says she's "a big fan of using a peach concealer first for the dark circles." Geiselman, 48, has combination skin and says her favorite concealer is the e.l.f. Camo Color Corrector in the shade Peach.

Because peach is in the orange family, directly opposite blue and purple on the color wheel, it can correct the darkness of under-eye circles when used underneath another concealer or foundation, according to e.l.f.

The Camo Color Corrector has a satin finish, is full coverage and contains hydrating hyaluronic acid. Best of all, it's a total steal at under $5.

Get it from Amazon for$4(also available in four other colors).

I cannot overstate how relieved I was to have found the Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Full Coverage Waterproof Liquid Concealer a few years ago. At 24 with sensitive, acne-prone skin, I had been on what felt like an endless search for a concealer that met all my requirements. I wanted something that wouldn't budge on hot, sweaty summer days and anactually full-coverage formula that still felt lightweight and wouldn't break me out.

I thought I had struck gold with the Benefit Boi-ing Industrial Strength Cream Concealer, but the Cakeless version is even better, because it has more shade options and is less messy to apply thanks to the tube container. It covers everything I want it to, still looks like my real skin and though $27 is more than I typically want to spend on makeup, one tube lasts me a long time.

The Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer is available in 26 shades. The photos shown here are of shades 1 (Amaze 'Em), which is the one I use, and 17 (Your Way).

Get it from Ulta for $27.

Head of audience Abigail Williams calls herself a "loyalist" to the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. Even after trying a different option, she quickly decided on "going back to NARS immediately."

Williams is 32 and has normal to sensitive skin — though the concealer is suitable for all skin types, according to the brand. Case in point: copy editor Shonitria Anthony, 35 with oily skin, also swears by this product.

"I have been using that concealer since I was about 26 years old," Anthony says. "I must say that over time as I've gotten older, had kids, and moved from the East Coast to the West Coast, then back to the East Coast, that concealer has been nothing short of a consistent staple in my makeup routine."

The concealer has buildable, medium coverage, and a radiant finish. It's also meant to be long-lasting; the brand claims it can last 16 hours on the skin. You can grab a tube in 30 shades, in both the full-size and mini versions. The photos shown here are of shades Chantilly and Dark Coffee.

Get it from Ulta for $32.

"Ever since I discovered the Tower 28 concealer, I actually stopped using foundation," says BuzzFeed editorial VP Peggy Wang. Wang, who is in her early 40s, has normal to dry skin and says the concealer "blends so nicely and gives great coverage, and it saves me time in the morning. I just dab some on my forehead, under the eyes, around the nose, and around my chin, and buff it in using a foundation brush. It actually stays put, and I don't get the greasiness or heaviness that comes with using an all-over foundation."

I can also vouch for this one: I bought it when my local Sephora didn't havemy Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Concealerin stock, and I've found that the Tower 28 is light and isn't cakey — it barely even feels like I'm wearing makeup when I have it on. It's available in 20 shades and has a natural finish and medium coverage. The photos shown here are of shades 1.0 BH (the shade I use) and 20.0 WLA.

Get it from Sephora for$22.

Operations associate Alexandra Niforos likes the Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Under Eye Brightener "for under eyes specifically." Niforos is in her mid-20s and has normal to oily skin. This undereye brightener has a serum-like texture and sheer, buildable coverage that's great for layering with your skin care or under another concealer — or even under a second Bright Fix shade. (According to the brand, Fenty Beauty owner Rihanna likes to layer the shades Peach and Honey.) If full-coverage makeup isn't for you and you want more of a "no-makeup makeup" look, this might be the product for you.

The Bright Fix Under Eye Brightener is available in 15 shades. The shades pictured here are Rose Quartz and Coffee.

Get it from Ulta for $28.

Another editor recommends the Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener. You can use this alone or over a more full-coverage concealer — while it only offers lighter coverage on its own, it has a brightening radiant finish, is hydrating and makes skin appear smoother without creases or caking.

The shade range on this product is limited, with six shades available. The ones pictured here are Light and Deep.

Get it from Sephora for$24.

Celebrity makeup artist Tomy Rivero recommended this affordable concealer for people of all different skin types. It's available in a wide range of shades and can help to expertly cover up everything from dark circles to blemishes, discoloration, and more. It can also be used for contouring and sculpting areas like the chin and cheekbones!

Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in dozens of shades).

Makeup artistKierra Lanice points to this concealer's "gorgeous, radiant finish" as a reason why people with sensitive and dry skin types should give it a try. Available in 38 shades, it is also recommended highly by Rivero for those with very dry skin. It harnesses the power of nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, caffeine, pink algae extract, arnica and panthenol to help diminish dark circles, puffiness, blemishes and redness.

Get it from Sephora for $15+ (available in two sizes).

Despite having a disappointingly limited shade range and a relatively high price point, I can't help but rave about this luxury concealer. Anytime I save my pennies, I splurge on a new one. Luckily, it lasts quite a long time, making the investment worth it. It's super long-lasting, looks extremely natural and provides great coverage. It has a silky finish that feels really good and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin or eyes. Rivero agrees that it's a great option for all skin types. It's available in nine shades.

Get it from Nordstrom for $75.

This multifunctional and versatile concealer, foundation and sunscreen in one is a great pick for those with dry skin, according to Rivero. The high price point is enough to make me feel faint, but take into account that it's extremely versatile and made with high-quality, luxury ingredients. It's available in 14 shades.

Get it from Nordstrom for$280.

Despite the fact that it's a bit on the creamy side, I do love this Glossier concealer. It just feels lush and smooth and perfectly hydrating. I tend to wear it on more casual days when I don't need to worry about makeup lasting for hours upon hours and want a very natural look. Lanice loves it for people with dry and sensitive skin types. It's available in 32 shades.

Get it from Sephora for$22.

According to Lanice, this versatile concealer from Lady Gaga's makeup line Haus Labs is best for "dry, normal and even sensitive skin types." It provides medium coverage, is hydrating and has a gorgeous natural finish. It's formulated with ingredients like niacinamide, fermented arnica and hyaluronic acid that can help to brighten, hydrate, plump and reduce the appearance of redness or irritation. It's available in 31 shades.

Get it from Sephora for$32.

Lanice recommended this iconic MAC concealer for people with oily or normal skin types. It provides full coverage and dries down to a matte finish so you don't have to worry about it sliding off your face. It's lightweight and won't make you feel cakey, even though it gives you a smooth, flawless look all day long. You can get it in 14 shades.

Get it from Ulta for$31.

If you have oily skin then you're going to want to check out the Hourglass concealer, say Rivero. Weightless and waterproof, this concealer provides great full coveragewithout feeling heavy or caked on. It has a long-lasting formula that doesn't settle into creases and blends seamlessly into your skin, so you look fresh and natural, with an airbrushed finish. It's available in 22 shades.

Get it from Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes).