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Banish Dark Circles With These Top 10 Under-Eye Concealers

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Published on Dec 21, 2023
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So, you know those pesky dark circles under your eyes that just refuse to budge no matter how much sleep you get? Well, don’t worry! We're diving into the world of under-eye concealers—the superheroes of makeup that can make those shadows vanish like magic. Finding the right concealers for dark circles can be a game-changer, especially when you're dealing with stubborn discoloration.

From drugstore gems to high-end top pics, the market is flooded with options, each boasting its own unique formula, coverage, and brightening power. Some are all about that full-coverage concealer, while others focus on a more natural, lightweight finish. And let's not forget about the magical ingredients—caffeine to perk up tired eyes and reduce puffiness, hyaluronic acid for dry skin, and color correctors to neutralize discoloration.

Below, our top picks of the best under-eye concealers for all skin types and skin tones.

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1. Best Drugstore Concealer for Dark Circles:

MAYBELLINE Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer Treatment

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For just $11, this ‌buildable coverage concealer is one of the best concealers for dark circles. It covers any dark under eye and blemishes with ease. It’s all thanks to the ingenious packaging and brightening formula. Simply twist for the right amount of concealer on the sponge and dab around wherever you need coverage.

2. Best Full-Coverage Concealer for Dark Circles:

IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer

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Dark circles, dark spots, blemishes—there’s nothing this full-coverage concealer can’t cover. It’s waterproof, crease-resistant, and longwearing with a creamy, hydrating formula that never settles into fine lines or looks cakey. “It works miracles on under-eye dark circles,” said one IPSY member. That's thanks to skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid that attracts and locks in moisture, collagen to help plump, and peptides that smooth and firm skin.

3. Best Buildable Concealer for Dark Circles:

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

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One of our favorite concealers is this creamy, skin-like formula that feels thinner than others but has no less coverage. It comes in a whopping 30 shades, so it’s great for all skin tones. It’s also non-comedogenic (meaning it doesn’t clog our pores!), water-resistant, and easily buildable without looking cakey on any dry skin under eyes.

4. Most Inclusive Concealer for Dark Circles:

TARTE Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Concealer

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There are 34 shades of this ultra-popular, medium-to-full coverage concealer ensuring a perfect match for everyone, including skin tones and undertones. IPSY members are big fans and they even have hacks to make it work with any makeup look. “One of the best concealers I have received from IPSY,” said one member. “Since I am not a full coverage kind of person, and this product is a bit thick, a little goes a long way. Sometimes I add just a dab of moisturizer to thin out the concealer and make it easier to spread when I'm going for a light coverage look.”

5. Most Skin-Like Concealer for Dark Circles:

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Photogenic Liquid Concealer

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Sometimes we want to tone down our dark circles without having to wear a full face beat. That’s where this natural finish concealer comes in. We love its emollient-rich formula, which contains moisturizing coconut oil and glycerin to hydrate dry skin spots. It covers the dark under-eye area and any redness without covering up our freckles.

6. Best Concealer for Dark Circles on Mature Skin:

L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect Radiant Concealer with Hydrating Serum

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This serum concealer goes on like a dream, with moisturizing glycerin that won’t settle into fine lines. But it still covers any pigmentation issues, brightening skin and giving an all-over radiant finish that couldn’t be better for mature skin that may be prone to dryness.

7. Best Color Corrector for Dark Circles:

E.L.F. COSMETICS Camo Color Corrector

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For help neutralizing redness, blemishes, and dark circles, we love applying this full-coverage color corrector before any other concealer or setting powder. The affordable find comes in five shades, one for all skin tones and imperfections. Say goodbye to any under-eye pigmentation with this hydrating and lightweight formula that dries to a satin finish.

8. Best Luxe Concealer for Dark Circles:

DIOR Backstage Flash Perfector Concealer

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If you’re looking for a truly waterproof concealer that’s seriously longwearing, this is our top pic. The full-coverage (but radiant!) formula covers dark circles and dark spots on the face and body with ease. It’s also enriched with caffeine to wake up the under-eye area.

9. Best Under-Eye Concealer for Oily Skin:

SMASHBOX COSMETICS Studio Skin Concealer

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Not all matte concealers are dry and cakey. We’re obsessed with this longwear, waterproof, and oil-free formula that dries down to a soft matte finish. “This is my favorite concealer ever. I have dark circles and wrinkles,” said one IPSY member. “Loved the coverage under my eyes and blemishes,” said another.

10. Best Dewy Concealer for Dark Circles:

KOKIE PROFESSIONAL Be Bright Illuminating Concealer

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Under-eye circles are no match for this light-reflecting, glowy concealer! Although it has a dewy finish, it still covers up any dark areas since the illuminating pigments camouflage dark circles. IPSY members love it almost as much as us. “I use this everyday! Covers up the redness really well, wears well,” says one fan.

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