20 Concealers That Will Look Amazing on Mature Skin
Most of us probably know that our skincare needs evolve, but what about makeup? As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen, which shows itself in fine lines, more pronounced under-eye circles, dark spots, and more. And although concealer has likely been a must-have in your cosmetics bag since you first started using makeup, your skin’s needs may have changed over the last few years.
Luckily, makeup brands you know and love create concealers that are perfectly suited for mature skin—aka they cover up signs of aging (and then some), and help skin look altogether more radiant. They also do one key thing to revive tired-looking skin: they add moisture back to those areas, too. Read on for 20 of the best concealers for mature skin, and why we think they’re so fabulous.
1. Best Overall Concealer for Mature Skin:
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
It’s one of the most popular concealers for anyone of any skin type, and with 30 shades, it’s great for most skin tones as well. So what makes it such a hit? Creamy concealers look more natural on the skin, since they’re made with a thinner formula that you can build upon if you need more coverage. Plus once it’s set, it’s set for good—up to 16 hours. It’s also non-comedogenic, water-resistant, and works anywhere on the face. Need we say more?
2. Best Full-Coverage Concealer for Mature Skin:
IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer
Waterproof? Crease-resistant? Creamy, hydrating formula? Check, check, and check. This ultra-pigmented concealer isn’t messing around when it comes to covering up dark circles (and more) without settling into fine lines or caking. Ipsters are fans too, with one reviewer saying: “The color, the creaminess, I love it,” and another advising that “a small amount goes a long way.”
3. Best Long-Wearing Concealer for Mature Skin:
M·A·C Pro Longwear Concealer
A lot of concealers will look great right away, but how about after a busy day? We can count on M·A·C for some of the most durable makeup products out there, and this concealer is no different. It won’t settle, cake, or transfer—even 24 hours(!) after you apply it.
4. Best Lightweight Concealer for Mature Skin:
LANCÔME Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer
A concealer that’s both full in coverage and lightweight may seem impossible, but LANCÔME has pulled it off. The result? A super-blendable formula that provides just the right amount of pigment, without ever looking cakey or unnatural.
5. Best Hydrating Concealer for Mature Skin:
L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect Radiant Concealer with Hydrating Serum
Dry skin becomes more and more common as we age, so it’s always a bonus when our makeup has moisturizers built right in. This concealer contains glycerin and other hydrating ingredients, so it glides right over your skin, brightening and camouflaging discoloration along the way. If your skin is super dry, use a hydrating primer before applying.
6. Best Shade Range for Mature Skin:
TARTE Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Concealer
Even casual makeup lovers know what Shape Tape is, thanks to the concealer’s blendable, brightening reputation (and the fact that it covers up just about anything). We also love that it comes in 34 shades, so almost everyone can find their perfect match.
7. Best Budget-Friendly Concealer:
MAYBELLINE Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer Treatment
Sure, it costs just $10, but it’s the ingenious packaging we’re obsessed with. Simply twist for the buildable concealer to appear right on the sponge, and dab around the eye area, on blemishes, or anywhere you need a little extra coverage.
8. Best Color Corrector for Mature Skin:
BOBBI BROWN Dark Circles Color Corrector
For serious dark circles and discoloration, sometimes you need to call in reinforcements. This color corrector neutralizes blue and purple undertones in the skin for instant brightening, and while it’s decidedly full coverage, it still blends in like a dream (read: it won’t settle into fine lines).
9. Best Dual-Ended Concealer:
WANDER BEAUTY Dualist Matte and Illuminating Concealer
Whether you need to highlight, camouflage, or contour, you can do it all with this handy makeup product. One end of this product features an illuminating liquid concealer, while the other features a stick formula with a matte finish—and both contain skin-loving ingredients like green tea extract and chamomile.
10. Best Medium-Coverage Concealer:
MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Concealer
If you prefer more medium coverage, this fluid, natural-finish concealer is a fan favorite. It’s just as crease-free as its full-coverage cousins, has a brightening effect you’ll love, and comes in 26 super-blendable shades.
11. Best Under-Eye Concealer for Mature Skin:
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Magic Away
It took the brand five years to create this full-coverage concealer, which contains a handy cushion applicator right within the packaging. And although you can use it all over, the brightening Persian silk tree bark and wild indigo extracts are particularly great for illuminating the under-eye area.
12. Best Matte Concealer for Mature Skin:
ARMANI BEAUTY Power Fabric High Coverage Concealer
There’s a misconception out there that matte complexion products can accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. The truth is, if you have the right products, that’s not an issue at all. Case in point: this matte concealer blends into skin—rather than sitting on top of it—for a seamless, crease-free finish.
13. Best Oil-Free Concealer for Mature Skin:
BAREMINERALS Original Liquid Mineral Concealer
Inspired by BAREMINERALS’s best-selling foundation, the brand’s concealer is formulated without silicone, parabens, talc, or oil. But you won’t miss any of them, thanks to its line-smoothing coverage and lightweight feel.
14. Best Filter-Like Concealer:
LAURA MERCIER Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer
If we could walk around wearing an Instagram filter all day, we’d hardly need concealer. This formula comes pretty close to being just that, with 22 dewy shades that blur and blend while still allowing your natural beauty shine through.
15. Best Concealer With Sunscreen:
CLE DE PEAU Concealer SPF 25
CLE DE PEAU’s concealer is the stuff of myth among beauty editors thanks to its incredible coverage and staying power. Even better, it has added sunscreen, and is packed with hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich chestnut rosa fruit green tea extracts. And although it may be pricey, one tube will last you forever.
16. Best Serum Concealer for Mature Skin:
ILIA BEAUTY True Skin Serum Concealer
Like a little extra skincare with your makeup? This clean concealer has skin-loving ingredients like stabilized vitamin C to actually brighten skin and protect against environmental stressors as you wear it. It’s not the fullest-coverage product on this list, but it’s buildable and ideal for covering up everything from dark circles to breakouts.
17. Best Brightening Concealer for Mature Skin:
THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Buildable Blur™ HD Creaseless Concealer
Think of each of these 24 shades as an eraser for blemishes and discoloration—and you can even go for a shade lighter as a highlighter, or a shade darker for contour. No matter what you choose, you’ll appreciate that this formula is packed with vitamin E, hydrating snow mushroom extract, and other ingredients your skin will love.
18. Best Concealer and Foundation In One:
LAURA GELLER The Ideal Fix Concealer
The key ingredient in this medium-coverage formula is paracress, a plant-based ingredient that helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles. We also love the extra-large sponge tip, which makes it easy to apply both as a concealer or foundation—you choose!
19. Best Concealer for Tired Eyes:
KOSAS Revealer Concealer
It doesn’t hurt that Hailey Bieber is a fan of this concealer, but it’s also a great choice for those with mature eyes since it’s basically an eye cream and concealer all in one. It’s packed with ingredients like caffeine, pink algae extract, and vitamin B5 to instantly refresh tired-looking eyes while also covering up dark circles at the same time.
20. Best for Smoothing Out Fine Lines:
SAIE Hydrabeam Concealer
This concealer uses moisturizing plant oils to really deliver a blast of hydration to the eye area. Since the skin on and around the eyes is the thinnest skin on our entire body, keeping this area hydrated is the key to making your eyes look younger. There’s none of the yucky stuff in this formula either, so say goodbye to parabens, talc, phthalates and sulfates.
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