Concealers are beauty staples in any makeup bag. This must-have beauty product is used to conceal blemishes, dark circles and scars. They can even disguise discolouration, skin dullness or dark spots. But the best part is you don’t need to drop a bank to get a well-formulated concealer.
Here we have some of the best, budget-friendly concealers you can find from the drugstore.
How to choose concealer shade?
Unlike foundation shades, you would need to strategise and choose your concealer shade based on what you want to cover.
- If you’re trying to conceal dark circles, go for a concealer shade that is one shade lighter than your skin to effectively brighten the under eyes.
- If you’re trying to conceal blemishes or redness, choose a concealer shade that is the closest to your skin tone. If needed, colour correct the area with a green concealer first to effectively cover the redness.
- If you’re trying to highlight your facial features, go for a concealer that is two shades lighter than your skin for a naturally bright and radiant skin finish.
The highly-rated Infallible Full Wear Concealer by L’Oreal Paris is the only concealer you need. This high coverage yet lightweight concealer can be used to cover dark circles, acne, hyperpigmentation or scars easily. It also has a water- and humidity-proof formula, which makes it perfect for our hot and humid climate.
Watch your dark circles, pimples, dark spots and other imperfections disappear with the Kill Cover Pot Concealer. The cream concealer provides extremely high coverage to effectively conceal all flaws. It also has a matte and long-lasting finish to ensure your skin stays perfectly covered and smooth all day.
Looking for a hydrating concealer with a natural finish that won’t dry or cake up on your skin? What you need is Bourjois Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Concealer. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, E and B5, the nourishing concealer brightens and plumps up your skin to give you a healthy, youthful glow.
Wake your tired eyes up with Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Concealer. Formulated with goji berry and Haloxyl, the antioxidant-packed concealer is exactly what you need to eliminate dark circles, crow’s feet and fine lines. It uses a unique cushion tip to help you flawlessly cover up any spots or imperfections.
Got dry skin? Go for a more hydrating formula to avoid creases and dry flakes. The Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer is a skincare-makeup hybrid that nourishes the skin while providing medium coverage. Its illuminating formula contains hyaluronic acid and glacier water to add hydration and plumpness back to dry or mature skin.
For ultimate coverage precision, L’Oreal Paris True Match Crayon Concealer is the perfect tool for the job. The crayon tip is ideal for spot correction, such as to conceal small pimples, freckles or dark spots. Moreover, the ultra-creamy formula is easy to blend for a natural and non-cakey finish.
If you’re looking for a high coverage and long-wearing concealer formula that can last through the day, look no further than Maybelline’s Super Stay Concealer. The waterproof, smudge- and transfer-resistant formula is exactly what you need to keep your skin flawless all day long.
Whether your skin’s redness is caused by sensitivity or rosacea, you can surely count on the Reflex Waterproof Concealer to help colour correct your skin. All you need is a little bit of the green tint to help hide redness. The green concealer is also waterproof to ensure your skin stays perfect all day.
Say bye-bye to dull skin and get your glow on with Rimmel’s Lasting Radiance Concealer. The illuminating concealer can immediately brighten the skin for a naturally radiant and healthy look. It’s also infused with vitamin C and radiance pearls to restore your skin’s luminosity.
If you find your skin to be looking dull and lackluster recently, it could be caused by the micro-pollutants in the air. Fret not! Revlon’s PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer can nourish your skin while covering up imperfections. It’s packed with vitamin E and caffeine to help fight against free radicals and dullness too.
Keep your acne, spots and other imperfections in check with Maybelline’s Fit Me Concealer. The highly-raved drugstore gem is every beauty lover’s go-to concealer for covering up blemishes, dark circles or dullness. The oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula makes it suitable for all skin types.
It’s time to pack up and say goodbye to your eye bags with L’Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Concealer. The caffeine-infused concealer can de-puff your eye area to help improve the appearance of dark circles and eye bags. It also has buildable coverage with a natural, skin-like finish.