Whether to cover a blemish or fake a good night’s sleep, concealers are a must-have in most beauty routines. Cream concealers come in a variety of finishes, from a hydrating formula with a satin finish to a long-wearing formula with a matte finish. They also tend to be highly pigmented, giving you excellent coverage for spot concealment without needing a thick layer of makeup.
If you need some advice on which cream concealer works best for you, check out the curated list below!
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If you are looking to try cream concealers for the first time, this is an affordable option. This palette contains six shades that help with concealing, colour correcting and even highlighting. The wax-based formulas adhere well to the skin and are excellent for spot concealing.
Made with organic ingredients, this concealer has a moisturising, balm-like texture that will feel lightweight on the skin. While it is possible to use this as a light coverage foundation by applying a thin layer all over the skin, you can also build the coverage where needed. It gives a natural-looking finish that does not look cakey nor does it accentuate lines and dry patches.
Oily skin types are usually recommended to avoid cream-type products, but this MAC Studio concealer is worth a try. It is a lightweight cream concealer with high coverage and gives a natural matte finish. The formula is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin E, and is able to help absorb excess oil to provide long-wearing smoothness to the skin.
This two-shade concealer comes in a semi-matte formula that works well for concealing imperfections on the skin. It is highly pigmented and best used by blending the two shades for a customised tone. The formula provides long-wearing, opaque coverage and has a thick, oil-free consistency that works well for those with normal to oily skin types.
To suit the delicate needs of mature and aging skin, look no further than this cult-favourite. It has a creamy texture that blends effortlessly on the skin, giving a soft velvet finish that stays matte without being drying. Formulated with antioxidants, collagen-boosting peptides and hyaluronic acid, this concealer provides a flawless base that will not crease or settle into the lines on your skin.
If you want a versatile product that can tackle a wide range of skin concerns, this MAC Studio palette is a strong contender. It comes with four concealer shades and two corrector shades (yellow and peach), letting you mix the best shade and tone to suit your skin’s needs. The formula has been tested to be non-acnegenic and is enriched with antioxidants to help protect your skin.
Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin E, this hydrating concealer will deliver goodness to your skin while brightening up your under-eye area. Available in pink and peach-based tones, it has a waterproof and humidity-resistant formula that resists creasing and caking, perfect for hiding discolouration and dark circles.
To carve out a pair of sleek and defined brows, you need a matte concealer that applies cleanly and does not budge throughout the day. This cream concealer from Benefit Cosmetics comes with high coverage and a long-lasting matte texture that will highlight your brow bone beautifully, giving you natural-looking brows with a crisp edge.
Many different face sculpting methods have gone viral over social media, but this one seems to be a keeper – using concealers in different shades to tone and brighten the skin. This NYX six-pan palette will help you highlight and contour your face easily, with shades that allow you to match your shadows and highlights perfectly.