6 Best Under Eye Concealers for Dark Circles

Whether you’ve been lacking some sleep lately or are genetically blessed with dark circles, a great under-eye concealer is your best friend (that, and a pair of oversized sunglasses).

When searching for an under-eye concealer, look for formulas that are full coverage and long-lasting, but don’t crease or look cakey (no one wants crepey looking under-eyes!). Opt for a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation, and apply it in an upside down triangle shape under each eye to really brighten the under-eye area and add some dimension to the face.  

A wash of concealer over the eyelid, followed by a dusting of translucent powder, is a great way to prep the eyelids for eye shadow too if you don’t own an eye shadow primer (this trick works just as well as one, if not better!). Perhaps most importantly, make sure you’ve prepped your under-eyes with a good eye cream at least 30 minutes prior to applying makeup to keep your under-eye area looking smooth and plump, and to stop your concealer clinging to any dry patches.

If you haven’t already, check out some of the Best Eye Creams to Combat Wrinkles, Puffiness and Dark Circles).

Tried and tested, I’ve rounded up some of the best under-eye concealers to cover those dark circles, so you can fake your way to 8 hours of sleep.

 

 

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer

Unless you’ve been taking a break from the world of makeup over the last couple of years, chances are you’ve heard nearly every beauty guru out there rave about Tarte Shape Tape. This concealer is a cult favourite, and for a good reason!

A little bit goes a long (long) way, and this concealer will provide instant high coverage without the caking or creasing. Blendable and smooth, Shape Tape will have your dark circles covered in a matter of seconds! Its also a one of the best spot concealers.

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Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer

One of the newer concealers to the market, the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer has already got everyone in the beauty industry talking. This lightweight, full coverage concealer covers dark circles and imperfections in an instant.

Infused with a blend of coconut water to hydrate, radiance-boosting alpine rose and plumping hyaluronic acid, this concealer will leave you with a smooth, flawless finish every time. The supersized bottle contains 15ml of product, so it will definitely last you a while! This is by far one of the best Too Faced products.

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NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

NARS’ highest coverage concealer yet, this will easily cover dark circles with its full-coverage, skin-loving formulation. This innovative, oil-free formulation works to blur, conceal and smooth, all whilst delivering a natural-looking soft focus finish to skin.

Infused with spherical Optimal Diffusion powder and advanced smoothing powders, this concealer will work to absorb and refract light without settling into fine lines and pores. Formulated with collagen-boosting peptides, moisture-replenishing hyaluronic acid to plump and antioxidant-rich vitamins A, C and E.

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MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer

An old favourite, this medium-to-full coverage concealer provides smooth, long-lasting coverage to under eye circles and other imperfections. The water-resistant, fragrance free formula is suitable for all skin types and wears comfortably from day to night with minimal creasing.

I like to wear this over a corrector (my favourite one is below) as it’s not as full coverage as some of the other concealers in this list.

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Bobbi Brown Corrector

A Bobbi Brown bestseller, this long-wearing corrector instantly brightens dark under eye circles with just the right amount of coverage. It has a creamy, blendable formula that instantly neutralises discolouration and layers perfectly under concealer.

This corrector is infused with skin conditioners to protect the delicate under-eye area, and is also formulated wit kaolin to absorb excess oil and improve makeup wear time. Available in 16 colour-correcting pink and peach-based shades so there’s something for all types of undereye discoloration.

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It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer

Another gem for ridding your face of dark under-eye circles, this It Cosmetics full coverage treatment concealer delivers highly pigmented yet natural-looking coverage. Bye Bye Under Eye is formulated with Anti-Aging technology that works to treat the appearance of lines, wrinkles and discolouration whilst concealing dark circles, age spots and redness.

Developed with leading plastic surgeons, the Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer is formulated with Anti-Aging ingredients including hydrolyzed collagen and Vitamin C.

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Concealer

One of the best drugstore concealers, the Maybelline Age Rewind concealer is infused with goji berry and Haloxyl to help erase dark circles and lessen the appearance of fine lines. The applicator, although not the most hygenic, makes it easy and quick to apply. This concealer provides a nice natural coverage whilst still covering up unwanted dark circles.

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