If you ever have to choose one desert island makeup product, let it be concealer. These small tubes of pigment hide dark circles, cover up pimples, brighten your complexion, and even out your skin tone and texture without needing a full face of makeup. The best part is you don't need to break the bank to find a good formula. Your local drugstore is home to some of the best concealers on the market, according to professional makeup artists. We've also tried our fair share and included the ones worth adding to your cart. Ahead, discover the best drugstore concealers that will cover and brighten every skin type and concern. Whether your skin is oily, dry, or acne-prone, you're sure to fall in love with these picks.
This unique concealer has an inner core full of skincare ingredients, including hydrating hyaluronic acid, which help the formula glide across skin and then blend seamlessly. The long-lasting tint won't settle into fine lines or emphasize texture.
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Best for Breakouts
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Studio Photogenic Concealer
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Best for Breakouts
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Studio Photogenic Concealer
Available in 23 shades including color-correcting hues
Cons
Formula dries quickly
"It can cover blemishes and dark circles and still look like flawless skin—not a cakey mess," says Julia Dalton-Brush, makeup artist and founder of B3 Skincare. "The product is also non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn’t clog your pores, and works beautifully with foundations or all on its own."
It offers a full-coverage matte finish that still looks like skin and doesn't feel overly drying thanks to avocado oil. It also has up to 16-hour staying power and comes in 26 shades.
If you prefer full coverage, you may not like this option
It's a concealer and eye cream in one formula. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin keep mature and dry skin types moisturized and concealed of any blemishes or uneven tone.
With a whopping 30 shades, it’s one of the larger ranges at the drugstore. It’s so incredibly lightweight that you may forget you’re wearing it. It also offers buildable smooth coverage with a matte finish.
If you don't like full coverage, you may not like this formula
This budget-friendly bestseller, available in 30 shades, is worth the hype. "It stays in place, is the biggest bang for your buck, and happens to be extremely lightweight," says celebrity makeup artist Erica La Pearl.
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Best Illuminating
FLOWER Beauty Light Illusion Full Coverage Concealer
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Best Illuminating
FLOWER Beauty Light Illusion Full Coverage Concealer
Makeup artist Jessika Bekteshi uses this product on her celebrity clients. "It's a really lovely concealer that's creamy and illuminates the under-eye area. It covers where needed and then seamlessly blends into the rest of the skin."
This brightening formula refreshes the under-eye area without creasing or smudging. It comes with a built-in sponge applicator to make application easy and lasts a long time.
Nadine Jolie Courtney is a lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in Town & Country, Robb Report, and Angeleno; a graduate of Barnard College, her fourth book, All-American Muslim Girl, was named a Kirkus Best Book of 2019. She lives in Santa Monica, California, where she posts too many photos of her daughter on Instagram.
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok