The RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up Concealer ( available at Sephora) certainly was lightweight (as promised), but that meant it didn’t cover anything despite multiple layers. It was also too emollient to stay in place.

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And her final tip? Highlighter. "Applied with the tip of my finger and patted into the outer corners of my under eye, this is a great distraction from any of the fine lines in this area too." Choosing the best concealer for acne and blemishes

Just note that there's no such thing as the best concealer that works for absolutely everyone. You have to consider your skin type, undertone and personal preferences. Are you looking for a long-wear, crease-free option that doesn't need setting powder to last all day long? Or are you after one that is weightless and illuminating but gives you just coverage to get through your 9-5?

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but creasing is natural if you yourself have creases," says Chanel. "And that’s okay! Making sure the product is evenly distributed in the crease and set with a hydrating, non-drying powder is key. However, if you don’t have under-eye creases and seem to still see some creasing in your makeup, then make sure you’re letting the product set properly before blending. And though it feels counterintuitive, use less product. An excess of product is often the reason someone who otherwise has a smooth under eye will see creasing in their concealer." Not everyone reading this will have my skin type or tone—normal-to-dry fair skin with neutral undertones. That’s why I enlisted four panelists who tried the top four concealers and answered questions about the following attributes: On days when you don’t get enough sleep and wake up the next morning with dark patches around your eyes, concealers can come to your rescue. The best pot concealers available in the market have a rich, creamy texture. They offer the right coverage to cover up dark spots, acne scars, blemishes, and other imperfections. Both the RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up Concealer and the Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Perfecting Concealer offer medium to full coverage, while the Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer provides buildable coverage. In addition, they are lightweight, waterproof, highly pigmented, and available in multiple shades to match your skin tone perfectly. Consider your skin type, formulation, coverage, shade range, price, and go through the ingredients list thoroughly before choosing the best pot concealers. Why Trust Stylecraze The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer ( available at Target) clung to dry patches that I didn’t know I had and only looked decent on my skin from far away. Start by applying any moisturizer or primer as a base before reaching for your pot concealer. It does not matter if you are using a foundation or not, a concealer works perfectly on its own. The best way to use a pot concealer is to apply it only where required. Overusing or applying it haphazardly all over your face can make your face look heavy or cakey.

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The Milani Cosmetics Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer ( available at Target) looked dry on my skin, clung to patches as I tried to blend it out, and faded away throughout the day. The Marie Claire UK beauty team have tested so many concealers on their blemishes, under-eye circles and spots. Only the very best have made it onto the list. The team scored the concealers based on everything from application, texture and finish to shade range, coverage and price. Like the Tarte Shape Tape, its larger doe-foot applicator deposits plenty of concealer onto the skin for a full-coverage look. However, it can easily be thinned out and blended into the skin on lighter makeup days. For round three, where I did my full makeup routine with the five top scorers. This meant setting down each one with powder to see how it meshed with other products, and layering on my everyday staples like blush and bronzer. When looking for a concealer, keep in mind where and why you want to use it—under your eyes, on blemishes, to accentuate the high points of your face, or even all over your face like foundation—and how much coverage you want. If you’re like me and you want a concealer that looks great doing it all, you’ve come to the right place.