10 Must-Have Drugstore Concealers to Cover Dark Spots and Under-Eye Dark Circles
Drugstore makeup never ceases to amaze me – every time I try a new high-quality drugstore makeup product, I’m always amazed!
It’s crazy how drugstore brands can make such great quality products for such a low cost.
I’ve been trying A LOT of drugstore makeup over the last few years and it seems like drugstore makeup is only getting better as time goes on. Now, almost everything I try is great!
With all the drugstore makeup I’ve tried over the years, I’ve found many products that I love, a few that haven’t worked out that well for me, and a handful of amazing products that have become my holy grails!
In today’s post, we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite makeup products – concealers!
I’m actually really picky about concealers.
I have super dark under-eye circles, a lot of acne scars, and a lot of discoloration, so concealer has a tough job on my face!
With that being said, the drugstore concealers on this list have all passed my test and definitely deserve to be called one of the 10 best drugstore concealers.
It’s no secret in the beauty industry that the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is considered one of the best concealers ever made.
And it’s actually one of my favorites, so don’t be surprised if I end up comparing every concealer to Shape Tape in this post!
So, without further ado, let’s get started!
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Best Drugstore Concealers to Cover Blemishes and Dark Circles
This list is organized in no particular order.
Maybelline – Instant Age Rewind Concealer
The Instant Age Rewind Concealer is a favorite for many and for good reason!
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while now, you probably realized that I’ve rarely mentioned this concealer in my posts. And that’s because there isn’t a shade light enough for me!
I really wish there was a shade that would suit me because then I would use it all the time!
Maybelline’s claim with this concealer is that it is made for hiding dark circles under your eyes, making you look more awake and younger. And I totally agree!
This concealer provides great coverage and really sits nicely on the fragile under-eye area.
It doesn’t over-exaggerate fine lines and it doesn’t feel heavy at all.
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Makeup Revolution – Conceal & Define Full Coverage Concealer
This concealer shook the entire beauty community when it was first released.
Almost everyone was saying that it was a dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer.
Since I am a huge fan of Shape Tape, I was SO excited to try this concealer, especially since it could possibly replace Shape Tape in my everyday routine and save me tons of cash!
However, after trying it out, I came to the conclusion that it is not an exact dupe for Shape Tape, but it still is one hell of a good concealer.
It’s slightly thinner in consistency with slightly lighter coverage than Shape Tape, but for about a quarter of the price, it’s a great alternative!
And regardless of what foundation I wear it with, the Conceal & Define Concealer always blends out really nicely and performs well throughout the day.
Also seen in: Best Drugstore Makeup Under $10
Shop now: Ulta
L.A. Girl – HD Pro Concealer
The L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal is one of two concealers on this list that has a regular retail price of under $5! How crazy is that?!
It’s really hard to believe that it’s so cheap because it performs like it should cost at least 5 times the amount.
If you have dark under-eye circles, this concealer will cover them up in an instant – it’s that full-coverage.
Also, if you are into color-correcting, this concealer comes in many shades like peach, purple, green, and blue, so you can color correct any discoloration you desire.
Also seen in: Best Drugstore Makeup Under $5
e.l.f. – 16HR Camo Concealer
This concealer is the other concealer on this list that has a retail price of under $5! Anything under $5 – I’m completely amazed if the quality is good.
And the quality of the 16HR Camo Concealer is better than good.
It can definitely replace any full-coverage high-end concealer you’re using right now.
It hasn’t been too long since its release, and just like the Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer, many were quick to claim the 16HR Camo Concealer is a dupe for Tarte Shape Tape.
While I think it’s a closer dupe of the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer than the Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer is, I still don’t think it’s an exact dupe.
To me, it feels slightly thicker and it dries down much faster, so you have to work quickly!
But, at about a fifth of the price, it’s a great affordable alternative to Tarte Shape Tape.
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Shop now: Ulta
ColourPop – No Filter Matte Concealer
The ColourPop No Filter Matte Concealer is actually the one concealer on this list that I didn’t love instantly. UNTIL I learned how to make it work for me.
I have pretty dry skin, including my under-eye area, so this concealer is just a tad bit too matte and drying for me to use under my eyes.
However, if you have oily skin, I think you would love this!
The coverage is not super full-coverage, but just enough to make this concealer a great spot concealer, without making those areas look cakey.
I love using this concealer around my mouth on my smile lines and anywhere that I feel needs just a little more coverage than my foundation gave me.
It always blends out beautifully on top of foundation and stays put all day!
L’Oreal – Infallible Full Wear Concealer
If you haven’t tried this concealer yet, go out and buy it right now!!
The L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer is hands-down my favorite under-eye drugstore concealer at the moment.
And dare I say it – this concealer is a complete dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer!
I don’t know why I haven’t heard more people talking about this concealer being a dupe for Shape Tape, but trust me, it is.
Everything from the consistency, coverage, big fluffy doe-foot applicator, and even the tube it comes in is exactly the same.
The only difference is the design that’s printed on the tube!
Of all the concealers on this list, the L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer comes the closest to completely replacing Tarte Shape Tape in my makeup routine. (It hasn’t yet, but I alternate between the two right now.)
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NYX – HD Photo Concealer
This is another great concealer that gives you medium coverage and blends well on top of any foundation I’ve tried it with.
It does oxidize a bit, so keep that in mind when choosing a shade – I use the lightest shade available, but still think I could an even lighter shade.
Since this concealer isn’t quite full-coverage, it’ll be perfect for you if you want more of a natural look and are looking for something lightweight.
This isn’t your full-glam concealer, but it’s a great everyday concealer!
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Maybelline – Fit Me Concealer
Forgive me for this photo! I don’t have this concealer on-hand anymore, so I had to use an old photo.
The Maybelline Fit Me Concealer has been one of the most popular drugstore concealers since it was released a few years ago.
It provides medium coverage that is very easy to blend out, leaves a natural finish, and feels lightweight on the skin.
However, the shade range is terrible! This is another concealer that I don’t use often because there isn’t a shade that’s light enough for me to use under my eyes.
I have a feeling this concealer was meant to be more of a spot concealer and not necessarily to highlight under your eyes and/or cover dark circles. It definitely is not full-coverage enough to cover my dark circles!
But, if you don’t have a lot of discoloration under your eyes to cover up and are looking for a natural everyday concealer that works well as a spot concealer, this concealer may just be your next go-to.
Flower Beauty – Light Illusion Full Coverage Concealer
For a girl that loves full-coverage concealer, this is one medium-coverage concealer that I LOVE.
The consistency of the Light Illusion concealer is SO smooth and creamy that it glides across your skin effortlessly and it blends out with almost no effort at all.
If this concealer came in a lighter shade (only SIX shades available – so bad!), and had a little more coverage, this would easily be one of my holy grail drugstore concealers.
Flower Beauty’s Light Illusion line (including the foundation) is just SO GOOD.
It doesn’t provide maximum coverage, but it makes your skin look so beautiful. It has a natural finish that gives off the “your skin but better” vibe.
Maybelline – Better Skin Concealer
Last, but most definitely not least, is my holy grail spot concealer that I use every single day!
I first discovered this concealer when I was looking for a dupe for the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer a few years ago. And I’ve been using it ever since!
It may not be an exact dupe for the Radiant Creamy concealer, but it comes super close. The only difference is that it may be just a tad bit thinner in consistency.
I don’t know why this concealer doesn’t get more love, because it’s one of the very few concealers that I absolutely will not go without.
The shade Ivory is the perfect shade for a spot concealer on my skin tone, so I use it to cover up all my blemishes and acne scars.
It blends out beautifully every single time and never fades.
Also seen in: Drugstore Makeup Holy Grails
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And that’s it for this post on the best drugstore concealers!
Are any of these concealers your favorite? Do you absolutely hate any of these concealers?
Did I miss any that should’ve been included on this list? Will you be picking one of these up in your next makeup purchase?
Be sure to let me know down in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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