Using a shade a level or two lighter than your natural skin tone, swipe your More Than Concealer under your eyes and blend out to conceal dark circles and help brighten your under eye for a youthful, lifted look. I love using concealers to spot-cover, color-correct, as a base for eyeshadow, and sometimes to highlight and contour the features," Lujan tells Byrdie. A number of the products in our roundup were tested by Byrdie editors (with varied skin types and tones) within our beauty lab.

Designed to be applied after foundationand before setting powder, its number one job is to cover under-eye circles, pimples, dark spots, and scars. While there are many stellar options on the market, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer is a reigning champion. We found that the color correctors within this range also worked best with a concealer on top rather than applied on their own.What we appreciate about Pat McGrath's Sublime Perfection is that the colors reflect a diverse range of skin tones. In most cases, you should opt for a concealer that's one to two shades lighter than your foundation. This brightening concealer was our top choice for darker skin tones and during testing we found that it did an excellent job at covering discoloration, due to its peach undertone. It’s worth noting that this has quite a matte finish so it’s not ideal for highlighting areas of the face.

One frustration with this product is that it’s hard to tell when the product is about to run out, so it’s a good idea to have a spare on standby. Not only does it give your skin a natural and soft finish," says former Byrdie Editorial Director Faith Xue, "but it's also the easiest product to use with any beauty tool of your choice—fingertips included. The inclusion of niacinamide in the formula dials up the hydration, while also protecting the skin barrier and providing a soft, cushiony finish. Using the included applicator, your fingers, or a makeup brush, apply the cream or liquid anywhere you want to conceal or highlight.For this story, she interviewed four makeup artists for product recommendations and insight into formulations and proper application. Not only does this clever concealer cover blemishes, but thanks to salicylic acid and aloe, it also helps clear them while soothing irritation.

Depending on what you're trying to achieve, the undertone for your concealer might be different than your foundation. It is an expensive purchase but if you can find your true shade, we think it’s worthy of the investment.Thanks to skin-loving botanicals, a tone-balancing mineral powder, and tiny light diffusers, this all-star concealer does an amazing job covering dark circles, correcting redness, and hiding blemishes for up to 16 hours. From the brand known for its no-makeup makeup, Glossier's Stretch Concealer was designed for those averse to dry, creasy, cakey formulas. Before making her final selections, she looked at the reviews, key specs, and ingredients lists of a wide variety of concealers. During testing, we found its texture was super creamy and on the thicker side, but it dries super fast, so you need to blend it immediately.