I have naturally sunken dark circles (thanks, genetics!), and even though I use a brightening cream, my true savior is makeup. The best concealers for dark circles contain color-correcting pigments and ingredients like caffeine and vitamin C to help ensure I don’t look perpetually tired.
To help you find the right concealer for your undereye area, we tapped Glamour editors to share their all-time favorite recs. We also spoke with trusted makeup artists for their tips and tricks. Our top pick was the Nyx Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer because it is affordable and super pigmented, blends easily, and comes in dozens of shades and undertones. We also included options for folks with sensitive or mature skin, in a variety of finishes.
The best concealers for dark circles, at a glance
- Best Overall: Nyx Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer, $9
- Best Drugstore: Catrice Under Eye Brightener, $6
- Best for Dry Skin: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $23
- Best for Puffy Eyes: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex Hydrating Concealer, $30
- Best for Mature Skin: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, $32
- Best for Sensitive Skin: Versed Skin Solution Concealer, $15
Your concealer questions, answered
How do I shade match my undereye concealer?
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According to NYC-based makeup artist, Kasey Spickard, shade-matching your undereye concealer comes down to canceling out the dark tones. To get rid of dark circles with concealer, you’re going to want to neutralize your discoloration and go for a peachy-toned, orange, or red concealer or color corrector. “I then recommend going over that with a concealer that’s a shade lighter than your skin tone to really make the area pop,” he says.
How to shop for a concealer for dark circles
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When shopping for a concealer for dark circles, makeup artists recommend going for one with warmer undertones that have long-lasting finishes. “If you have dry skin, opt for a liquid concealer with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help hydrate your skin, and if you have oily skin, go for something more matte,” says celebrity makeup artist Tobi Henney.
How to apply concealer on dark circles
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“Start by applying your foundation everywhere on the face but on your undereyes. Leave this area free so that you can focus applying your concealer in that area so it really grips and holds onto the skin without creasing,” says makeup artist Jonet Williamson. After applying concealer and blending it into the area, set the undereyes with a setting powder (either tinted or translucent powder is fine) to keep it in place all day long.
How we tested concealers for dark circles
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We tested concealers by evaluating pigmentation, consistency, and longevity. We looked for ones that had warm undertones like orange and red to help cancel out blue and purple tones. Testers of various skin types and concerns tested formulas that were pigmented and creamy to the touch, yet absorbed quickly and easily. Finally, we looked at how long they lasted throughout the day, if they required touch-ups (most did not!), and how well they hid discoloration and puffiness.
Meet the experts
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Meet the experts
- Jonet Williamson, NYC-based makeup artist
- Tobi Henney, celebrity makeup artist
- Kasey Spickard, NYC-based celebrity makeup artist
Best Concealer for Dark Circles Overall: Nyx Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer
Nyx Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer
Amazon
Ulta
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, meadowfoam seed oil
- Finish: Soft matte, color correcting
- Shades: 24
- Size: 0.05 oz
- Pros: Easy-to-use stick
- Cons: A little goes a long way, so it can be messy if you apply too much.
This concealer has all the qualities makeup artists recommend: It is buildable, comes in a variety of shades and undertones, and won’t wear down after a long day. Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary says that it instantly brightens in just two swipes, so if your eye cream for dark circles isn’t cutting it, she recommends trying this concealer.
“I used the shade Natural to conceal my dark circles because I wanted to see how well it color-corrected without being one of the actual color-correcting shades (the range also has yellow, orange, and red sticks for this use as well). I really liked how thick the formula was but how easy it was to blend down—it didn’t appear chalky or greasy after application; instead it was extremely velvety and dried matte. The color match was near perfect (not too orangey or pink, which sometimes can happen with concealers in my shade range), and it lasted from the time I applied it first thing in the morning around 8 a.m. with a bit of setting powder, and it lasted all the way through my day at the office, through a dinner, until I got home at 9 p.m. Needless to say, for under $10, this is probably the best undereye concealer I’ve tried over the years, and a great pick if you’re looking for something effective without dropping a lot of cash.”
Best Concealer for Dark Circles for Oily Skin: E.L.F. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer
E.L.F. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer
Amazon
Ulta
Target
- Key ingredients: Avocado oil, kaolin clay
- Finish: Matte
- Shades: 23
- Size: 0.3 oz.
- Pros: Sets quickly; visibly brightens
- Cons: Thicker consistency may emphasize fine lines once it dries
If you’re looking for an affordable pick that plays well with combination-to-oily skin, look to this drugstore concealer that provides full, matte coverage. It’s highly pigmented and works to help control creasing in the undereye area, which is what makes it a favorite of Glamour commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “This E.L.F. concealer checks that box, and it also never creases. I have medium skin tone and a neutral undertone, and the Medium Sand shade matches perfectly. It keeps my undereye bright all day. Pro tip: A little goes a long way, so apply very small dots first,” she says.
Best Concealer for Dark Circles for Dry Skin: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Amazon
Nordstrom
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Vitamin E, grapeseed extract, magnolia bark extract
- Finish: Radiant
- Shades: 30
- Size: 0.22 oz.
- Pros: Hydrating, so won’t cake no matter how much you slather on
- Cons: May be tricky to blend
Spickard loves this concealer because it perfectly conceals dark circles and discoloration without drying out the skin. It’s formulated with grapeseed extract, plus vitamin E to soften and firm the undereye area, and also works to blur fine lines and wrinkles.
“My days are jam-packed and very long, so I need a concealer that can go the distance, and this one has great staying power. It also has a luminous finish that helps brighten my tired, dark undereyes. I also love that it’s infused with extras like vitamin E to help keep my dry, aging skin more hydrated—key for preventing any creasing,” says Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley.
Best Concealer for Dark Circles for Puffy Eyes: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex Hydrating Concealer
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex Hydrating Concealer
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Caffeine, hyaluronic acid
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 20
- Size: 0.32 oz
- Pros: Comes in a variety of undertones
- Cons: Can be a bit drying over time
Ingredients to look for in the best undereye concealers include hyaluronic acid and caffeine, which can help plump fine lines and decrease puffiness in the area. This formula contains both, and also has a medium-full coverage finish that hides blue and purple undertones.
“The formula was creamy and went on easily, which is always a good sign. But it also blended out smoothly and gave me amazing coverage with just a few dots. I used the color 12, which is described as a tan with golden undertones, and was worried at first it would be too golden. However, upon blending it out, it proved to be the perfect balance of color-correcting and brightening hues. Beyond the initial look, the concealer wore well throughout the day and didn’t feel cakey or dry. Instead, my undereyes appeared smooth and hydrated. Needless to say, this concealer will be staying in my rotation, especially for my foundation-free days,” says Glamour contributor Jessica Fields.
Best Concealer for Dark Circles for Mature Skin: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Niacinamide, fermented arnica, hyaluronic acid
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 30
- Size: 0.24
- Pros: Vegan and cruelty-free
- Cons: Applicator can be messy
“This concealer has amazing coverage and works to fight puffiness, which can sometimes come along with dark circles,” says Williamson. It has a blend of fermented arnica and niacinamide to help color-correct skin tone, plus hyaluronic acid to plump wrinkles.
“I love the way this concealer looks on my skin,” says Glamour tester Regina Hickerson. “It’s extremely lightweight but still has coverage, and a little goes a long way. The best part about this product is how smooth the application is—it literally slid across my face like butter, and kept my undereye area hydrated and moisturized all day long. I also loved that this concealer didn’t crease at all and I didn’t have to reapply it. It covered my dark circles just fine without it looking or feeling cakey. I’ve already started incorporating it into my daily use even when I’m not wearing a full face.”
Best Concealer for Dark Circles and Wrinkles: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating & Brightening Concealer
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating & Brightening Concealer
Nordstrom
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Caffeine, vitamin E, glycerin
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 23
- Size: 0.4 oz.
- Pros: Buildable without getting cakey
- Cons: Best applied with a sponge or brush, not fingers
This concealer is a favorite of Henney’s because it looks like skin, is very blendable, and has an expansive shade range. It also has caffeine, vitamin E, and glycerin to keep the undereye area calm and puff-free.
“Armani’s line of foundations and concealers are legendary in the beauty biz, so I was stoked to try the Luminous Silk Multi-Purpose Glow Concealer. I’m a sucker for great packaging, and this product definitely has a solid, luxe feel and a chic logo. As for the concealer itself, it is super easy to blend—I’m usually in a rush when I do my makeup, so this would be simple to dab on, say, in the passenger seat of a car. There is also a creamy sheen that gives my undereyes a brightening glow, yet not so creamy that your mascara will stick to it. Also, since I have mature skin and fine lines, I was happy to see this doesn’t fall into the lines and make them look all crepey. I would definitely use this again,” says Glamour contributor Charlotte Twine.
Best Concealer for Dark Circles for Sensitive Skin: Versed Skin Solution Concealer
Versed Skin Solution Concealer
Target
- Key ingredients: Kojic acid, caffeine
- Finish: Natural matte
- Shades: 14
- Size: 0.25 fl oz
- Pros: Gentle; easy to blend; absorbs quickly
- Cons: May need reapplication if you like a lot of coverage
Glamour’s Kilkeary has always been a fan of Versed skin care products because of their efficacy and affordability, so when the brand launched its first concealer earlier this month, she was first in line to test it for her dark circles. “I was really excited to see that this concealer has caffeine and kojic acid to help reduce the appearance of discoloration. It glides on super nicely and sets quickly, and I put it to the test during a long work day into evening activities. I did have to reapply two times, as it faded slightly, but the consistency was so soothing that I didn’t mind so much. The color match was perfect as well, and it did a great job at canceling out the purple tones in my undereye area (I used 6O, which has a slight yellow undertone). I’d call this one out as great for sensitive skin, too, because it was super hydrating and gentle, but it really did the job.”
Best Color-Correcting Concealer for Dark Circles: Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors
Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors
Nordstrom
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, caffeine, dipeptides
- Finish: Radiant
- Shades: 5
- Pros: Ideal if you’re tackling purply-dark circles
- Cons: Can crease, say some reviews
According to the makeup artists we spoke with, a color-correcting concealer with warm orange, red, or yellow undertones can help cancel out blues and purples in the undereye area, and take it from Glamour’s Kilkeary, it can make a huge difference. “I love using this concealer when I’m looking particularly fatigued and need a little pick-me-up. I love pairing it under its counterpart concealer for a natural-looking, brighter finish. All it takes is a swipe or two, and my face instantly looks more radiant and put together” she says.
Best Multipurpose Concealer for Dark Circles: Milk Makeup Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer
Milk Makeup Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer
Amazon
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, caffeine, aloe vera, arnica
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 30
- Size: 0.28 oz.
- Pros: Can conceal deep-toned spots and undereye circles
- Cons: Packaging can get messy
If you want a concealer that’s perfect for the undereye area but can also be used all over the face in problem areas (to cover redness, pimples, melasma, you name it), we love this allover cream formula. “It’s great whether you’re trying to conceal dark circles, obscure raised pimples, or hide the appearance of fine lines,” says Glamour’s Kilkeary. “I always find myself going back to this concealer when I need something to help conceal breakouts or make me look more awake. The neutral-undertoned hues are perfect for my olive skin tone and blend seamlessly into my makeup look, without appearing too warm or too cool. I like the consistency because it’s actually extremely lightweight.”
Best Waterproof: Huda #FauxFilter Matte Waterproof Buildable Concealer
Huda #FauxFilter Matte Waterproof Buildable Concealer
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Vitamin E, sweet almond oil
- Finish: Matte
- Shades: 30
- Size: 0.30 oz
- Pros: Full-coverage; blurs undereye area
- Cons: Heavy and thick
This waterproof concealer won’t budge an inch, and leaves behind a silky matte finish that will change your makeup routine for the better. “When I need a little bit more glam, I rely on this concealer to really brighten my undereye area. It has a thick consistency, but it blends so effortlessly and doesn’t leave me cakey or patchey. I use a ton of skin care products underneath my makeup, and this concealer never pills. I have combination and oily skin, and I like that it controls excess shine. I don’t even have to wear a setting powder,” says Glamour’s Calle.
Most Hydrating: Jouer High Coverage Liquid Concealer
Jouer High Coverage Liquid Concealer
Amazon
Dermstore
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, resveratrol
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 25
- Size: 0.139 oz
- Pros: Does a great job at concealing discoloration
- Cons: Best used with a brush, which may not always be convenient
“This is my holy grail concealer, and I use it on all of my clients,” says Spickard. “I love it because it has incredible coverage but doesn’t dry the skin out. Not to mention, the shade range is impeccable!”
For Glamour contributor Sarah Cassuto, this concealer did a great job of covering the purple discoloration under her eyes. “It has a thicker consistency, which means a little goes a long way. I used a brush to apply the product, which worked well. As somebody with dry skin, I found the product did not apply super smooth, but this is something I see with most concealers. If you are looking for a high-coverage concealer to brighten under your eyes, I definitely recommend this product.”
Best Full-Coverage Concealer for Dark Circles: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Concealer
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Concealer
Amazon
Sephora
- Key ingredients: Peptides, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen
- Finish: Natural
- Shades: 24
- Size: 0.4 oz
- Pros: Doubles as foundation
- Cons: Can feel a little heavy or thick
It Cosmetics’ number-one concealer formula provides full-coverage and long-term antiaging benefits, thanks to hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
“The best thing about It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer is that you can use it as both a concealer and a foundation. Pop this tube into your makeup bag when you’re on the go without worrying about lugging around a huge, giganta-saurus bottle of foundation. I loved this concealer: It covered my dark circles, didn’t emphasize my fine lines, and also minimized pores and covered redness on other parts of my face. Since this product isn’t dry like some concealers can be, I was able to blend it without flaking or pilling. One caveat is that you do have to take your time with the application for the first few times. The concealer is thick and has a lot of pigment, so while the good news is that this tube will last you for a while, you will have to be patient and practice to find just the right amount of formula that works for you. Let it melt a little bit on your hand or fingers, then use a brush to blend in for the perfect amount of coverage. Your dark circles will say bye-bye, I promise,” says Twine.
Best Drugstore Concealer for Dark Circles: Catrice Under Eye Brightener
Catrice Under Eye Brightener
Amazon
- Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, shea butter
- Finish: Radiant
- Shades: 4
- Size: 0.14 oz
- Pros: Super creamy; full-coverage; doesn’t settle into fine lines
- Cons: Creases throughout the day
“If you’re concealing under the eyes, I like to use a lighter, brighter shade to help cancel out darkness,” says Henney. This long-wear undereye brightener takes the guesswork out of it for you and comes in four brightening shades: light rose, warm nude, toffee, and mocha hues.
“I discovered the wicked inexpensive (currently $6 on Amazon!) Catrice Under Eye Brightener Instant Awake through rave reviews on TikTok. But I didn’t add to cart until I saw my girl Bethenny Frankel’s great review—the former Real Housewife is finding another career as a no-bullshit beauty-product reviewer. Anyway, I 100% agree with her. Instant Awake is super easy to swipe on and blend, and yes, there is definitely a brightening effect that distracts from my dark circles, as seen in my after photo. I am keeping this in my beauty bag for when I need to do a quick makeup look. A couple of caveats: my dark circles are not completely concealed, as such; the product is very creamy and sticky, so I make sure to use a touch of setting powder to prevent my eye makeup from glopping onto the undereye area,” says Twine.
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