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Say goodbye to dark circles.
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Also nice: It works wonders on blemishes and blurs the look of pores and texture.
Finally, we consulted with a few pro makeup artists we trust.
Read on to see our top picks.
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It’s thin and creamy but totally packs a punch in terms of pigmentation.
It gives me the smooth, wide-awake look that I crave.
This waterproof concealer covers everything from dark circles to blemishes for up to 24 hours.
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(Note: It dries super fast, so check that to blend it immediately.)
Plus, its water-resistant so it can withstand sweat and humidity.
It worked especially well concealing and brightening dark circles and left my skin looking smoother.
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One tester, Anna, loved its radiant finish and the fact that it looks really natural.
It melts into the skin and holds up for a full day.
Its easy to blend so you might masterfully disguise dark circles like a pro.
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I was impressed that it did not crease or settle into fine lines or pores either.
Alyssa, associate editor with combination skin:It’s one of my favorite concealers.
It looks smooth and skin-like, has buildable coverage, and lasts nicely throughout the day.
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This concealer has medium buildable coverage, just as advertised.
It conceals blemishes and the under-eye area nicely.
The formula stretches so you don’t need too much product.
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Depending on the shade it can also illuminate the under-eye area quite well.
The applicator wand is top-notch, too.
Despite the high coverage, this concealer feels surprisingly lightweight and looks natural.
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I also liked that it left a subtle glow that looked natural.
This product has long-lasting wear.
It stayed on my skin from morning to night.
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I even wore it in the shower and the steam didn’t seem to affect it.
We had two testers for this concealerLauren and Sophia.
My favorite thing was how long-lasting it was.
I used this product a ton and it lasted several dinners with friends and days spent out and about.
The formula containsgreen teaand cacao extracts, both rich in antioxidants that can protect the skin from environmental aggressors.
Plus, a proprietary hydro-lipid matrix offers immediate and time-released hydration throughout the day.
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It applies smoothly and evenly under the eyes with a creamy, lightweight consistency.
The result is more natural-looking, so those seeking an airbrushed finish might want to use asetting powder.
It blended out very nicely and melted into my skin for a flawless finish.
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Finish-wise, its probably more matte than anything else.
Perhaps a little satin.
Regardless, it blended into my skin and stayed in place throughout the day.
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Our tester, Cara, shared that it never pilled during wear or emphasized her skin texture.
It didnt settle into any lines or cling to dry areas.
It had a smoothing effect that left a satin finish.
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With minimal product in this area, you minimize the chance of creasing.
After applying and blending, Sewell recommends setting the area with atranslucent powderfor an airbrushed finish.
She also consulted with several experts for the piece.
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