Five best drugstore concealers

Determining the best drugstore concealer really comes down to what you personally want out of a concealer.

The bare minimum you want out of a concealer is good coverage but perhaps you want to be able to build up to a full coverage without it appearing cakey or feeling heavy on the skin. Maybe you want a concealer with added skin-care benefits or a specifically designed undereye concealer to target those pesky dark circles.

Regardless of what you are looking for from your concealer, there are a plethora of different formulas and designs available to meet your needs.

We have broken down five of our favourite drugstore concealers and their unique qualities so you can find the concealer that is right for you without breaking the bank.

Best for buildable coverage:LA Girl HD Pro Conceal $6.95 (RRP $12.95)

This concealer has a creamy yet lightweight texture which makes it ideal for building and layering to reach your desired level of coverage. Its creamy texture makes it easy to blend and with a lightweight feel that is comfortable on the skin.

The Pro Concealer from LA Girl is crease-resistant and long-wearing and provides opaque yet natural-looking coverage of dark circles, redness and fine lines.

Best for the under eyes: Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Concealer $6.95 (RRP $21.95)

This Maybelline concealer was specifically created with the under eyes in mind.

Pleasantly lightweight while still providing up to 24 hours of waterproof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof full coverage, this concealer will disguise dark circles without weighing down the sensitive eye area.

This concealer features a formula comprising of moisturising hyaluronic acid and anti-inflammatory chamomilla flower extract to smooth and de-puff the under-eyes, as well as a precise paddle applicator to fit the contour of the eyes for targeted application.

Best multi-purpose concealer: NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer $4.95 (RRP $16.95)

This NYX concealer is a great multi-tasker. It can disguise and camouflage your imperfections as well as brighten up your complexion and contour your features.

Its creamy texture makes it easy to use with long-wearing full coverage for up to 24 hours.

Best for full coverage: Revolution SuperSize Full Coverage Concealer $9.95 (RRP $14.00)

This Revolution concealer is perfect for those who look for strong pigmentation and full coverage.

This powerful matte-finish concealer disguises blemishes, camouflages dark circles and evens out the skin-tone without accentuating any fine lines and pores or feeling too heavy on the skin.

Its high-impact pigmentation also makes it great for contouring your features.

Best for the skin: Revlon PhotoReady Candid Concealer $4.95 (RRP $19.95)

Perfect your skin in more ways than one with this multi-purpose Revlon concealer.

Offering medium coverage, this smooth concealer is infused with skin protective ingredients and antioxidants so that you can treat your skin while rocking a flawless face.

Its formula includes anti-pollution and anti-blue light ingredients and excludes nasties like parabens, phthalates, oils, synthetic dyes and harsh fragrances.  

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