Waterproof Concealers We Love and How to Use Them
August 05, 2022
If you’ve ever spent half your makeup routine covering up dark circles or correcting redness from a breakout only to have the coverage disappear by the end of the day, you need a waterproof concealer in your life. Some of our favorite full-coverage concealers stay put for up to 24 hours (not that you’ll be wearing concealer that long, but the appeal is promising!).
Keep reading for the concealers our editors love for all-day wear — plus how to use them.
How to Use Waterproof Concealer
For maximum coverage, allow your concealer to dry for a few minutes before blending it out with a sponge or concealer brush. To conceal blemishes, we recommend using a small, flat brush to gently pat the concealer on, then setting with a translucent or tinted powder.
Our Favorite Waterproof Concealers
Maybelline New York Superstay Full Coverage Under Eye Concealer
For a matte, full-coverage under-eye concealer, try the Maybelline New York Superstay. This formula erases dark circles for up to 24 hours and features a paddle applicator for easy, mess-proof wear.
Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Help make discoloration, dark under-eyes, acne scars and active breakouts disappear with this concealer. It has a soft matte finish that never looks or feels cakey, and a non-comedogenic formula that won’t clog your pores.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer
This waterproof concealer is a must-have for disguising dark circles, acne scars and fresh breakouts. The matte formula comes in 25 shades and has an extra-large applicator you can use to spot-conceal certain areas or all over the face as a foundation alternative.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer
Not only does this creamy, full-coverage concealer wipe out dark circles and uneven skin tone, it also contains skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to attract moisture and cucumber to soothe. Collagen and peptides help give skin a firmer, plumper appearance.
Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer
This longwear waterproof concealer helps minimize the look of fine lines and dark circles. The velvety matte finish blends seamlessly into the skin for a naturally airbrushed appearance.
Thrive Causemetics Buildable Blur HD Creaseless Concealer
Lightweight, creaseless and waterproof, this concealer has everything you need for an all-day wear. Plus, with a water-retention formula, it hydrates your skin as you wear it.
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