Concealers are not like elaborate eyeshadow palettes or glitter highlighters you wear to music festivals. Rather, they are makeup essentials. Whether you had too many glasses of wine or didn’t sleep well enough--a good concealer can save you from looking like you made some bad decisions last night. So, to spread knowledge about the cheap but reliable concealers that you can depend on during such times, we present five budget-friendly concealers you must try.
It’s hard to find a Youtuber or Instagram beauty blogger who ISN’T obsessed with this cult favourite. Pretty much exclusively meant for brightening the under-eye area, this doesn’t crease or flake like other products--perhaps because it lacks the cakey thickness of clayey concealers. It can also be used to add a matte highlight to the face and sculpt it.
If you think the impressive shade range is what makes this concealer great, wait till you try it. The smooth, skin-like finish of this concealer not only covers spots and dark circles effectively, but also offers a lightweight finish that lacks heaviness. Whether you want to spot conceal or apply this under the eyes, this won’t ever betray you and make you look “made up” thanks to its beautiful, natural payoff.
Often compared to the Maybelline Fit Me concealer, this creases a lot less and provides much better coverage. Though, much like the Photo Focus foundation from Wet n Wild, this too can be a bit drying. That said, it offers full coverage and works well on blemishes--if you can find your shade. The best part is that it doesn’t require too much blending and sets without a powder, making it the right choice for beginners.
Didn’t sleep all night? Have dark circles for no reason? Worry not, for this orange and peach-toned concealer will erase all signs of tiredness with its brightening quality. Some might call this a dupe for Becca’s colour correctors, but we think this can be worn on its own, without a concealer on top.
With a thick wand resembling that of the Tarte Shape Tape, this is one of the few good pocket-friendly concealers that’s available in as many as 20 shades. While it does crease (if you have wrinkles, any concealer will crease!), the creamy texture makes it easy to wear and touch up later. Even though being pricier than the others on this list, you only need a tiny dab of this product to look flawless.