10 Best Concealers for Dark Circles, Hyperpigmentation, and Acne, According to Testers

Dark circles and undereye puffiness have met their match with this top performing cream concealer. Ingredients like caffeine, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide help hydrate and awaken the skin, while in Beauty Lab tests this pick earned the highest scores for providing ample coverage for blemishes, dark circles, and redness.

TESTERS SAY: "It was moisturizing which is great for my undereye area since it can get slightly dry in the winter months," a consumer tester said. "I also liked that I could build the coverage or wear it more sheer on days when I wanted a more natural look." Though, some testers noted that the sponge applicator was difficult to work with.

If you're in the market for a concealer that has a smooth silky texture, applies evenly onto the skin, and leaves you with a brightened semi matte finish, you'll want to add this one to your cart. Its formula features smoothing avocado, shea, and mango butters as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin.

TESTERS SAY: "What stood out to me most about this concealer is its unique texture ...It is almost like a balm and then [applies] into more of a powdery finish," one consumer tester said. "I had a lighter shade so it brightened up the area nicely and the balm like texture applied nicely to that aging area of mine," another added. Testers also agreed that the concealer did not cake or settle into fine lines, but the coverage leans more sheer to medium and is not as long-lasting compared to the full coverage of the original Tarte Shape Tape.

Light, glowy coverage is what you'll get with this Armani Beauty concealer. With a wand applicator that delivers just the right amount of product, you can easily manipulate your coverage level from sheer to medium.

EXPERT NOTE: "It's nice and creamy!" says GH Beauty Reviews Analyst Chiara Butler. "I don't like if a concealer is too powdery or filmy. This one doesn't make my undereyes look dry. It's easy to blend in. It leaves my skin looking fresh and moist."

A drugstore must-have, this pick got a perfect texture score and the best marks for not settling into lines, making it ideal for mature or aging skin. It has a non-irritating formula and ranked second-best in Lab testing for having an easy-to-use applicator, being non-drying, and resisting any signs of caking.

TESTERS SAY: "This concealer really does have an 'invisible' quality like the package says," said one tester. "This lightweight concealer sinks in quickly, leaving a smooth satin finish," said another tester, although our Lab tests showed that the wear isn't long-lasting and the light coverage may not be adequate to cover darker hyperpigmentation like sun spots.

For a weightless wear with ample oil control, this concealer with a silky-textured formula and a soft matte finish should be your go-to. It earned top scores for ease of use and spreadability and got a perfect score for texture.

EXPERTS SAY: During use, makeup artists found that the formula is best-suited for undereye use and doesn't quite stand up to darker discoloration on age spots. One noted that it's a "magic wand" for evening your skin tone and the "touch of peachiness [does] well to cancel darkness under eyes."

This NARS coverup can do it all: It applies and blends well to even out redness and conceal blemishes, undereye circles, and dark spots alike. Beauty Lab tests found that it offers excellent coverage, especially for blemishes, and that the long-lasting formula won’t settle into fine lines or cake. The Mini Radiant Creamy Concealer comes at half the cost than the regular sized NARS concealer (priced at $32), which is a great option for those who want to try a bit first, need to mix shades, or their skin tone changes throughout the seasons.

TESTERS SAY: One consumer tester called it "the best one" she had ever used.

With perfect scores for easy, even application in our latest tests, Makeup Revolution's "creamy, softening texture" wowed testers, especially for disappearing dark circles. The uniquely-shaped applicator fits perfectly in undereyes, and the formula scored highly for having a nice texture that blended well and looked natural, not cakey or patchy. One caveat: It's not well-suited for covering blemishes.

TESTERS SAY: "It brightened up my undereyes and kept them feeling smooth," said one consumer tester. "This concealer has a really nice blurring formula, said another. "My undereyes always look smooth when I apply it."

This concealer is perfect for those who prefer fresh-faced coverage without caking (think no-makeup makeup), especially under the eyes. Keep in mind that some reviewers didn't love the texture, calling it "thick" and "tacky" at times.

EXPERT NOTE: "I prefer a subtle, nondrying, dewy coverage," says one Beauty Lab pro, and "this one fits my needs perfectly. It is super easy to apply; I usually gently dab it on my face and wait a little bit for it to melt into my skin before I pat it over with my finger, and I'm good to go. I like that it makes me look natural and well-rested."

This is a Lab expert favorite for gliding seamlessly across both oily and dry complexions. However, some reviewers say it's not opaque enough to disguise dark spots.

EXPERT NOTE: "It has an almost whipped-like texture that is extremely easy to blend and feels super lightweight on skin," says Danusia Wnek, a chemist in the Beauty Lab who has combination skin with an oily T-zone. "It is a multi-use concealer great for brightening the undereye area with its soft focus pigments and blurs pores and texture."