Benefit Erase Paste, £18.50
Benefit,Concealer
Benefit erase paste
There isn\'t a woman on earth (well, maybe Elle Macpherson) who wakes up with blemish-free skin which is why we all need a little help from time to time from a concealer. Whether you need to hide the fact that you\'ve had one too many late nights or want to camouflage a spot we\'ve tested the best concealers going...
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We loved this paste from Benefit which has a step by step guide in the box to ensure you apply it correctly and get the best results. Using the spatula can be a bit tricky so you might want to use a clean finger instead but, once you do master the art of getting it out of the packet this thick paste covers up spots perfectly and it also smells great! 8/10
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Benefit Erase Paste, stockist: \r\nbenefitcosmetics.com
YSL Multi-Action Concealer, £18
YSL,Concealer
ysl multi action concealer
Packaged in a slick-gold tube, this concealer certainly looks pretty despite its mundane job. For individual spots, it didn\'t quite do the trick but it goes on a dream over dark under eye circles and general redness. The consistency is light and creamy but slightly greasy and the results were natural looking and not cakey, even after touch-ups. 7/10
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Stockist: debenhams.com
L\'Oreal Infallible Concealer, £5.49
L\'Oreal,Concealer
loreal infallible concealer
Soft and easily blendable, L\'Oreal infallible concealer almost erases dark circles and red spots without being too obvious and lasts all day long too. Although not suited to evening out patches of redness it hid all embarrassing pimples big or small 9/10
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Stockist: boots.com
Clinique Airbrush Concealer, £15
Clinique,Concealer
clinique airbrush concealer
I was a bit too click happy with this, I couldn’t get the flow right at all so always ended up with too much. Having said that it went on really easily, was easy to blend and my dark eye circles disappeared instantly. It has great staying power too and I would be quite happy going straight from work to the bar without reapplying. 9/10
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Stockist: Boots
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, £15
Concealer,Bobbi Brown
bobbi brown creamy concealer
Usually a fan of Benefit Bo-ing, I was a little dubious about trying Creamy Concealer. Bobbi Brown have created a light and creamy product with great coverage. It feels a little rich and heavy when you apply it to your skin, but feels as though you are wearing nothing at all, and stays put all day. 8/10
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Stockist: bobbi brown
17 Hideaway Concealer Stick, £2.29
Concealer,17
17 hideaway concealer stick
This one is good enough for hiding those dark circles and acne scars but not great for anything too red. The consistency is a bit dry and requires quite a bit of blending, but, hey, it\'s cheap and cheerful and although it\'s not perfect for spots, it\'s great under the eyes after a big night 6.5/10
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Stockist: Boots
MAC Select Moisture Cover, £23
Concealer,MAC
mac select moisture cover
This was a great concealer - well matched to my skin tone and it blended with my foundation really easily. I\'ve never used a MAC concealer before, but I\'m a convert now! I would definitely consider switching to this! The texture was quite light so it didn\'t feel like it was clogging my skin - and it provided lasting coverage. 8/10
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Stockist: MAC
Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen, £21
Concealer,Dior
dior skinflash radiance booster pen
They don\'t call it skinflash for nothin\'. Dior\'s professional make-up concealer pen can literally overhaul your face in a flash. The pen, or should we say wand, works like magic to reduce dark circles and skin shadows. Use it under or over make-up, it is particularly handy for re-touching your face throughout the day, and feel confident that any imperfections are well and truly hidden. 9/10
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Stockist: dior.com
Collection 2000 Illuminating Touch Concealer, £4.99
Concealer,Collection 2000
collection 2000 illuminating touch concealer pen
This nifty little pen is obviously inspired by some of the bigger brands\' versions and for a cheap and cheerful option, it does the job. It lifted and brightened the dark circles under my eyes and did wonders for my brow bone. That said, this is not really a concealer, so go for something with a bit more coverage on those pesky spots... 7.5/10
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Stockist:Available at Superdrug
Rimmel Recover Anti-fatigue concealer, £4.99
Rimmel,Concealer
rimmel recover antifatigue concealer
This Rimmel concealer tended to be on the thicker side of things, but considering that it\'s designed to make you look as fresh as a daisy on little to no sleep, I\'m not going to argue. Once on it did last well and had a nice iridescent shine that brightened my tired looking eyes - it had been a late night! 7.5/10
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Stockist: superdrug.com
