In an ideal world, a good night’s sleep and cleansing your face would be enough to prevent dark circles and breakouts. Sadly, this is not always the case. While we’re certainly not suggesting that your diligent sleep schedule and skin care routine are useless, we do understand that some extra help from a concealer is often, if not always, essential.
So, with the help of our members (who have taken to our bh forums to discuss the best drugstore concealers available), we’ve compiled a list of the most natural, hydrating, and illuminating concealers available at your local Priceline or Chemist Warehouse.
Maybelline New York FITme Concealer
We say: As the winner of not one, not two, but four Best In Beauty awards, Maybelline created this concealer as a follow-up to their bestselling FITme! Liquid Foundation. Just like the foundation’s formula, this concealer delivers a breathable, flawless and oil-free finish.
You say: “The formula is so light weight and coverage is top notch. No creasing and another plus is that it can act as a tinted moisturiser when mixing it with your favourite everyday cream for a minimalist day.” – ElleKay
$16, Woolworths
Want to know more? Read Maybelline New York FITme Concealer reviews here…
L’Oréal Paris True Match Concealer
We say: Yet again, this concealer proves that high quality does not have to be expensive. L’Oréal Paris True Match Concealer offers a creamy finish that brightens purple under-eye tones and all but erases redness and breakouts.
As bh’s Sezzie33 pointed out, this formula blends seamlessly when it is applied alongside the Manicare Complexion Sponge ($13.50, Manicare): “[it] has the perfect angle to get into the crevices of the eyes.”
You say: “This concealer is a great everyday product. It has a light texture and blends very easily whilst providing enough coverage to hide dark circles and redness.” – Ray
$16.49, Chemist Warehouse
Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris True Match Concealer reviews here…
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum
We say: Talk about getting bang for your buck; the NYX Professional Makeup formula offers both a concealer and serum in one. Conceal and heal thanks to the hydrating, skin-loving formula which has been infused with cica, green tea and tremella mushroom.
$24.95, Priceline
Want to know more? Read NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum reviews here…
Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer
We say: This one’s for the full-coverage fanatics – it’ll correct and conceal pigmentation, scarring and discolouration. Plus, the addition of peptides and a unique vitamin complex leaves the skin looking even, illuminated and fresh.
You say: “This concealer gives me an awakened look and flawless skin. It is easy to blend into my skin with my finger. It is easy to apply this formula due to the wand applicator. Overall I love using this concealer to brighten my eye area” – BeautyBay1904
$17.95, Priceline
Want to know more? Read Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer reviews here…
AUSTRALIS Bright Eyes Concealer
We say: The click-point pen and brush applicator are reminiscent of Touche Éclat, but for those on a budget, the price tag is nowhere near the YSL cult classic. The formula however? It delivers on all fronts.
$10, Priceline
Flower Light Illusion Full Coverage Concealer
We say: In what we can only imagine has been inspired by Drew’s years in a makeup chair, this full-coverage concealer offers skin-blurring pigments and illuminating long-lasting coverage.
$9.99, Chemist Warehouse
Main image credit: @irinashayk
Do you have a favourite drugstore concealer?
I like that their are several brands of concealer at realistic prices and lovely to have on hand when needed
Same here JuJu. I’m keen to try the Flower concealer!
Love the packaging of the Flower concealer.
I should use some today. To hide my bags.
Bags are the bane of my ageing existence!
I really value a good concealer. Some days it is all you will need.
I’ve only tried one from the list. The NYX concealer serum sounds nice!
No, not from drugstore. One I’m using is discontinued, so sad. As it is one that works for what I need.
I don’t but these look great!
i’d love to try the flower one
I love concealers and my favourites are Maybelline FitMe and Tarte Shape Tape
I’ve been using Revlon concealer and loving it
I have used Australis and like it.
The Maybelline fit me concealer is just so good.
And a fair price too.
I’d like to try the Australis brish concealer
It’s a pity Australis is no longer Bh-listed, but I haven’t tried their concealer.
Nice to see some reasonably priced products.
I’m currently using two Bourjois concealers which i really like.
I am so bad with using concealers.
This is so good
Fit me is so good
Rimmel multitasker concealer is the best I have ever used – covers my dark circles seamlessly and it’s great on blemishes too. Works better than both the Tarte and Estee Lauder concealers I have tried, for less than half the price.
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Maybelline New York FITme Concealer is a pretty good price
All of those products are reasonably priced.
Maybellines’s FitMe is a winner
Some great bargains here
I love the elf cosmetics camo concealer
I love E.L.F products. Yet to try their concealer but I’m a massive fan of their lip scrubs!
I have the Australis Bright Eyes concealer in the shade banana, it’s quite convenient since it comes with a brush head. It does brighten my dark undereye area
Maybelline fit-me is iconic and will always be in my cosmetic bag – I always have at least 2 shades!
I’m a huge fan of Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer. I’ve tried concealers from high end brands and keep going back to Maybelline!
Concealer is much better than foundation in my opinion!
Bobby brown my favourite.
I liked the Maybelline Fit Me concealer and just bought the L’oreal True Match to try.
Nice to have some affordable options
love a good cheap mascara
I’d like to try the Flower concealer, I’ve heard good things about that.