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I I Have Really Dark Circles — Honest Concealer Reviews With Real Before & Afters
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items I have naturally very dark blue-purple under-eyes, visible tear troughs and fine lines, so concealer is one of the products I test most critically. Every review in this list is based on my own experience, and I’ve included real photos from my applica...
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Concealers
Correctors
Concealers
These are the concealers I tested for coverage, texture, creasing and how well they actually conceal my very dark under-eyes. Some work best for natural makeup, while others only make sense for full glam, some don’t make sense at all.
If I could keep only one concealer from this entire list, it would be this one.
The coverage is genuinely impressive, especially considering how affordable it is. It covers my tear trough and dark pigmentation extremely well, and it does not settle ...
The Saem - Cover Perfection Tip Concealer
This is the concealer I reach for most often. It feels lightweight on the skin but still gives me genuinely strong coverage, which is difficult to find when your dark circles are as prominent as mine.
The main downside is that it settles into under-...
Too Faced - Born This Way Concealer
This was my first truly high-coverage concealer, and I still understand why it became so iconic. It covers virtually everything and remains a very dependable option for severe dark circles.
It feels slightly heavier than Too Faced Born This Way and ...
Tarte - Shape Tape Concealer
The coverage on this concealer is incredible. It can conceal almost everything underneath it, but the texture is noticeably heavy.
I only enjoy wearing it when the rest of my makeup is equally full and intense. With a light base or minimal makeup, t...
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Magic Touch Concealer
This is a very safe concealer for me. It feels hydrating, has a comfortable texture and gives medium coverage.
It does not cover as much as I normally prefer, but that is exactly why I like it for no-makeup makeup days. It allows some of my natural ...
Lancôme- Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer
This concealer surprised me. It does not provide enough coverage to completely erase very dark circles, but it does genuinely conceal and makes the under-eye look noticeably more even.
What I love most is the texture. It looks extremely natural on t...
Maybelline - Fit Me Concealer
My TikTok followers told me this was a dupe for Tarte Shape Tape, which is why I bought it.
When I first compared them by applying one concealer under each eye, I was shocked. Initially, they looked almost identical. The coverage, texture and finish...
TopFace - Sensitive Mineral 3 in 1 Concealer
I bought this because my followers repeatedly asked me to review it, but it did not work for me at all.
The coverage was minimal, and it failed to cover my tear trough or the depth of my under-eye darkness. It may work for someone with mild discolor...
Catrice - True Skin Concealer
Correctors
Correctors are the step I use before concealer to neutralize the blue-purple tone under my eyes. I judge them by how much darkness they cancel, how heavy they feel and whether they improve the final concealer result.
I love this corrector. It is hydrating, comfortable and provides a surprisingly useful amount of coverage for a brightening product.
This is usually the corrector I apply underneath my concealers. It helps neutralize the darkness before I add covera...
Catrice - Under Eye Brightener
This palette is actually very good. The creams provide good coverage without feeling excessively dry, and I used it consistently for a long time before purchasing the Catrice corrector.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants a versatile corrective...
Flormar- Camouflage Concealer Palette
This corrector provides more coverage than any other corrector I have used. It is a substantial formula, however, and can feel quite heavy under the eyes.
I received the shade Mango in PR, and I do not think it is the ideal corrective shade for my s...
HUDA BEAUTY - #FauxFilter Brightening Under Eye Color Corrector
I am not entirely sure what convinced me to buy this palette, but I regret the purchase.
The under-eye corrector does not make enough of a difference on my darkness, and the other concealing shades also provide less coverage than I expected. I mostl...
WAKEMAKE - Defining Cover Concealfit Palette