The Holy-Grail Product My 73-Year-Old Mum Uses to Make Her Look 20 Years Younger

Review: This is one of Erin's favourite concealers, and I'm so glad she turned me on to it. Even though I'm pretty particular when it comes to concealers, it was love at first doe-foot applicator touch to the skin with this concealer. (And, by the way, the doe-foot applicator is flat on one side, which ratchets up the ease of application even further.)

This formula absolutely glides on, yet it’s not too thin and almost feels cool to the touch. It gives medium to full coverage and is very hydrating—which is a criterion at the top of my checklist for mature skin since this skin type tends to be drier. It’s easily buildable and feels featherlight. Oh, and it has blurring properties to boot.

Key Ingredients: Glycerin and mica.

Review: Can I really give the second top spot to a concealer I’ve never tried? This is one of the most iconic concealers on the market. Celebrity makeup artists and celebrities love it, and I know Erin has tried it and can vouch for it as well. I’ve heard other women absolutely rave about this product. Even though it’s in a stick formulation (which is definitely not my favourite applicator choice), the high-quality formula is designed to glide on smoothly—be it underneath your eyes or atop discoloration. Very little is needed, which is really good to hear, especially since one of the reasons I haven’t yet tried it is the sticker shock price tag of £55. The only other negative is that the shade range is still quite limited compared to some other top formulas.

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid and argan oil.

Review: This concealer is sheer to medium coverage but buildable. I’m not crazy about the squeeze tube applicator since it’s so easy to squeeze out more than you need, but the creamy, easy-to-blend quality of this concealer scores big points. Plus, it won't get cakey underneath your eyes or over mature skin with fine lines, wrinkles, or other textural issues. 

Key Ingredients: Skin-soothing ingredients like chamomile and blueberry extract.

Review: This is a concealer formula I've had in my arsenal forever. It has a semi-matte, semi-satin finish, but the consistency is quite creamy and sheer to medium in coverage. You can definitely build it up and layer it depending on how much coverage you need. I love how affordable it is, but I often find myself reaching for it and then drawing my hand back and going with a different concealer. The reason? I'm not really a fan of the foam-like applicator ball. But the concealer formula itself is definitely one of the better ones out there for more mature skin! Especially if you're on a budget. 

Key Ingredients: Goji Berry.

Review: Tarte's Shape Tape concealer may be one of the most talked-about concealers ever. It has a lovely, thick, creamy consistency and is quite opaque, so a little goes a long way. The only hesitation I have in recommending it is that some people find it drying on the skin, which can be problematic if you have mature skin. I recommend trying to get a sample to see if it works with your skin type. 

Key Ingredients: Shea butter, which helps retain skin's elasticity.

Review: This is quite a lightweight and radiant formula, which can sometimes be a drawback as it can highlight texture. However, if you’re looking for a non-heavy concealer that has a lovely soft glow and solid coverage, this is a great affordable option for mature skin. 

Key Ingredients: Glycerin and alcohol-free.

Review: This is a great concealer if you have mature AND dry skin. It’s full-coverage with some luminosity and great hydration. It’s highly pigmented and very long-lasting. A little of this concealer goes a very long way. Once again, some women might not like how luminous this concealer formula is, but if you like some glow, this is one of the best concealers for mature skin. 

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide

Review: This concealer comes in a whopping 48 shades, so you will definitely find your match. This has full coverage with more of a matte finish compared to the other It Cosmetics concealer formula above, which is more luminous. It’s highly pigmented with good-for-your-skin peptides as well.

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide

Review: This is a beautiful, hydrating formula that provides full coverage and a great range of shades (30). I first tried it because Erin usually has it with her when she comes to visit us, and she told me most beauty editors she knows and celebrity makeup artists she's interviewed are also fans. It's one of the few concealers out there that has satisfying coverage without looking thick and heavy. It lives up to its famous name! 

Key Ingredients: A multi-active botanical blend featuring magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract and vitamin E.

Review E.l.f.’s Camo Concealer has been a long-time favourite, but this newer version has a more hydrating formulation, which makes it an even better option for those with mature skin. It's also affordable and has a pretty good variety of shades to choose from. 

Key Ingredients: Rose water.

Review: With a hydrating hyaluronic acid and shea butter formula, this hydrates as it conceals to leave skin plump and blurred. This is ideal for concealing around the eye area in particular, as many concealers are prone to creasing.

Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, olive fruits and hyaluronic acid.

Review: One of Hourglass's best product launches is not only my newest favourite product this year but backed by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to boot. 

Key Ingredients: Squalane

Review: I love how hydrating this option is from Too Faced, which makes it a great concealer for mature skin. Plus, the coverage flexibility is amazing. You can keep it sheer or really build it up—I've even used it as a foundation for days I want something a little lighter. It's one of those products I have in multiple shades and throw into all of my bags. 

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid and coconut water.

Review: Everyone in the beauty industry knows about and loves MAC's fix fluid foundation. (They're a staple on red carpets and film sets alike), but let's not forget the brand makes amazing concealers as well. This one has a lightweight, fluid texture that blends seamlessly into skin without any caking or creasing. 

Key Ingredients: Glycerin.

Review: I love this concealer so much. Not only is it creamy, easy to blend, and hydrating, but a little goes a long, long way, so you get major bang for your buck. For these reasons alone it's already worthy of best concealer for mature skin status, but it also has the added perk of making your complexion look poreless.

Key Ingredients: Silk tree bark extract, which forms a second skin finish and wild indigo extract, an ingredient that reduces the look of redness and enhances luminosity.

Review: This concealer is named Stay Naked for a reason. It provides full coverage against dark circles and any imperfections while literally disappearing into the skin. Plus, I swear it doesn't crease, which feels pretty groundbreaking. (Most concealers crease—even if their packaging tells you they won't!)

Key Ingredients: Antioxidants

Review: This concealer can withstand a full workday, a workout, heat and sun, without looking mucky and dry by hour seven.

Key Ingredients: Both alcohol, fragrance and essential oil-free.

Review: This concealer for mature skin is a makeup artist favourite that provides seamless, durable coverage. If you're a fan of Armani's cult-classic foundation, you'll want to add this foundation to your repertoire as well. 

Key Ingredient: Glycerin.

Review: This concealer from Huda Beauty is truly like a real-life blurring filter. It's hydrating, full of skin-loving ingredients, and makes your face look airbrushed in the best way possible.

Key Ingredients: Almond oil and vitamin E.

Review: I'm OBSESSED with this concealer. It's seriously so good and looks and applies like velvet. It's hydrating and makes even my dark, dry under-eyes look bright and smooth. Plus, it has some cool technology like Shiseido's ActiveForce Technology, which staves off sweat, oil, and creasing; a Responsive Sensory Technology, which effortlessly adapts to the condition, tone, and texture of your skin; and last but not least, a Smart-Correcting Powder, the magic behind its smoothing and perfecting expertise. 

Key Ingredients: A complex ActiveForce™ Technology, which works to protect against the effects of sweat and oil for long-lasting coverage.

Review: Part concealer and part foundation (basically, you can build the coverage to your desired intensity), this scribble-on crayon is oh so easy to apply (and reapply) on the go.

Key Ingredient: Sea daffodil extract, which helps reduce the appearance of temporary redness.

Review: There's a reason why this concealer is always sold out. Lighweight but pigmented, it lends itself well to all skin types and lends itself well to everything from brightening dark under-eye circles to covering redness and pigmentation.

Key Ingredients: Skin-brightening caffeine and algae.