Trust Me: These Are the Best Under-Eye Concealers to Help Disguise Dark Circles

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When you have under-eye circles, it can be helpful to use a colour corrector before going in with concealer. They basically work to counteract dark undertones with peachy or pink tones, helping to disguise pigmentation, which often means you can get away with not having to use quite so much concealer.

Pros: Sunflower and Castor Oils moisturise the under-eye area and plump the look of fine lines. They also support the important skin barrier to lock that moisture in. High Luminosity Intensity Pigments scatter light to give a perfecting, brightening difused light effect.

Cons: Only comes in three shades, so will not suit all skin tones.

Review by Rebecca Rhys-Evans, Who What Wear UK senior fashion and beauty editor, branded content: "The concealer I always reach for in these situations is Beauty Pie's Superluminous Under Eye Genius in Light/Medium. It's created for under-the-eye coverage, but its ultra moisturising quality makes it great for blemish cover-up too as it doesn't make the skin flake."

The beauty of Lumene's offering is that it has a hydrating serum texture that melts into the skin without settling into fine lines or turning cakey throughout the day. In it, you'll find Nordic algae, willowherb, vitamin E and cloudberry, which work in tandem to hydrate and nourish the delicate skin around the eyes.

Pros: Our favourite part is the metal applicator, which feels cooling on the eye area as you apply it, helping to massage away puffiness and boost circulation for brighter-looking eyes.

Cons: It's very lightweight, which means there are some dark circles it won't conceal effectively enough.

Customer Review: "Love this. I wanted to try this concealer as I prefer something light under my eyes and this is exactly that. It’s also buildable and wears really well, with no creasing and there is a good selection of shades."

Both ultra creamy and hydrating, this concealer lends itself well to the skin around the eye area, helping to leave under-eyes looking radiant and dewy.

Pros: The formula is enriched with arnica and caffeine, which can help directly address the appearance of dark circles as you wear it.

Cons: Can be tricky to shade match this one online.

Customer Review: "I have very dark circles & hyperpigmentation. This is my first time trying the concealer & so paired it with another shade. A shade near to my skin colour & one that was one shade lighter. Blended beautifully & once set with powder, stayed on all day. Love products that have skincare in them."

On days when your dark circles really need a helping hand, reach for this. It's the fullest coverage concealer we've tried, which leaves your under eyes looking totally flawless and bright.

Pros: Full coverage yet blendable and seriously heavy-duty, the smallest amount will have your dark circles covered all day long—you only need a dot of this balmy concealer under each eye.

Cons: On dry skin this can appear cakey.

Customer Review: "A little goes a long way with this concealer. Great coverage which looks natural under the eyes, even with no foundation on. The only thing is I find is that after a while it’s quite hard to squeeze out of the tube. But apart from that, I loved it."

Easily my most-used concealer ever, this tiny pot is pure magic. I simply dab it over my under-eyes with my ring finger, and in a matter of seconds, any trace of a dark circle has disappeared. Hyaluronic acid, peptides and vitamins hydrate and plump the skin, and offer antioxidant protection.

Pros: It also doubles up really well as a concealer for blemishes and redness if you want a multi-purpose concealer that does it all.

Cons: There really aren't any. Flawless coverage and skincare benefits - what more can you ask for?!

Customer Review: 'This is my absolute favourite concealer!!!! Long lasting, incredible coverage and so smoothing!!"

When I’m feeling a little shinier than I’d like, I reach for this matte-finish liquid concealer. A little goes a long way, so one or two dots under each eye is usually sufficient. Uses a unique high pigment elastic formula to help conceal a range of imperfections, from dark circles, to blemishes.

Pros: It’s full coverage and matte but also remarkably natural-looking.

Cons: It's not overly hydrating, so not the best pick for those with dry skin.

Customer Review: "This concealer is brilliant, it covers up all blemishes and my dark under eyes which are extremely prominent at the moment with having a newborn. The formula is really lightweight and blends in really easily. Would definitely recommend and the price point is amazing, this is better than some of the higher end concealers."

This is commonly regarded as one of the best under-eye concealers on the market, and yes, you read that price correctly. It’s creamy, easy to blend and relatively long-lasting, so I urge you to give it a go.

Pros: For under £5, what do you have to lose?

Cons: Those with very dry skin will find this too drying.

Customer Review: "One of the best concealers for under eyes. It doesn’t sink into the creases, applies well, and is not cakey at all. I’ve tried so many concealers over the years, from the luxury brands to the cheapest, and this is my current favourite."

Concealer fans should know all about this one. This duo has a devoted following of beauty editors and makeup artists who rave about its dark circle-erasing abilities. This compact holds the secret to seamless coverage that sticks around all day and night.

Pros: Houses two full-coverage shades for unique colour matching and correction.

Cons: Again, this is one that can be drying on dry skin.

Customer Review: "I bought this first time by chance when it was on sale and I have been using it ever since. It covers really well, both colours work on my skin. I often end up just using this and some powder without the need for foundation as it covers so well and my skin looks more natural. Would recommend."

Whilst Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage Concealer might be the most highly praised in the brand's product line, that’s not to say that its other creations aren’t wonderful in their own right. On days you fancy applying a little less makeup, this liquid formula is a winner. It sticks around, sure, but the coverage leans towards the medium side of full, making it the ultimate 'no-makeup' makeup concealer.

Pros: Great shade range for different skin tones.

Cons: It can be tricky to shade match accurately online, so best to visit a counter.

Customer Review: "Best under eye concealer I’ve used. Lovely texture, perfect consistency. Easy to blend and doesn’t settle in creases (as far as concealer goes). Go for a shade lighter than you think. I picked the lightest shade and I’m olive skinned."

If you love your luxury beauty, you'll get a kick every time you pull this one out of your bag. Full coverage and promising 24-hour wear.

Pros: Infused with nourishing and moisturising floral extracts that hydrate and smooth the eye area.

Cons: It's pricey for a concealer, so definitely not an affordable one.

Review by Brittany Davy, Who What Wear UK editorial assistant: "My all time favourite concealer is the DIOR Forever Skin Concealer in the shade 6N, which I’ve been re-buying for years. Perfect for my dry skin, I either use this to simply brighten up my under eye on those ‘no-makeup makeup' days or I use it all over my face in place of my foundation when I want more coverage. It’s great for evening out my skin tone without drying out my skin or flaking off like other concealers I’ve tried."

If you've been using YSL’s famous Touche Éclat as an under-eye concealer for the last however many years, you’ve got it all wrong. When the brand discovered that the majority of Touche Éclat fans were incorrectly using the lightweight highlighting brightener as an under-eye concealer, it knew something had to be done, which is when this concealer pen was created. Ever as illuminating but with more coverage, this concealer was the answer.

Pros: Infused with YSL's exclusive 'anti-fatigue complex' - energising caffeine, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Vitamin E, and soothing calendula extract. The brush applicator is so handy on the go too.

Cons: The twist dispenser means that when it says it's done, it's done. There's no scraping or squeezing out any last drops.

Customer Review: "Glides on and blends out beautifully.  Brightens under eyes and is buildable. Firm favourite in my makeup bag."

For those of us who suffer from dry under-eyes, finding a concealer that doesn’t worsen the situation can be difficult. This formula, however is incredibly hydrating. If you ask me, it’s one of the best under-eye products out there, and it’s super friendly on the bank account, too.

Pros: It contains a super-hydrating combination of goji berry and haloxyl to help your dark circles on a deeper level.

Cons: Whilst handy, it's sponge applicator isn't the most hygienic, especially if you have a breakout or acne.

Customer Review: "This is a brilliant concealer! Well and truly competes with high end concealers. Brilliant coverage and minimal creasing."

Again, if you like a slightly more natural finish to your makeup, you’ll want to know about Glossier Stretch Concealer. I love this stuff on no-foundation days when I only want a little bit of coverage where I need it. (Usually, this is just in my under-eye area and over the odd spot.)

Pros: It’s glowy, easy to blend and really buildable.

Cons: Its dip pot container isn't the most hygienic on-the-go, unless you use a brush instead of your finger.

Review by Hannah Almassi, Who What Wear UK editor-in-chief: "Perfect for the person who doesn’t really want to wear concealer under their eyes but could benefit from just a little something… It’s the best 'no-concealer concealer'. It adds a subtle sheen, never cakes or creases and is easy reapply at the end of the day before a night out."

I like to think of this Charlotte Tilbury concealer as the luxury version of Maybelline’s Eye Eraser. Besides the fact it uses a very similar sponge applicator (I like it, but I’m not mad about the hygiene aspect), the formula is also similar. It’s lightweight, glowy and mega hydrating, but it’s the wonderful sheeny finish you won’t find elsewhere that I love so much.

Pros: The handy window means that you can see when you're running low and need to buy a new one.

Cons: Raising the hygiene issue again. You don't want to be putting this on spots, then applying elsewhere!

Customer Review: "This is the first concealer that covers my under eye dark circles. I have tried so many high end concealers in the past and they do not come close to the coverage this gives. This concealer is buildable and leaves the skin looking glowing."

Dcypher custom-mixes the perfect concealer to your skin tone by utilising three easy-to-take images of your skin. There is an option to choose an under-eye concealer (which will be one shade brighter to illuminate your under-eyes) or you can opt for an exact match to your skin tone if you want to use it all over. It's seriously clever AI and delivers an accurate colour match each time.

Pros: It's unique doe-foot applicator is angled to move and adapt to the contours of the face. Clever!

Cons: It is pricey for a concealer, but you are getting that incredible shade-matching technology.

Customer Review: "I initially ended up with the wrong shade. An email to Dcypher and they were happy to correct and dispatch the correct shade immediately. The new shade matches my skin tone perfectly. It's an amazing product and an even better customer support team."

This buildable medium to full coverage concealer has been designed to look like a second skin. Effortless to apply and blend, it has self-setting technology that fuses with your skin, making it near enough invisable.

Pros: Hyaluronic acid and peptides hydrate and firm the skin, and Westman Atelier's exclusive Vital Wakeup Complex (gentian root, coffee leaf and licorice extracts) evens tone and diminishes dark circles over time.

Cons: This is a serious 'treat yourself' product. Just don't use it up too soon!

Review by Eleanor Vousden, Who What Wear UK beauty editor: "My favourite new concealer discovery is Westman Atelier's latest launch. I don't know what sorcery it took to make it, but it's easily the best concealer I've tried this year. It melts effortlessly into a second-skin finish. while providing medium coverage that blurs everything from uneven skin texture to redness. I'll never be without it in my makeup bag now."

Perfect for those looking for a formula that works to improve skin texture, this liquid take on Benefit’s classic Boi-ing leaves skin looking almost impossibly smooth. Plus, it does a really good job at sorting out any discolouration, too.

Pros: This stuff has serious staying power. It's not going anywhere until you want it to.

Cons: The packaging isn't the chicest, but is a cute gimic for those who like that.

Customer Review: "I used this when my skin was really bad and I felt unable to leave the house. This cover up gave me confidence to live life while my skin healed! The most incredible cover up and it lasts all day."

A skincare-makeup hybrid, this concealer offers a multitude of benefits. It blends effortlessly and has a gorgeous creamy texture. If you have dry or dehydrated under-eyes, I promise you, this will deliver on both the hydration and the concealment.

Pros: You are getting a lot for your money - it contains eight types of hydrating hyaluronic acids with different molecular weights (to penetrate deep into the skin), a brightening magnolia flower complex, and energising caffeine extract.

Cons: Another pricey option, but is worth every penny (we think anyway)!

Review by Megan Storey, Who What Wear UK social media editor: "I've been using this for a few weeks and it’s really an all-in-one concealer. I use it for brightening my under-eyes and any blemishes. I don’t have any issues with it feeling dry or cakey and it looks super natural – would recommend if it’s in your budget!"

Besides the fact that this concealer gives an amazing full-coverage yet brightening finish, what's most impressive is its overwhelming shade offering. It promises all-day staying power and a sweat-resistant formula.

Pros: With 50 shades to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find the one for you.

Cons: On dry skin this one can be drying and make the issue look more obvious.

Customer Review: "This concealer is stunning, it genuinely hides any blemishes, redness and dark circles you may have. It's the perfect cure for when you wake up hungover and you have work the next day. You have to buy this product!"

The ultimate in luxury concealers, this handy pen is a power house and does so much more than just cover and conceal pigmentation and blemishes.

Pros: The formula features TFC8 by Augustinus Bader, a patented technology that is composed of peptides, vitamins and natural amino acids to nourish and protect your complexion.

Cons: You may have to do some re-budgeting to make this work. Skip the coffee shop lattes for a week and you're good.

Review by Grace Lindsay, Who What Wear UK junior beauty editor: "This is one of the best concealers I've come across. Yes, it's pricey, but it's worth it for the skincare benefits alone. Thanks to the hydrating formula, it gives a radiant finish and is super blendable. Most importantly, it doesn't dry out your under eyes or cling to your skin like other concealers out there. It's worth noting that it does offer light-to-medium coverage which might not be for everyone, but as someone who prefers a more natural-looking base, this gets top marks from me."

When I can’t be bothered with foundation, this natural matte concealer is my go-to. It leaves such a perfect second-skin finish that I pretty much end up applying it all over. But the reason it shines brightest? It makes covering up dark circles a total breeze.

Pros: Offers up to 24 hours wear and doesn't crease.

Cons: Can be drying on dry skin.

Customer Review: "This is my go-to concealer. It is a perfect match for my skin tone, excellent quality, covers well and stays the course. One of my core makeup products."

With a botanical blend, this is creamy and hydrating yet long-lasting and sweat-resistant. It provides full enough coverage to disguise dark circles but is sheeny enough to leave skin looking natural.

Pros: This concealer gives a gorgeous lit-from-within glow.

Cons: She's a beauty, what can I say?!

Customer Review: "I'm so glad I went ahead an ordered this concealer. It brightens and conceals my very dark circles and doesn't sit in the fine lines. Doesn't feel cakey either. Can be applied with fingers or a brush. You only need a little so this will last an age. Think I'll try the foundation next."

An amalgamation of an eye serum and a concealer, this stuff from Trinny London is impressively hydrating. It leaves under-eye skin plump and radiant, and dark circles suitably disguised. We at Who What Wear UK love a skincare-makeup hybrid, and this does not disappoint.

Pros: Contains a duo peptide complex to firm and tone the under-eye area.

Cons: The shade range could be better.

Customer Review: "Lost count of how many tubes I’ve used. Best eye concealer. Hides my slight shadows and makes me look more awake. Love the serum-like texture."

At this point, I don't think Vieve can put a foot wrong in the beauty game. Available in 20 shades that'll all banish dark circles and hyperpigmentation, this hydrating liquid formula is here to help you cheat a full night's sleep. Infused with a unique hydration complex, as well as a brightening 'Phytoradiance complex'.

Pros: The coverage is customisable - you can build it easily to go from medium to full.

Cons: The formula might feel a tad thick compared to other concealers, but trust the process!

Customer Review: "At this point my entire make up bag is just Vieve and I’ve swapped every other brand out for it. This concealer is immaculate, I’m 34 with really dehydrated under eyes and this does NOT crease or budge, it’s so creamy and hydrating."

This one is perfect for those looking for a breathable formula that conceals whilst working to improve skin texture. I love recommending this to anyone who fancies a concealer over a foundation, especially as it's a pretty sizeable tube and a little goes a long way.

Pros: It has a gorgeous cooling effect on the under eye, and offers 24 hours of hydration. A refreshing treat!

Cons: The scent of this will not appeal to all.

Customer Review: "I am in my late forties so I have a line or two under my eyes. This not only conceals the darkness but looks great all day. Doesn’t settle into lines or get dry and caked up. I can’t also use to spot conceal on no makeup days."

Since it's specifically designed by a makeup artist to be applied under the eyes, this concealer has a light, creamy texture that never feels heavy, nor does it settle into fine lines.

Pros: An great line-up of skincare ingredients offering antioxidant benefits, as well as niacinamide to lighten dark spots, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate.

Cons: The shade range could do with an expansion.

Customer Review: "I started using this product a year ago and to stay I use it often is an understatement! This product is perfect for day-to-day and for going out, and even covers my psoriasis without looking caked. I have bought this product over and over and don’t think I’ll be stopping anytime soon. Would highly recommend!"

A concealer that blew up on TikTok (and for good reason), the Hourglass concealer does everything it says on the tin—makes dark circles vanish and airbrushes the skin. I've never received more compliments on how awake and vibrant I look than when I wear this. It's somehow mattifying and radiant, and will genuinely take you from day to night. The smaller tube size is ideal for even the tiniest of tiny handbags, too.

Pros: Delivers a light-reflecting formula with unique micro-spherical powders that blur and brighten your under-eye for up to 16 hours.

Cons: It's up there price-wise for a concealer.

Customer Review: "This concealer is amazing. It’s super creamy, blendable and buildable. Although this is on the pricier side, a little goes a long way. Perfect for covering acne and acne scars."

Formulated with moisturising glycerin and plumping hyaluronic acid to nourish and smooth the under-eyes, Saie's All-Over Concealer does what it says on the tin. I tend to recommend this concealer to anyone who wants to conceal their dark circles and minimise pigmentation with one product.

Pros: Has pigmentation and texture improving niacinamide in its formula.

Cons: It conceals well, but it is firmly medium coverage.

Customer Review: "Lovely concealer, the consistency is a bit thinner than what I'd usually go for but it still has a nice medium coverage. If you're looking for a lightweight, hydrating concealer then I'd definitely recommend this one for everyday use!"

These caffeine-infused eye patches help to improve the appearance of dark circles whilst plumping the skin around the eyes. They also hydrate the skin for better makeup application on top.

Customer Review: "I have only just started using these, but they feel amazing and I feel that under my eyes look much more hydrated after using them. I can’t wait to see what they will look like with continued use."