Banish Blemishes & Bags with the Best Concealer in India

A concealer is one of the most essential makeup products of all times. The best concealer would hide your pesky under eye bags, cover your blemishes and balance hyper pigmentation. This beauty must-have-now acts as an eraser for your skin, removing any unsightly marks that dot your pretty face. They give your face an even tone to work on, and hide your dark circles as well. No matter if you're wearing a foundation or you're going makeup free, all you need to do is just dab some concealer before you step out of the house and watch your face transform. To save you from all the unnecessary hassles, we've brought together a complete guide on everything you need to know about the best concealers in India, for every skin type. Read on… (You may also like this list of the best primers and this list of the best BB creams.)

The Best Concealer in India

1. L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer
2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
3. Lakme Absolute White Intense SPF 20 Concealer
4. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
5. Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick SPF 30
6. Revlon Photoready Concealer with SPF 21
7. Revlon Colorstay Concealer
8. Body Shop All-in-One Concealer
9. Nykaa SKINgenius Foundation Stick Conceal Contour & Corrector
10. M.A.C Pro Longwear Concealer

1. L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer

The L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer is the best concealer in India for fixing dark marks and redness. Its creamy formula glides on to camouflage your imperfections, stays on all day and doesn't crease at all. If your blemishes are more severe, try colour correcting with the L.A. Girl green and red concealers – use the green corrector to neutralize red marks, the red corrector to conceal purple-brown pigments, then swipe over the colour-corrected areas with the yellow/beige corrector – your blemishes will disappear. For full coverage, you can add an additional layer of coverage with your favourite foundation.
 

2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer, the best under eye concealer in India for mature skin, not only hides tired bags and acne spots, it simultaneously works on your dark circles to lighten them. The formula is enriched with goji berries and haloxyl extracts that act together to reduce puffiness and shadows around your eyes. The concealer instantly brightens up your eyes, and makes the dark circles disappear. This masterpiece from Maybelline has a coverage that no drugstore concealer in India can match upto. Some users find the sponge applicator troublesome, but it's a minor inconvenience given the efficacy of the product. Pair it with a good foundation for a full coverage look. 

3. Lakme Absolute White Intense SPF 20 Concealer

Lakme Absolute White Intense SPF 20 Concealer

We love the Lakme Absolute White Intense SPF 20 Concealer stick because it delivers a good mix of price and utility. The stick comes in a twist-up case and glides on smoothly to hide your blemishes, while protecting your delicate skin from the harmful ultraviolet radiation. Also enriched with Vitamin B3, this concealer is good for people with normal to oily skin. The best concealer in India for users looking for sun protection along with blemish coverage – but if you're looking for heavy duty coverage, we'd suggest you look at other options (like the L.A. Girl Concealer listed above)

4. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Another bestselling concealer from Maybelline is the Fit Me concealer. All you need to do to conceal any imperfections is dot your under-eye bags and blemishes with the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, then gently dab it in. Yes, it's that simple. The lightweight formula goes on with a sponge-tip applicator and provides medium, natural coverage – we recommend pairing it with the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation for best results. This concealer under Rs 500, works well on light-to-moderate bags and blemishes. Also, those with sensitive skin needn't worry, since the product is non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free.

5. Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick SPF 30

Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick SPF 30

The creamy Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick SPF 30 boasts dual utility – it conceals blemishes while warding off the sun's harmful UV rays. The twist-up format allows for direct application – alternatively, you can rub some product onto your fingertips, then dab it on any spot-riddled/pigmentation-prone problem areas. The best concealer in India for women who want a multi-use product that does more than just conceal.

6. Revlon Photoready Concealer with SPF 21

Revlon Photoready Concealer with SPF 21

The Revlon Photoready Concealer with SPF 21 is a popular concealer for dark eyes in India that doubles as a highlighter-cum-sun protectant. It contains photochromic pigments that bend, reflect and diffuse light, giving your face a glowy, luminous sheen. Swipe it on your undereye bags, any blemishes you may have, the bridge of your nose, your chin, your cupid's bow, or the apples of your cheeks. The concealer has an extremely good coverage, which makes this product eligible to be used alone without a foundation as well.

7. Revlon Colorstay Concealer

Revlon Revlon Colorstay Concealer

Revlon Colorstay Concealer is another full coverage concealer available in India. Swipe it onto under eye bags, blemishes, dark spots and other imperfections to see them vanish, and use it in combination with the Revlon Colorstay Foundation for best results. The product goes on easily with its sponge tip applicator. You can use it directly, or apply some product onto your fingertips, and dab it on in a gentle motion. The concealer is available in just 3 shades, which is a bummer. 

8. The Body Shop All-in-One Concealer

The Body Shop All-in-One Concealer

The Body Shop All-in-One Concealer is a bit on the pricey side, but it's totally worth the spend. The best concealer in India comes in a twist-up case and contains Vitamin E (a wonder ingredient for your skin) and marula oil (that delivers nourishment on application.) Once you're done swiping, marvel at the silky-smooth coverage. Use it with a foundation or without, it'll still look beautiful. The concealer blends like a dream and hides all blemishes and dark circles. The staying power is amazing, and it looks very natural as well. 

9. Nykaa SKINgenius Foundation Stick Conceal Contour & Corrector

If you're looking for a medium to high coverage concealer, get your hands on this one from Nykaa. It has a super long stay power, that stays on your face for good 10 hours. It comes with an SPF to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. The twist up packaging makes it super easy to use and carry. The product blends in your skin like a dream. 

10. M.A.C Pro Longwear Concealer

We couldn't have ended the list without mentioning the best concealer that is a holy grail product for many people. This concealer is water resistant, smudge-proof, long stay and fragrance free. Wear it and it's going to stay there for at least 12-15 hours. The concealer is non-acnegenic and dermatologist tested. It's definitely a must have. 

Tips to prevent your concealer from creasing and getting patchy

#1 Moisturise Your Skin
Applying makeup to dry and dehydrated skin will always end up getting cakey and patchy. Always prep your skip before applying a concealer. The concealer clings on to the dry patches and makes your skin look patchy.

#2 Set The Areas That You Conceal
Concealers are usually of a thicker and heavier consistency. Make sure you set the areas you conceal with a loose powder or compact. This will ensure that the concealer stays in place longer, without creasing. Try going for a banana powder or translucent powder, as they don't oxidise on your skin and make your under eyes look bright. You can even bake your face if you don't have an extremely dry skin. 

#3 Blend, Blend, Blend
Blending is the key for a smooth and even base. The best way to avoid your concealer from getting patchy and creasing is to blend it nicely. Spend time in blending your concealer, ‘cause if you let it be - it'll crease like anything. 

#4 Use a beauty blender or your fingers
The best coverage and application of concealer is when you use your fingers or your beauty blender. It gives you a much even application, and you have control over the product. Using a brush doesn't let you reach some areas on your face like - the inner corner of eyes, side of nose. It is best to use your fingers or a sponge instead.

Multiple Ways To Use A Concealer: One Concealer, 3 Uses

#1 As a Foundation
If you have a concealer that matches your skin tone perfectly, but it has a very thick consistency - you can use it as a foundation. All you need to do is add a pea size amount of moisturiser with some concealer, and mix it thoroughly. Then, apply it all over your face and neck like you usually apply your foundation. Next, just blend. Also, don't forget to set your face.

#2 As a Contour
Incase you've bought a concealer that is way darker than your current skin tone, fret not - ‘cause we've got your back. Use the dark shade concealer as a contour cream to sculpt your face. Apply it on the hollows of your cheekbone, jawline, forehead and sides of the nose to give your face that chiseled look. 

#3 To Neutralize Your Lips
If you have pigmented lips, most lip shades won't have the same colour payoff on you. Neutralise your lips by dabbing some concealer on your lips. Make sure you apply a very tiny amount, and blend it thoroughly. Next, apply any lipstick you want and see how beautifully it applies on your lips. 

FAQs

Q. I have dark under eyes. Which shade should I get?
A.  Go for one or two shades lighter than your actual skin tone, it will make your under eyes look brighter.

Q. My concealer creases a lot on my under eye area. What to do?
A.  Set your under eyes with a translucent or banana powder. This will prevent it from creasing.

Q. Which concealer is better for dry skin - maybelline fit me or maybelline instant age rewind?
A.  Maybelline instant age rewind

Q. What is the shelf life of a concealer?
A.  12-15 months

Q. What is the best way to apply concealer?
A.  Use a makeup sponge, or your fingers.

Q. I bought a darker shade of concealer? Will it go waste or can i use it in another way?
A.  Your the darker shade to contour your face. Apply it on the areas you want to sculpt, and just blend. 

Q. I have patchy skin? Can i use a concealer?
A.  Yes, you definitely can. Exfoliate your skin to get rid of any dead skin cells, moisturise your face before starting to apply makeup.