How did we live before concealer? It's a highly-pigmented product that we love to use to neutralize any blemishes on the skin or cover dark circles under the eyes. It can effortlessly provide the appearance of a flawless complexion in a flash, so it's an absolute essential for your makeup kit.
But to properly apply this product, it's best to keep a few different concealer brushes in your arsenal!
There are two schools of thought when it comes to applying concealer: putting concealer on first to neutralize imperfections before foundation (almost like priming a wall before you paint it) or doing foundation first. Foundation is typically less pigmented than concealer, so we think it makes sense to do that first and then address any problem areas that have shown through with concealer.
You'll likely be concealing two areas the most, dark circles under the eyes and any blemishes or spots on the skin. For dark circles, we recommend selecting a concealer that has an orange or yellow base to counteract any blue or purple under the eyes. (We love the Laura Mercier Secret Concealer for this!) For redness, you can grab a green concealer to help cancel out that rosy tone. Regular flesh-tone concealers work as well, especially for spots that are not too severe.
In addition to selecting the perfect concealer, you need to find the right concealer brush to pair with it to fit your needs.
Watch the video below for insights into our three favorites!
Ready to try your hand at concealing? Read on for our full list of the best concealer brushes.
Best Overall
Pros
- Classic shape
- Affordable
Cons
- On the smaller side
Sigma’s classic concealer brush is both affordable and effective. It’s a more traditional concealer brush that’s versatile enough to use under the eyes and on breakouts. At $15, it offers everything you need in a concealer brush at a reasonable price. It features exclusive synthetic, antimicrobial fibers that are specifically designed to hold and blend product better than your typical brush bristles. It provides maximum control and coverage, and works best with cream or liquid products.
Best Budget Buy
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Easy to use
Cons
- Can rip while cleaning
Maybelline’s FaceStudio Concealer Brush is an amazing budget brush for concealer. It’s a little more pointed and flexible than the traditional shape of the Sigma brush, making it versatile for working on multiple areas of the face. This one is easy to blend with, so it’s a great option for beginners!
Best Splurge
Pros
- Offers two brushes in one
- Covers any imperfection easily
Cons
- On the pricey side
Kevyn Aucoin’s Duet Concealer Brush offers two different types of brushes with a fluffy end and a more traditional flat end. While it’s a bit more expensive than the others on our list, it offers everything you need to conceal any type of imperfection.
Best for Full Coverage
Pros
- Great for under the eyes
- Can cover large areas quickly and easily
Cons
- Not great for detail work or covering small blemishes
Japonesque's fluffy concealer brush is excellent for covering large areas of discolorations. It also works wonders to easily buff concealer underneath the eye area, leaving dark circles concealed with no creasing.
Most Versatile
Pros
- Versatile
- Works well for concealing eye-makeup fallout
Cons
- Not the best for blending
Kat Von D's versatile concealer brush features a unique shape that is especially helpful when cleaning up the eye area after applying eye makeup. Whether you're doing a blended smoky eye or a precise cut-crease shadow look, you can use this sleek concealer brush to clean up any powder fallout and ensure your eyeshadow looks even.
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