Best & Worst Drugstore Concealers for Acne / Blemishes

Their are so many different drugstore concealers claiming to be the best for coverage. I decided to test out 10 of the most popular drugstore concealers for spot coverage (acne, discoloration, blemishes) and see how well they held up throughout the day. Let's just say I was pleasantly surprised by several. An in-depth video is up on YouTube. Below is my ranking of the 10 I tested out (10 being the worst, 1 the best).

10. NYX Full Coverage Concealer in a Jar ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

9. Revlon Photoready Concealer ~ Shade Light ~ $9.99

8. L'oreal True Match Concealer ~ Shade W 1-2-3 ~ $8.99

7. NYX Waterproof Concealer Stick ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

6. Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette ~ Shade Light ~ $10.49

5. Maybelline Super Stay 24 Concealer ~ Shade Cream ~ $7.99

4. NYX HD Photogenic Concealer ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

3. Almay Clear Complexion Concealer ~ Shade Light/Medium ~ $7.99

2. Hard Candy Glamoflouge Concealer ~ Shade Medium Light ~ $6.00

1. L'oreal True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer ~ Shade N 4-5-6 ~ $8.99

Limited Edition Maybelline Color Tattoos

Clockwise (starting from left): Nude Pink, Just Beige, Matte Brown

From left to right: Nude Pink, Just Beige, Matte Brown

New limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoos have me very excited. They are all matte and remind me quite a bit of Mac's Paint Pots. "Nude Pink" looks like a slightly more gray pink dupe for "Painterly." "Just Beige" looks like a slightly more peachy dupe for "Soft Ochre", and "Matte Brown" is just a bit deeper than Mac's "Groundwork." Nonetheless, they are much cheaper and as good . . . if not better. I only hope that Maybelline decides to add these to their permanent line. It seems kind of odd that such basic, neutral colors that would work amazingly as eye shadow bases are not already part of the line. I found mine at Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Below is a list of the Pros & Cons.

Pros:

• Very pigmented & creamy
• Blend nicely on eyelid
• Do not crease - will work as an eye shadow primer 
• All matte
• Great price point ~ $6.99

Cons:

• Limited edition, which means the stock of these is low and they will be hard to find. My best suggestions are Walgreens, Rite Aid, or Bed, Bath & Beyond.
• The "Matte Brown" is probably the least creamy, smooth of the group. It can go on a little clumpy, but can be buffed out. A little goes a long way.

Overall Rating: 9/10 

Would definitely repurchase these over and over again. 

Best & Worst Drugstore Concealers for Dark Circles

New video up on YouTube! I have spent quite a bit of time putting this video together, testing out a lot of different concealers. I am so excited to be able to share with you some of the best and the worst of the ones I have tried for concealing the under eye area. Ranked below (10 being the worst, 1 being the best):

10. Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer - Shade Light ~ $5.99

9. NYX HD Photogenic Concealer - Shade Light ~ $4.99

8. NYX Full Coverage Concealer in a Jar - Shade Beige ~ $4.99

7. L'oreal Magic Lumi Concealer - Shade Light ~ $12.99

6. Revlon PhotoReady Concealer - Shade Light & Light/Medium ~ $9.99

5. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Shade Sand ~ $6.99

4. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer - Shade Nude ~ $7.99

3. Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer - Shade Neutralizer ~ $8.99

2. Cover Girl + Olay Concealer Balm - Shade Fair/Light ~ $9.99

1. Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette - Shade Light ~ $10.49

Cover Girl + Olay Concealer Balm Review

My Video Review on YouTube

This is one my favorite drugstore finds, especially as an under eye concealer. I use it in the shade "Fair/Light #320" and find that it does everything I need for covering up my dark circles. It retails for about $9.99, but you can always find Cover Girl products on sale. Below is my list of Pros & Cons.

Pros:

• Creamy; easy to blend
• Good coverage with slight pink undertone to help neutralize dark under eye circles
• Good staying power
• Does not crease or settle into fine lines
• As long as skin is not too dry, can be worn without under eye cream
• Great packaging - user friendly, travel friendly
• Decent color range compared to other drugstore concealers.

Cons:

• Lacks good color options for darker skin tones
• May be too emollient for those with oily under eye area.