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Sunspots. Age spots. Brown spots. Blemishes. Hyperpigmentation. The dark patches on your skin go by many names and happen to people of all skin tones. However, hyperpigmentation — a skin condition that occurs when the skin produces too much pigment — is particularly common, intense and long-lasting in people with darker skin tones.
As a darker-skinned Latinx person, I’ve long battled with hyperpigmentation and tried everything to rid my skin of it. This includes wearing sun hats as well as dabbling with retinol and plenty of makeup. My bathroom drawers are jammed with reject foundations, color correctors and skin tints. Everything changed though when I finally found the right concealer.
Through years of trial and error, I learned that a solid concealer will not only cover hyperpigmentation, dark circles and redness but can also create a smoother, more even-toned complexion — all sans foundation. Ahead, I share the five concealers that made my dark spots disappear like magic.
How to Cover Dark Spots with Concealers
When choosing a concealer for dark spots, look for a color as close to your natural skin tone as possible. You’ll also want a shade with color with corrective undertones like peach and orange (white pigment tends to turn dark spots gray).
For particularly stubborn hyperpigmentation, consider layering your concealer over a color corrector to neutralize the pigment. I’m a fan of the Live Tinted Huestick myself.
Live Tinted Huestick
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The 5 Best Concealers for Dark Spots
tarte Shape Tape concealer
Image: TarteThe term “cult favorite” gets thrown around a lot when talking about beauty brands, but Tarte lives up to its reputation. The true holy grail of concealers, Tarte’s iconic Shape Tape is silky, lightweight, buildable and delivers up to 16 hours of wear. The high-coverage concealer works as a standalone product — I can dab a few dots on my dark spots and seamlessly blend it with my bare skin if I don’t want to put on a full face of foundation.
Price: $32 at Tarte
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Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Image: DiorMy never-ending quest to find the best concealer eventually led me to Dior. The luxury brand’s Forever Skin Correct Concealer has been touted as one of the best around by my fellow beauty journalists and bloggers, so I had to find out for myself.
The verdict? Dior doesn’t disappoint. This reputable concealer contains a creamy formula that delivers long-lasting coverage. It also has a nice lightness to it that makes it easy to forget you’re even wearing makeup. I have found though that it does tend to collect and crease under my eyes if I get too heavy-handed — but when it comes to hiding dark spots, the Dior concealer is hard to beat.
Price: $40 at Sephora
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Il Makiage F*ck I’m Flawless Concealer
Image: Il MakiageIf you — like me — are the type of person who falls victim to Instagram ads, then you’ve likely been coerced into purchasing an Il Makiage product at some point. During the pandemic, I could hardly open the app without getting hit by an ad from the pushy beauty tech brand.
The ads were persuasive and when it comes to beauty purchases, I’m easily swayed. Luckily, the Il Makiage F*ck I’m Flawless Concealer lives up to the brand’s persuasive ad campaign: The product is superb, delivering a lightweight yet full-covering finish that looks and feels like bare skin.
What’s more, Il Makiage sets itself apart by providing shoppers with a handy online shade-matching quiz, which considers your skin type, skin tone, undertones and specific skin concerns to provide a personalized recommendation.
Price: $31 at Il Makiage
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
Image: SephoraThere’s so much to love about the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer: Its unparalleled color range, creamy consistency, unbeatable staying power, and the way it melts onto your skin like butter. This is a fabulous concealer for days when you don’t want to wear a full face of foundation, but do want to cancel out dark circles and hyperpigmentation.
Price: $21 (reg. $30) at Fenty Beauty
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Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer
Image: UltaWhat kind of beauty editor would I be if I didn’t include a budget option on my roundup of best concealers? In addition to its wallet-friendly price, the Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer impresses with its nifty applicator sponge and twistable tube applicator.
Bonus: The blendable formula is infused with an anti-aging blend of goji berries and Haloxy designed to brighten skin. Consider it the Cadillac of pharmacy concealers.
Price: $10.99 at Ulta
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