15 Best Concealers for Mature Skin, According to Experts 2023

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From dark circles to errant spots, concealer is a makeup kit essential for every age and skin type, but just as your skincare needs evolve through the decades, so too must your makeup routine. For most of us, aging brings a combination of fine lines as well as dry skin, which can make some concealers highlight problem areas rather than disguising them.

To adapt to these issues, makeup artist Vincent Oquendo, who has worked with everyone from Catherine Zeta-Jones to Lily Collins, says, "I look for a buildable formula because I can manipulate it to fit my clients skin, meaning I can sheer it out where they crease easily or build it up where they need coverage." The finish of the product is also key, he says. "Look for luminous formulas and beware of certain long-wearing formulas as they can be harder to blend once they set."

To help you find the perfect concealer to bring that dewy, flawless look of youth, we've rounded up some of the best concealers for mature skin.

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"One of my current favorite concealers is the Hourglass Vanish Concealer," says Oquendo. "It's very creamy and offers a buildable medium to full coverage but looks luminous."

For an "I just woke up this flawless" effect this semi-sheer, brightening formula has developed a devoted fan following—it's even a favorite of Meghan Markle's. Even better, the pen is highly-portable, meaning you can correct on the go—perfect for travel.

Packed with avocado and jojoba oil as well as cocoa butter, this medium coverage formula helps keep skin moisturized so fine lines are less visible while the finish bounces light so skin looks bright and supple.

Hyaluronic acid is a dermatologist favorite to moisturize and plump skin, and this pen-style concealer is chock full of it, meaning it's ideal for banishing crepey texture from under eyes.

Like a Swiss Army knife, this concealer has a tool for all your needs. It uses caffeine to discourage puffiness and bags under eyes while also smoothing skin with hyaluronic acid and peptides and toning down redness with arnica. Plus, with nearly 30 shades, you're sure to find one that fits your skin perfectly.

This fan-favorite concealer is a classic for a reason. Its creamy texture and buildable, medium coverage gives it plenty of color payout and light diffusing mineral powders work to blur imperfections.

This full coverage option uses caffeine and vitamin E to depuff and brighten skin. Despite its potent color payout, it still feels light on the skin, so you won't feel overly made up.

If you prefer a little more coverage, this luminous-finish long-wearing concealer packs a punch, and a dose of vitamin C make it a good choice for those coping with dark spots.

The buildability of this lightweight cream formula is key—blend it out to perfect skin while still letting your complexion shine through, or build it up to camouflage blemishes and spots.

Botanical extracts and plant-based glycerin boost skin's glow and help keep it moisturized so lines are less prominent for up to 24 hours, according to the brand.

The creamy texture of this concealer gives it both coverage and blendability, and the stick formulation makes it ultra easy to apply. As an added bonus, it comes with SPF 27 to ward off UV damage which can worsen lines and dark spots.

Want bang for your buck? This drugstore go-to combines long lasting coverage with a satin finish and an ample shade range to make it a perfect choice that won't break the bank.

Craft your perfect shade for every need (lighter on the under eyes, deeper for blemishes) with this duo of concealers, which are full of moringa butter and avocado oil to make them creamy and beautifully blendable.

A skincare/makeup hybrid, this medium coverage concealer is filled with extracts from cordyceps mushroom, Indian tree root, and bamboo grass to counteract dark circles and hyperpigmentation while also giving them the camouflage treatment with dewy, brightening coverage.

Get a dose of botanical beauty with this vegan concealer that uses plant derived squalane and glycerin to moisturize and smooth lines, plus tomato and cucumber extracts to brighten and soothe redness.

Applying concealer to more mature skin isn't just an issue of makeup savvy, it's also about skincare. As we get older our skin tends to get drier, especially in already delicate areas like the under eye. This, in turn, can cause concealer to highlight lines rather than disguising them, and ultra-matte, long-wear formulas are particular culprits, leading to concealer that appears thick and cakey on the skin. To combat that makeup artist Vincent Oquendo recommends choosing creamier formulas that are designed to give a more radiant finish—it will not only help skin look and feel smoother and more hydrated, it also makes them easier to blend so you get your perfect amount of coverage.

Another key step in making your concealer look flawless, Oquendo says, is pre-makeup prep.

"Surface dehydration is usually a huge issue for most of my clients with more mature skin which is why I lean into my skincare prep. One of my absolute kit staples is the new Lumify Eye Illuminations Hydra-Gel Brightening Eye Cream. It pampers and moisturizes my clients under eye area with a unique blend of optic brighteners and nourishing, firming ingredients, like niacinamide, vitamin C, caffeine and hyaluronic Acid so it’s perfect for under eye makeup."

Of course, excess moisture can lead to creasing, so to combat that and find the ideal balance, Oquendo suggests applying an eye cream, then gently blotting before applying your concealer on top. If you want extra insurance, a touch of powder will do the trick. "I will usually apply the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Loose Powder for Under Eyes to set my concealer," he says.

Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.

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