These are MECCA HQ’s Favourite Concealers
October 21 | 3 minute read
Words by Ruby Devlin
We’ve come a long way from the heavy, caky cover-ups of the past. Now, these hard-working formulas come as high-tech and skin-centric as your favourite serum, with many containing active ingredients that make the need for eye cream *almost* obsolete.
There is now a concealer for every age and stage, whether you prefer a full coverage perfector like Too Faced Born This Way, a blurring skin-makeup hybrid like Westman Atelier’s new Vital Skincare Concealer or the ever-reliable everyday staple like NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer.
In an effort to discover which one works best for everyone’s varying needs, we asked the team to try six of our bestselling concealers and give us their review. Here’s what they told us…
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IMAN WEARS TOO FACED BORN THIS WAY CONCEALER IN ‘SWAN’
For those who want skin that looks retouched, even in 4K
Iman’s favourite part of Too Faced's Born This Way concealer was its flawless finish: “It was full coverage without feeling caky. Plus, the texture was smooth and blended out with little effort.”
The Functional Analyst told us that another perk – besides its new travel-sized option – was how the oil-free formula wore throughout the day: “It stayed in place even though I didn’t set it with much powder and the satin finish gave my skin a natural, polished look that I really liked.”
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STEVEN WEARS KOSAS REVEALER CONCEALER IN ‘7N’
For those who prefer ‘no-makeup makeup’
Our Influencer Relations Manager is no stranger to Kosas’ Revealer Concealer: “I've been using it for a couple of years,” he tells us: “If you're not already using it, get onto it!”
His product of choice for ‘no-makeup makeup’ days at MECCA HQ, Steven praises this formula’s staying power and radiance-boosting ingredients like arnica and caffeine, adding: “It lasts all day without ever requiring a touch-up. I love that it’s hydrating, brightening and leaves my under-eyes with a radiant finish.”
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MADDISON WEARS GLOSSIER STRETCH BALM CONCEALER IN ‘LIGHT 3’
For those who like an undetectable finish
Eager to find a lightweight concealer she could wear for any and every occasion, our Macro Space Manager opted for Glossier’s ultimate complexion multitasker, the Stretch Balm Concealer.
Formulated with waxes that move with the skin, this concealer challenges everything we think we know about pot concealers – it’s buildable, dewy and never heavy, with Maddison praising its natural finish.
“It had great coverage that lasted all day. My favourite part was how it didn’t crease or look caky.”
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TAYLOR WEARS NARS RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER IN ‘CUSTARD’
For those in need of an everyday staple
Like many who wander the halls of MECCA HQ, our Brand Marketing Coordinator is a big fan of the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (which is also a MECCA Beauty Election Hall of Famer). When asked for her review, she said: “I’ll never reach for another concealer again. It’s everything I need; ultra-hydrating, luminous and long-lasting.”
A MECCA favourite for over 10 years, this versatile concealer has become a staple for many different reasons – in Taylor’s case, it’s the easy application: “As someone who doesn't wear much makeup, I loved how it blended so effortlessly and how buildable it was.”
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NAV WEARS WESTMAN ATELIER VITAL SKINCARE CONCEALER IN ‘T4’
For those looking for the ultimate makeup-skincare hybrid
When Westman Atelier drops a new complexion product, MECCA HQ rushes to purchase – and their new Vital Skincare Concealer is no exception.
Product Compliance Associate, Nav, raved about its ability to provide good coverage while still looking like skin: “It perfected any problem areas, smoothed texture and kept the area hydrated even after a full day of wear,” she explained.
Formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid and a brightening complex, Nav says this concealer has become her “everyday essential”.
