7 skincare-infused concealers
Drugstore and prestige concealers with skincare ingredients
Most concealers have a skincare ingredient like vitamin E or shea butter, but have you heard about skin-infused concealers and foundation?
Lately, there’s a lot of hype for skincare-infused concealers like HAUS Labs and Kosas. With ingredients that protect and hydrate the skin barrier, these concealers are more than just makeup; they’re skincare hybrids.
Similar to the trend of SPF-infused makeup, skincare-infused makeup isn’t meant to replace skincare but to give it extra love so that you get longer wear and keep your skin barrier nourished.
Who’s it for?
Skincare-infused makeup is great for everyone, but it’s especially good for:
Dry skin types
Mature skin
Sensitive types (i.e. eczema, rosacea)
Teenage skin
Ingredients to look out for
Because makeup is drying, the best skincare ingredients nourish and hydrate the skin barrier. Some ingredients to look out for are:
Hyaluronic acid
Niacinamide
Shea butter
SPF
Squalane
Vitamin E
When looking for skincare-infused concealers, look for concealers that say “serum” on the packaging. These concealers will have skincare in them which makes the formula smoother and less thick and cakey than formulas without skincare in them.
7 skincare-infused concealers
Whether you’re building a makeup kit to work out of or are focused on skin-loving makeup for yourself, here’s a roundup of popular concealers with powerful skincare ingredients that promise radiant, healthy-looking skin.
($7) Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Finish Concealer - A creamy concealer with a soft matte finish. It’s enriched with VTOX (okra extract) and hyaluronic acid to smooth & plump fine lines and comes with a tiny doe-foot applicator for precise application. This is an affordable option with a decent, but limited, color range.
($16) L'Oréal True Match Radiant Serum Concealer - A radiant concealer with 1.5% hyaluronic acid and caffeine. It’s intended to give a hydration boost while helping to reduce puffiness under the eyes.
($11) Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer - A soft matte concealer that combines hyaluronic acid with shea butter and olive fruit oil to hydrate and protect the skin’s moisture barrier. It also has polyphenols and cocoa peptides help defend against environmental stress. While this concealer is affordable, Milani has the worst shade range out of this list.
($28) Saie Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer - This clean beauty pick contains a trio of skin-boosting ingredients—niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin—to brighten and hydrate, ensuring your skin looks dewy and refreshed. Perfect for a lightweight finish, this concealer is designed for those who love a natural glow.
($30) Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer - Kosas’ creamy concealer is one of the first brands that introduced me to skincare-infused makeup and is a crowd favorite for its unique blend of skincare heroes: caffeine and pink algae extract for brightness, hyaluronic acid and peptides for hydration, and arnica and panthenol to calm the skin. It’s the ultimate all-in-one formula and has a beautiful shade range. My only quib about this concealer is I’m a gold/neutral undertone and am using warm colors because the neutral undertones in this line are cool and ashy on me. That said, I’ve used this formula and am in love. It’s buttery, blendable, and ultra-hydrating.
($32) HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Concealer - This viral sensation by HAUS Labs combines niacinamide, fermented arnica, and a hyaluronic acid complex for a radiant finish that nourishes the skin. Known for its blendable, smooth application, this concealer is perfect for those wanting a high-performance formula supporting skin health. This is another line with a beautiful shade range that runs really cool. So, instead of neutral shades, I’m reaching for warm ones.
($33) Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer - Charlotte Tilbury’s radiant concealer blends seamlessly into the skin, offering a hydrating and glowy finish. This formula has hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and golden vitamin c, making it perfect for dry skin types. I own Charlotte Tilbury concealers and they’re worth it. Creamy without being cakey, this formula blends effortlessly and is a lightweight, wearable formula.