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7 Hydrating, Brightening Under-Eye Concealers Designed To Help You Ditch Dark Circles

From puffy to presentable

Concealers get a lot of (well-deserved) hype for their multi-talented nature – they can be used for everything from highlighting to hiding blemishes, after all.

But realistically, the product you’re using to cover a pimple within an inch of its life shouldn’t necessarily be the same one you’re slathering onto a delicate area like the skin under your eyes.

By no means are we saying skip the concealer – we know dark circles can be infuriating – we’re simply suggesting that some formulas (AKA ones with skincare benefits, dynamite coverage and brightening abilities) are superior when it comes to your precious under-eyes.

So, whether you’re naturally shadowed or stayed up a few hours past your preferred bedtime, we’ve found the hydrating, brightening concealers that’ll help…

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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer

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Can’t decide whether you need concealer or eye cream more? This peptide-packed brightening delight works like a hybrid of both thanks to its luminising, lifting hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen-powered coverage.

$42 at Sephora

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer

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This wildly creamy shea butter option is no doubt the best all-rounder of the concealer crew all up, but it’s specifically dynamite for dark circles thanks to the illuminating but super full coverage it offers.

$42 at Sephora

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Concealer

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The name says it all; this formula feels like silk and leaves skin looking positively luminous. It is worth noting though that it’s also loaded with a soothing, smoothing glycerin and vitamin E combo for coverage and care in one hit.

$66 at Sephora

Milk Makeup Flex Concealer

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Need a concealer that won’t crack even if you’re (god forbid) emoting like a normal human being? This flexible formula’s marshmallow extract mix (offering medium-to-full coverage that moves with your skin) says challenge accepted.

$43 at Sephora

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First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Bendy Avocado Concealer

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With avocado oil, vitamin E and caffeine all invited to the puffiness-hiding party, this buildable second-skin-style concealer will disguise and remedy the eye area offenders (dark circles, dullness, dryness, etc).

$36 at Sephora

Jane Iredale Active Light Under-Eye Concealer

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Don’t care for heavy concealers regardless of how creamy they are? This brightening brush-on pen could be the answer to your eye area’s prayers. It hits skin with a soft focus finish that blurs and brightens like a dream.

$64 at Adore Beauty

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Maybelline New York Superstay Full Coverage Under-Eye Concealer

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Coverage isn’t an area we generally like to scrimp on, but a buildable, breathable concealer that effortlessly covers up dark circles, lasts all day long, and happens to boast bargain buy status warrants an exception to the rule.

$21.95 at Adore Beauty

Main image via: @carolagmakeup

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