Best-Selling Concealers That Won’t Cake, Fade, or Make You Break Out (2024)

More often than not, concealer is just another product in your makeup routine that slips and slides down your face by lunch. It’s almost an unwritten promise on the back of the tube. But, crazy enough, it doesn’t have to be this way. Whoa; I know. If you’re tired of dealing with the runny makeup struggle, I’m here to help you by reminding you of the magical world of waterproof concealers.

I know—waterproof concealer seems thick, heavy, and breakout-inducing, but that’s probably because you’ve never tried one. If you had, you’d already be a convert. Because in reality, they’re just like your normal formulas, but have better coverage and stick to your face longer, all while evening out your skin tone, covering up your dark circles, and toning down your zits. Oh, and they’ll also last through a sweaty marathon run in a rainforest…if you're into that sort of thing.

Convinced? Skeptical? Either way, you’ll need to try out one of these 10 best-selling, longest-lasting waterproof concealers, below, so you can @ me your happy selfies (or, um, rants).

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Not only will thishighly pigmented concealer stay smooth and crease-free all day, but it’ll also help your skin while you wear it. With antiaging peptides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants, this formula covers your dark circles andhelps to improve the look of wrinkles, at the same damn time.

This sweatproof, dance-proof formulaisnondrying, so it’ll give you a full-coverage, matte finish that will minimize even the darkest of your dark circles,without fading into your fine lines.

Not into that matte, heavy-looking finish? Try this creamy, blendableformula, which contains coconut oil to give your skina glow-y, hydratedfinish that won’t slide off by midday.

This weightless (seriously, it feels like skin), oil-free concealer will give you a long-lasting and natural finish that never looks obvious. The formula alsocontains a powder blend that smooths the look of fine lines and brightens up your under eyes.

One single swipe of this highly pigmented concealer is all you needto trick your coworkers into believing you got a full eight hours of sleep last night. The formula is full coverage (but still somehow lightweight?)and will leave your skin looking smooth and creaseless as you live your life.

Not only is this formula hydrating, it’s also buildable, meaning you can use it under your eyes and over your hard-to-conceal zitsand dry patches. The result: alightweight, matte finish thatwill stick aroundall day.

If breakouts, redness, and dark circles are your (annoying) thang, try this stick concealer. It’s filled with mattifyingAmazonian clay, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and soothing vitamins A and E to help treat your skin while evening it out. It’s meant to be used without a brush, so glide it onto your skin and use your fingers to sheer it out.

If your concealer is halfway down your face by the time 2 p.m. rolls around, try this long-wear formula that pretty much lasts through anything. It’ll even out your skin tone and cover your dark circles, while still giving you natural-looking coverage.

This concealer is one of my go-tos. It’s full coverage, super easy to blend, and doesn’t crease or dry outmy combination skin. It even lasted through a 12-hour workday and a sweaty Pilates class—definitely a keeper.

This hydrating cream formula is perfect for anyonewith crazy-dry skin. It builds up really naturally, so you can tap it on…and on, and on,without it lookingcakey or patchy. And even if you use it over your thickest, richest face cream, it won’t slide off, thanks to its waterproof powers.