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Elle
a day ago
- Health
- Elle
This Is the Only Concealer That Covers My Blemishes Without Causing New Ones
Anyone with acne-prone or sensitive skin knows the struggle: you find a concealer that covers just right, only to discover it's making your skin worse. Whether it's new breakouts, clogged pores, or overall irritation, traditional full-coverage formulas can be a double-edged sword. However, thanks to non-comedogenic concealers, that vicious breakout cycle can finally come to an end—or at least a long pause. Designed to provide coverage without suffocating your skin, these formulas are free of pore-clogging ingredients and often include skin-soothing benefits. 'For anyone prone to breakouts or with sensitive skin, that's huge,' says celebrity makeup artist Lisa Aharon. Even better, they allow your skin to breathe while still providing coverage where you need it. Investing in products with those skin-loving ingredients is 'especially important when it comes to complexion products like concealer, since it sits right on the areas you might be trying to cover, such as blemishes or redness.' The best part? Non-comedogenic concealers come in all different shapes and sizes. No-makeup-makeup lovers fawn over sheer, serum-like tints, while full glam girls can't get enough of the high-coverage concealers packed with nourishing ingredients. No matter your makeup style, there's an anti-clogging formula calling your name. Fortunately, the non-comedogenic market is rapidly growing. Unfortunately, it's become quite hard to choose which one is right for you. So, I tested the latest launches and cult-favorites, tapping renowned artists like Aharon, and read through countless customer reviews. Ahead, shop the 10 best non-comedogenic concealers for smooth, skin-loving coverage every time. For years, editors, experts, and influencers have been raving about the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for its high-coverage finish, blurring power, and long-wearing, waterproof formula. But did you know it's non-comedogenic? No wonder it feels so lightweight! Coverage: Full Shades: 32 Nordstrom rating: 4.5/5 An ELLE editor says: 'I have been hearing about this concealer for decades, but for some reason it took me until this year to finally join the bandwagon and give it a go. As an acne-prone, sensitive-skin, full-coverage-loving girl, I can confidently call this my dream concealer. It not only covers but blurs my blemishes and dark circles, all without clogging a single pore.'—Emma Aerin Becker, associate beauty e-commerce writer A favorite of Aharon's, the Tower 28 Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer is perfect for everyday wear. Not only does it blend like magic, it has the texture and ingredients of a hydrating serum but delivers the look of a medium-coverage concealer. 'It's formulated for sensitive skin and free from fragrance and alcohol, in addition to being non-comedogenic,' Aharon says. Coverage: Light-to-medium Shades: 20 Sephora rating: 4.3/5A Sephora reviewer says: 'I absolutely love this concealer! It goes on so smoothly! This concealer is also great for my sensitive skin. Highly recommend this product!' This concealer is long-wearing, blurring, and brightening with medium-buildable coverage. Plus, it's packed with niacinamide, fermented arnica, and hyaluronic acid to promote a hydrated, healthy-looking complexion. Quite the multitasker, it even depuffs your under-eyes after two weeks of daily use. Coverage: Medium Shades: 31 Sephora rating: 4/5A Sephora reviewer says: 'Amazing concealer that goes on the skin like butter! Feels very light, melts into the skin, and doesn't exaggerate any dry spots (which is a big issue for my skin). This is my favorite product I put on my face, and I have yet to find another concealer to rival this one!!' The Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear All Over Concealer is another go-to for Aharon. She loves the 'natural, polished finish that still feels breathable and doesn't settle into lines.' Infused with skin-loving ingredients, it also provides up to 24 hours of hydration. Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5 A Nordstrom reviewer says: 'This concealer has been a game changer. I am 56 years old and starting to get some under eye fine lines—dare I say wrinkles—and this is the first concealer I've used that doesn't crease or wear off. I love it! It is a must have!' The Nars Soft Matte Concealer is 'velvety, long-wearing, and gives great spot coverage without heaviness,' says Aharon. It's an industry favorite for spot concealing in a pinch without making breakouts and redness worse, thanks to peptides, hyaluronic acid, and a mix of vitamins A, C, and E. Shades: 30Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5 An ELLE editor says: 'When I have a breakout I need to cover, I always lean on my Nars Soft Matte Concealer. I simply dip a small brush into the pot (a little goes a long way) and pat it onto each blemish. They practically disappear in seconds. It's super long-wearing, lightweight, and I love knowing it isn't making my skin worse.'—Emma Aerin Becker For a waterproof, full-coverage formula, the Dior Backstage Concealer is surprisingly thin and lightweight. The tiny brush applicator makes precise application a breeze, while micro-pigments visibly blur imperfections and brighten complexion. Shades: 22 Sephora rating: 4.3/5 A Sephora reviewer says: 'So good. Coverage is amazing and blendable. Stays on all day! Highly recommend. If you are middle-aged or have wrinkles, this is an approved makeup item!' Not everyone with acne-prone skin wants a high-coverage formula. Enter the Refy Concealer—it's hydrating, brightening, and boasts a light, serum-like texture. Coverage: Light Shades: 24 Sephora rating: 4.4/5A Sephora reviewer says: 'It is definitely not a full coverage concealer and that's exactly what I was looking for. This lightweight concealer, brightens and blurs and doesn't get patchy or cakey' Enriched with vitamin C and mastic—an ingredient known to have anti-bacterial properties—the Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer helps firm, nourish, and refine your skin while you wear it. The lightweight formula provides medium coverage but feels like skin care. Nordstrom rating: 4.5/5A Nordstrom reviewer says: 'I'm telling you this is a game changer. I have tried every concealer, and this is so radiant with a medium coverage and very hydrating. I have three different shades. One to cover up blemishes, one lighter color for under eyes, and a dark for contour. It is AMAZING.' Finding a non-comedogenic concealer doesn't have to break the bank. The e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer is long-wearing, crease-proof, and still lightweight—all for the price of a latte. Shades: 25 Ulta rating: 4.3/5 An Ulta reviewer says: 'My favorite concealer because it's so cheap compared to others, and it lasts all day for me. I have oily skin and I use this concealer with a moisturizer, primer, and setting powder, and it lasts perfectly all day. Definitely buildable and easy to use. Love and recommend!' Aharon calls this concealer the definition of 'skin care-meets-makeup.' It's hydrating, brightening, and 'so effortless under the eyes.' The serum-like formula is infused with a variety of skin care ingredients, such as caffeine, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and arnica. Shades: 38 Sephora rating: 3.9/5 A Sephora reviewer says: 'Kosas' concealer is the only concealer that doesn't crease and leaves my skin hydrated all day. It's super hydrating but not to the point where it's oily. Definitely one of my makeup holy grails!' Non-comedogenic products all come down to the formula. 'A non-comedogenic concealer avoids certain oils and ingredients that are known to trigger congestion or clog pores,' says Aharon. It's important to look for oil-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol-free formulas. You can also check for soothing actives like hyaluronic acid or centella. 'Also test the feel,' Aharon adds. 'If it's too thick or heavy, even a non-comedogenic product can feel pore-suffocating.' Absolutely! You don't have to sacrifice coverage for skin care. Many modern formulas deliver medium to high coverage while staying breathable and gentle. Lisa Aharon is a celebrity makeup artist based in New York. As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, Emma Aerin Becker consulted a celebrity makeup artist to learn about the best non-comedogenic concealers. She also tested them out, read through countless customer reviews, and evaluated each product on their unique features. Makeup That Acts Like Skin Care? 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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gracie Abrams struggled with painful acne
Gracie Abrams felt like a "different person" when she experienced painful acne flare-ups. The 25-year-old singer is known for her luminous, natural beauty look and she admitetd she is "well-versed in complexion products" because of the problems she experienced with her skin when she was younger. She told People magazine: 'When I went to college I had bad, painful, cystic acne on both cheekbones, chin, jawline. "If you ever experience that kind of flare-up where it makes you feel like a different person and it actually physically hurts." Gracie is the globaal brand partner of Hourglass Cosmetics' campaign Any Time. Any Place. Any Wear, and she fell in love with their Hourglass Complexion product after trying various "crazy steps" to cover her blemishes in the past and finally finding a product that "doesn't make [her] break out". She added: "It's nice to know you're putting things on your face that don't make life harder. Hourglass does the opposite.' The That's So True singer also praised the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer. She said: "It is still radiant even though it can be full coverage. "It really looks and feels like a second skin." Gracie's make-up artist, Emily Cheng, has taught her how best to use the product, including putting it on the back of her hand then spot-treating where her face needs it. She added: "Emily taught me the tip of letting the concealer sit for two minutes. It dries down more before blending so that it is more long-lasting.' The Call Me When You Break Up hitmaker previously revealed she finds it "therapeutic" to do her own stage make-up away from other people. She told 'I like the time to myself in that way. I slot for 20 more minutes than I actually need, just because it's nice to have an hour of the day sitting alone in a room. I value that alone time very much, and I do think it's therapeutic. "I'll listen to a podcast, I like On Being with Krista Tippett. The guests that she has on are always so beautifully spoken and experts in their respective fields, and she's an excellent moderator." Gracie needs her stage make-up to be bolder than her everyday look. she explained: "[For my make-up] on stage it's really about emphasising certain features, because I'm so far away from so many people. "Off-stage, I use a concealer for spot treating, a blush and do my brows. I like fine highlighting powders that both set and give your face some sheen. "I'm not a lipstick person so I use a brown-ish lip liner and a glossy balm. For stage, I go a bit heavier with highlighter and blush. I fill my brows in more.'
North Wales Live
31-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
‘Amazing' concealer that Sephora shoppers say ‘lives up to the hype'
There's no makeup lover out there who doesn't love a 10/10 concealer, but it can sometimes be hard to find one which ticks all of the right boxes. So if you're on the lookout for the perfect summer concealer to add to your essential makeup collection, then the TARTE Shape Tape Contour Concealer could be the ultimate solution. It's currently £29 at Sephora and shoppers have been raving about it. The full coverage, best-selling, beauty buy promises 16 hours of flawless wear, and smooths and brightens to make eyes appear 'lifted', according to the retailer, and it also comes in a crease-proof formula which won't cake or settle. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here. Other options on the market currently are the £21.60 NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer at Lookfantastic right now, or at a slightly cheaper prices there's also the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for £19 at Lookfantastic. Alternatively, you could also buy the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer for £23.25. One happy Sephora shopper said of the Tarte product: ' Amazing concealer and works great, no creases and can use without makeup to cover dark circles.' Someone else entitled their review: 'Holy grail concealer', writing: 'Shape Tape lives up to the hype! 'It covers dark circles, blemishes, and redness with ease, and blends like a dream. 'The finish is smooth and long-lasting without creasing. A little goes a long way - definitely worth every penny!' It wasn't for everyone, as with all products there was the occasional review which says there is room for improvement. One person noted: 'Not as good as I thought it would be. The product is clearly visible on skin.' Yet another buyer added: 'I've tried a few concealers but always come back to reordering this as it doesn't crease and it's buildable for preferred coverage so I can adjust my look depending on what I want that day. 'Stays well with setting powder. Absolutely love it, all MUAs I have booked always use this too.'
Wales Online
31-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
‘Amazing' concealer that Sephora shoppers say ‘lives up to the hype'
'Amazing' concealer that Sephora shoppers say 'lives up to the hype' We might have found the perfect concealer to add to your summer makeup collection The TARTE Shape Tape Contour Concealer (Image: Sephora ) There's no makeup lover out there who doesn't love a 10/10 concealer , but it can sometimes be hard to find one which ticks all of the right boxes. So if you're on the lookout for the perfect summer concealer to add to your essential makeup collection, then the TARTE Shape Tape Contour Concealer could be the ultimate solution. It's currently £29 at Sephora and shoppers have been raving about it. The full coverage, best-selling, beauty buy promises 16 hours of flawless wear, and smooths and brightens to make eyes appear 'lifted', according to the retailer, and it also comes in a crease-proof formula which won't cake or settle. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here . READ MORE: Emily Atack champions Boden summer dress that flatters bigger busts READ MORE: Amazon slashes 40% off coffee machine capable of making lattes and cappuccinos Other options on the market currently are the £21.60 NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer at Lookfantastic right now, or at a slightly cheaper prices there's also the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for £19 at Lookfantastic. Alternatively, you could also buy the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer for £23.25. One happy Sephora shopper said of the Tarte product: ' Amazing concealer and works great, no creases and can use without makeup to cover dark circles.' Someone else entitled their review: 'Holy grail concealer', writing: 'Shape Tape lives up to the hype! 'It covers dark circles, blemishes, and redness with ease, and blends like a dream. 'The finish is smooth and long-lasting without creasing. A little goes a long way - definitely worth every penny!' It wasn't for everyone, as with all products there was the occasional review which says there is room for improvement. One person noted: 'Not as good as I thought it would be. The product is clearly visible on skin .' Yet another buyer added: 'I've tried a few concealers but always come back to reordering this as it doesn't crease and it's buildable for preferred coverage so I can adjust my look depending on what I want that day. Article continues below 'Stays well with setting powder. Absolutely love it , all MUAs I have booked always use this too.'
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
The ‘perfect' concealer shoppers say makes them not want to use any other brand is now £10 off
The 'perfect' concealer shoppers say makes them not want to use any other brand is now £10 off Some have even described it as 'phenomenal' The Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer (Image: Boots ) If you're on the hunt for a concealer which ticks all the boxes, then the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer might just be the answer to your prayers. The item which is currently reduced from £31 to £21 has received some raving reviews at Boots. According to the product description, it promises to 'conceal, contour, highlight, and retouch' skin with a natural finish concealer/makeup hybrid. Available in 35 natural shades, it lasts up to 12 hours and is also infused with coconut water, to boost the skin's radiance for a dewy, healthy-looking finish. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here READ MORE: Beauty lovers grab £20 box of skincare essentials worth £97 ideal for travel READ MORE: Dunelm's 'unique' £50 wall mirror looks 'more expensive' and 'really brings room together' One happy customer said: 'This is the most high coverage concealer I've ever tried and the formula is phenomenal , it's so creamy and makes my under eyes look like a filter when paired with huda beauty easy bake powder. 'Already repurchased it two times!' Another buyer entitled their review: ' Perfect as always ', writing: 'I have been using Too Faced concealer for [the] last 6 years and I don't want to use any other brand.' Not everyone was a fan, as someone else noted: 'Very disappointed with this product as the colour is very different to what I expected especially as I had researched it for quite a long time.' Yet lots of shoppers were hugely impressed. Another person said they will 'repurchase forever.' They said: 'I've tried them all and I always come back to this. 'It's full coverage but versatile and can be applied [to] lighter layers.' 'Discussing the different shades, they added: 'Marshmallow is perfect if u are nc15 or nars vanilla. 'So smooth and lasts all day. Will repurchase forever.' You could also buy the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for £19 at Space NK, or the Il Makiage Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer for £27. Article continues below Additionally, there's also the NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer for £27 at Lookfantastic.
