The 15 Best Drugstore Concealers Under $15

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Concealers are undoubtedly one of the most versatile products in our makeup collection. They can cover up blemishes, redness, and dark spots; brighten up our undereye areas; and even highlight and contour our complexions for more defined features. The best part about concealers is that a great one doesn't have to cost a pretty penny. Drugstore concealers come in a ton of different finishes and coverages and even a variety of undertones, so you can find the perfect match.

Looking to brighten up the undereye area? Choose a concealer that's a shade lighter. If you're looking to cover up dark circles or dark spots, go with something with a slightly warmer undertone to color correct as well. If you don't know where to start, we rounded up the best drugstore concealers on the market.

We found a variety of choices from beloved brands like E.l.f., Maybelline, NYX Cosmetics, and more, several of which we tried and tested ourselves. Whether you're looking for the best one for undereyes or additional coverage for that pesky hormonal breakout, these drugstore concealers are top-tier quality. There are options for all skin types, ranging from dry skin to oily and combination. Plus, we found a few that are crease-proof and long-lasting for all-day wear. From hydrating to matte finishes, full-coverage picks, and lightweight options, there are so many to choose from, so we broke them down for you ahead.

Additional reporting by Marisa Petrarca

Best Long-Wearing Drugstore Concealer
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Best Long-Wearing Drugstore Concealer

E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer ($7)

For 16 hours, you can have a clear and creaseless complexion with this concealer. It's so affordable, you'll want to purchase it in a few shades to contour and highlight with. This is a full-coverage concealer with a matte finish. The large doe-foot applicator is great for covering large areas like the undereyes or targeting dark spots and blemishes. It's lightweight and flexible and a great option for those with oily skin. It comes in 25 shades and is one of the best E.l.f. concealers on the market.

"As a fan of thicker formulas that pull their weight, nothing grinds my gears more than thin concealers that don't cover up my problem areas and require constant reapplication. . . The oversized applicator allows you to cover a lot of ground quickly, whether you're trying to cover up a stretch of breakouts or add an extra layer of definition to your cheekbones," says one of our editors. Read our in-depth E.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Concealer review.

Best Drugstore Serum Concealer
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Best Drugstore Serum Concealer

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum ($12)

If you're in the market for something hydrating, the NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum is an editor-backed pick. It delivers a medium coverage with a non-cakey natural finish. It comes in 13 shades that you can use for blemishes, the undereye area, and even your body. It went viral on TikTok as well, so we had to test it out.

"Nyx recommends one pump for medium coverage and two pumps for problem areas. I typically only use concealer under my eyes, so I applied one pump under each eye, and then I blended it out using a concealer brush. During application, I immediately noticed how smooth and natural the finish looked. It was also lightweight and didn't look cakey at all," says one of our editors. Check out her in-depth NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum review for more information on how it wears.

Best Drugstore Concealer For Dark Circles
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Best Drugstore Concealer For Dark Circles

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Multi-Use Dark Circles Concealer ($11)

This is a fan favorite for concealing dark circles and brightening up the undereye area. It has a medium-to-full, buildable coverage and comes with a sponge applicator. It comes in 18 shades. It's an editor-backed drugstore concealer for the undereyes.

"The soft, spongy applicator allows the formula to glide on smoothly; the product is evenly distributed across your skin. After a couple of swipes, I simply tap the concealer with my finger until it's fully blended. You would never know I have rings under my eyes because they vanish instantly," one of our editors raves. Read our in-depth Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Multi-Use Dark Circles Concealer review.

Best Lightweight Drugstore Concealer
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Best Lightweight Drugstore Concealer

Maybelline Super Stay Active Wear Liquid Concealer ($10)

This concealer has a second skin feel that's transfer-resistant. It's great for those who want something that is flexible and moves with their skin. It's a breathable and lightweight concealer that will sit comfortably on the skin with a full-coverage, matte finish.

"After a couple of uses, the stay-put promise proved to be very true. I didn't feel the need to reapply when touching up my makeup for a photo, nor did I require much during my initial application. Just a few dabs, a little blending, and a gentle sweep of powder to set it. . . My eye area was so much more illuminated, though I truly felt like I wasn't wearing much at all," says one of our editors. Read more in her in-depth Maybelline Super Stay Active Wear Liquid Concealer review.

Best Drugstore Concealer With Caffeine
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Best Drugstore Concealer With Caffeine

Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer ($13)

This concealer aims to deliver an awake look, making it perfect for the undereye area. It has a lightweight feel that's flexible on the skin with a natural yet buildable coverage. This concealer is transfer-resistant and long-wearing as well. It comes in 19 shades.

One of our editors says, "it was easy to achieve an untraceable, natural-looking finish without the pigment completely disappearing into my skin, which can be hard to find. For the spots on my face and my dark circles, one layer was plenty to get the coverage I wanted — something that not many concealers can pull off. Once the formula dries (which is seconds after you blend it), it doesn't move around or crease, and even without powder, it holds up its transfer-resistant claims." You can read more of her thoughts in her Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer review.

Best Matte Drugstore Concealer
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Best Matte Drugstore Concealer

NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer ($10)

This concealer is waterproof and transfer-proof and lasts all day. It truly takes after its name. It's a full-coverage concealer with a completely matte finish. It feels lightweight and works for all skin types. This concealer is great for highlighting and contouring to shape and define your features and comes in 25 shades. You can even use this on your eyelids as a shadow base. It's one of the best NYX concealers on the market.

"I loved that this Nyx concealer is a liquid formula, which illuminated my eyes without making them look artificial. It also allowed me to build on top of it with other products. I also love that the brand considered all skin types and tones, providing a diverse range of shades. It caters to very light to deep skin tones, which made finding my perfect match relatively easy. I wore the shade Soft Beige, which was an excellent fit for my warm complexion," says one of our editors. To read more of her thoughts, check out her review of the NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer here.

Best Drugstore Concealer Under $5
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Best Drugstore Concealer Under $5

LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer ($4, originally $6)

This is an inexpensive, long-wearing formula that can color correct and conceal. Beauty enthusiasts even use this to highlight and brighten up the undereyes and contour to add definition to their cheekbones. It comes in a whopping 31 shades in a variety of undertones so you can shape and conceal with the perfect match. It has a brush-tip applicator, so you can trace the high points and shadow points of your complexion. It's buildable and blendable, perfect for all skin types as well.

Best Concealer With Shine Control
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Best Concealer With Shine Control

Rimmel London Stay Matte Concealer ($5, originally $7)

As promised by its name, this concealer helps combat unwanted shine for a perfectly matte look that can last all day and night. The formulation is on the thicker side, which means a little goes a long way. (Even more bang for your buck!)

Best White Cast-Proof Drugstore Concealer
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Best White Cast-Proof Drugstore Concealer

Wet n wild Photo Focus Concealer ($5)

This concealer is a smart choice for those who love using flash photography because it prevents flashback issues in photos. According to the brand, the formula has been tested extensively under various lighting conditions to make sure it looks natural in every setting. Shoppers love using it to conceal dark circles and as an eyeshadow base.

Best Drugstore Concealer For Contouring
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Best Drugstore Concealer For Contouring

Makeup Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Concealer ($7)

Conceal and shape your face with the versatile Makeup Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Concealer. It's a lightweight yet full-coverage concealer that has a matte finish. It has a creamy, flexible texture and comes in 17 shades.

Best Drugstore Concealer For Dry Skin
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Best Drugstore Concealer For Dry Skin

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer ($9)

If you have dry skin, this concealer is packed with hyaluronic acid, so it won't dry out your skin and look cakey. It's lightweight and full coverage and it has a natural finish. It's a blendable formula that works for brightening, concealing, and defining your complexion. It comes in 27 shades.

Best Drugstore Concealer For Blemishes
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Best Drugstore Concealer For Blemishes

CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer ($8)

CoverGirl gives you everything you want from a concealer. Its full-coverage formula instantly covers up blemishes and areas of hyperpigmentation, and its jumbo doe foot makes it super easy to do so. It comes in 30 shades.

Best Drugstore Concealer For Dark Skin
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Best Drugstore Concealer For Dark Skin

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Concealer ($14)

Those with dark skin will find the shade variety of Juvia's Place I Am Magic Concealer to be especially conducive to finding a true second-skin match. With 24 shades in total catering to a wide range of undertones, you won't have to worry about the pigment reading too red or too gray. It's sweatproof, waterproof, and full coverage, making it great for concealing, brightening, and contouring.

Best Full-Coverage Drugstore Concealer
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Best Full-Coverage Drugstore Concealer

Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer ($10)

The Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer is an ultra-pigmented, full-coverage formula that can cover dark circles, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation with ease. The formula boasts ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea cocoa peptides, making it ultra hydrating and less likely to get dry and cakey, even after wearing it for hours on end. It's available in 18 shades and is paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Best Waterproof Drugstore Concealer
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Best Waterproof Drugstore Concealer

L'Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer ($15)

This waterproof concealer won't fade all day long, especially since it's also transfer resistant. It comes with its own sponge-tip applicator that's large enough to cover the undereye area with just a swipe. It has a matte finish and a nongreasy, creamy texture. It's one of the best L'Oréal concealers on the market. This is great for those with normal to oily skin. It comes in 25 shades.