Affordable Concealer Dupes From e.l.f. Cosmetics
This Concealer Rivals the Luxury Item in My Kit — but It Only Costs $5
You've probably heard this fact before, but it bears repeating for the sake of your wallet: beauty products don't have to be expensive in order to deliver results.
And let me tell you, if there's any product that will remind you of this beauty-industry truth, it's the e.l.f. Cosmetics Flawless Brightening Concealer ($5). The creamy concealer's performance actually rivals the luxury formulas in my kit — products that I had always believed were a cut above anything else on the market. I would say it's an affordable dupe for quite a few popular brightening concealers out there.
First and foremost, the concealer, which is available in 18 shades, does what it claims to do. With a few clicks, the creamy concealer arrives in the smooth and soft brush at the tip of the pen. This is meant to make application more convenient and precise.
When I apply roughly four dabs of product, I can trust that my vivid dark circles will disappear.
Just like the pricey concealers in my makeup bag, the e.l.f. Cosmetics Flawless Brightening Concealer has a super-thin, almost liquid texture. It feels so lightweight on your skin that you kind of forget it's even on your face — until you look in the mirror. And despite that very fluid consistency, it still does an amazing job of concealing dark circles while also creating a subtle radiance. The product is also buildable, so you can choose exactly how much coverage you want as you're applying it.
The hyaluronic-acid-infused formula offers hydrating benefits as well, so I never feel like it makes my skin look dryer than it already is.
But e.l.f. Cosmetics makes a few other concealers that are worthy of attention, too. Those looking for a deal on full-coverage, long-lasting concealer will find success with the e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Concealer ($6), a formula that covers up redness, dark circles, and any other spot you want to conceal with ease. It dries down to a matte finish and stays in place for up to 16 hours.
