You know how they say youth is wasted on the young? Well, bedtime is wasted on them too. There are too many tiny toddlers who spend time arguing with their parents about when and why they should hit the sack. So, guys, newsflash: One day, you’re going to grow up absent more sleep (and they want to live without rent and other responsibilities, too). If someone told me to go to bed at 8 p.m. on the dot every night, I’d probably write him a thank you note.
With crazy work schedules and evening happy hours that sometimes lead to even happier nights (wink, wink), adults tend to rest. Of course, that’s obviously not good… we’re all supposed to have about eight hours. Thank goodness for editor-approved concealers ahead that make our under-eye circles almost non-existent… a reminder of those holy days of second grade.
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Jane Iredale PureMatch Liquid Concealer
“I’m not a big concealer person in general, but I find this Jane Iredale formula to be one of the few that really works on my combination skin, which is, at all times, both oily and literally flaking from dryness. I use the shade 2N (very sparingly — a tiny bit goes a long way) under my eyes to hide the redness in the outer corners and a bit of the purple shade towards the inner corners. The formula is super grippy while blending easily, which allows me to layer it over eye cream without it sliding throughout the day, and it’s really the only concealer I’ve ever used that doesn’t settle into fine lines or high traffic areas on my face, even after 12 or more hours of use.” —Sarah Crow, Affiliate Director
Jane Iredale PureMatch Liquid Concealer, $, available at Jane Iredale
YSL Beauty Touche Éclat All-Light Concealer Pen
“It’s pricey — I know. But a little goes a long way with this light, creamy formula. A tiny dot under each eye magically brightens the entire area, and also works great to highlight areas of the face like the bridge of the nose and cheekbones my”. — Karina Hoshikawa, senior writer
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen, $, available at Sephora
Glossier Stretch Concealer
“Glossier Stretch brightens my dark circles and has a sheerer finish so it doesn’t build up until mid-morning. Because it’s super thin and light, it doesn’t have enough coverage to hide bright red pimples, but for around the eyes, it’s my passion.” —Megan Decker, Beauty Editor
More shiny Stretch Concealer, $, available at More shiny
Concealer LA Girl HD Pro
“On a regular basis, I don’t really use eye concealer, but when I do, this is my holy grail. It’s completely opaque, which means I don’t need to use a lot for full coverage, as the product comes in 28 different shades — many of which I like to keep handy at all times for a natural look and contour.” — Brianna Arps, celebrity lifestyle editor
LA Girl HD Pro Concealer, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
“Waking up with a pair of deep under-eye circles is never pleasant. Not only is it proof that I spend most of my night scrolling aimlessly through Twitter, but it’s also a reminder that I’m putting off everything — even sleep . The one creamy, full-coverage concealer I turn to on my worst days costs less than $10 and works like magic every time I need it.” — Samantha Sasso, beauty writer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Concealer, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Smooth & Blur Unitable Under Eye Concealer
“IMO, Make Up For Ever is one of the most underrated, consistently great makeup brands in the game. From foundation to eyeliner pencils, I don’t think I’ve tried a single product from them that I haven’t loved. This liquid concealer doesn’t is an exception: it’s very pigmented, so a tiny dot is enough to instantly revive your eye area, and because you don’t need a ton of product, you’re less likely to crease or settle It also doesn’t feel drying on the skin and looks virtually non-drying detectable—just like you got ten hours of sleep the night before.” — Hoshikawa
Makeup forever HD Skin Smooth & Blur Undetectable Under Eye Concealer, $, available at Sephora
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27
“$75 is a lot to pay for a concealer, but this is not a concealer: This is a time machine. The creamy, full-coverage stick brightens dark circles, blurs fine lines and makes your face look five years younger. I’m about to use a Q-tip to remove those last bits.” — Cat Quinn, former beauty director
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27, $, available at Nordstrom
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer
“I’ve honestly never worn concealer until this year and I suspected it. Wasn’t my under-eye foundation enough? This Charlotte Tilbury concealer proved me wrong. It has the ability to really brighten the skin under the eyes and makes me looking like I haven’t stayed up late Googling random things like the easiest way to move to New Zealand With a foam applicator that’s super simple to use and a seemingly endless supply of product packaged in a beautiful gold case, I can’t I highly recommend it.” — Rachel Lubitz, former senior beauty writer
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer, $, available at Charlotte Tilbury
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer
“The concealer has the power of the brand’s cult classic Secret Camouflage concealer (a two-pan cream that I find cumbersome to use everyday), but with a dewy, natural finish. It also has a plush, flexible applicator that makes it easy to dab all over the face without having to dip back in for more.” — Mi-Anne Chan, author and beauty host
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector
“For dark circles under the eyes, look for a highly pigmented concealer like Bobbi Brown’s. The formula is thicker than any other in this show, but thanks to the full-coverage finish, you can use less. Just dab I will.” — Chan
Bobby Brown Under Eye Corrector, $, available at Sephora
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
“I love NARS Soft Matte Concealer for covering acne marks or scars, but this liquid continues to be my favorite for my eye area. It actually looks like skin, so you can fool everyone into thinking it’s your undereyes are really so bright. I tap it on my lids as a primer, too.” — Quinn
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, $, available at Sephora
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