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The Best Undereye and Blemish Concealers You Can Get for Under $20

Some of the top picks have the lowest prices.
The Best Concealers of 2021 Under 20 Editor Reviews
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Whether you use it to camouflage dark circles, hide blemishes and acne scars, or as a lazy-day tool to even out your skin when you don't feel like wearing a full face of foundation, there's always a place for a good concealer in your makeup bag.

Of all the concealers out there that get the most lip service, many of the icons are a bit hard on the wallet (looking at you, Clé De Peau, you radiant, expensive goddess, you). Look, not everyone can conceal like the stars, if you know what I mean. However, there are loads of concealers out there that work just as hard, offer skin-care benefits, and feel just as luxurious at price points that let you live your best life in other departments (like paying bills and boring, necessary stuff like that).

It's not all drugstore stuff either — direct-to-consumer beauty brands are also offering some seriously impressive formulas on the web for even cheaper than some drugstore prices. We love a good luxury buy, but next time you're saving up for a vacation, your makeup bag was lost in transit, or you find yourself someplace without your trusted concealer, keep this list and a $20 bill handy.

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    Maybelline New York Super Stay Full Coverage Under-Eye Concealer

    The full-coverage finish of Maybelline New York's Super Stay concealer is ready and able to handle even the darkest of dark circles. But even though it's touted as an "Under-Eye Concealer," your hardest-to-cover blemishes can also benefit from the seamless, waterproof formula. So go ahead and share it with the rest of your face.

    $12 (Shop Now)

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    Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer

    With hyaluronic acid and coconut water in Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer's formula, you never have to worry about flaky or cakey coverage. With 30 shades, you never have to worry about not finding a match. And with a $9 price tag, you never have to worry about breaking the bank to enjoy this super-blendable pick.

    $9 (Shop Now)

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    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear More Than Concealer

    You may not need 24 hours of waterproof coverage, but that's exactly what you get with L'Oréal's Infallible Full Wear More Than Concealer. Essentially an insurance plan for blemishes and dark circles, the formula is transfer-proof yet incredibly creamy, so you'll feel comfortable for as long as you have it on.

    $11 (Shop Now)

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    Glossier Stretch Concealer

    For those committed to a dewy agenda, Glossier Stretch Concealer is a medium-coverage concealer that has a deliciously creamy consistency. It flawlessly blends with the warmth of your fingers for a truly natural-skin finish — really well-hydrated and even-toned.

    $18 (Shop Now) 

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    E.L.F. HD Lifting Concealer

    For just $4, this lightweight concealer can't be beat. E.L.F. HD Lifting Concealer's long-wear fluid provides sheer, yet buildable coverage, while the inexpensive formula — infused with vitamin C, green tea, and mulberry extracts — works over time to brighten, smooth, and tighten dull complexions. 

    $4 (Shop Now)

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    Almay Smart Shade Concealer

    We're generally a bit skeptical about any complexion product that only comes in six colors, but thanks to the special shade-sensing technology in Almay Smart Shade Concealer, it's a bit more nuanced than at first glance. Think of it as the chameleon of concealers — as you rub it in, the color adjusts to match your skin (but don't be alarmed if it turns slightly darker first).

    $14 (Shop Now)

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    Nyx Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Concealer

    Don't let the price fool you: This Best of Beauty winner stands up against even the priciest department store buys, thanks to its flawless my-skin-but-better coverage, long-lasting wear, and richly pigmented formula that covers even the most stubborn blemishes with ease. Nyx Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Concealer also scores major points for its shade range, plus green, yellow and purple versions for color correcting.

    $6 (Shop Now)

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    Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer

    After hearing from customers, Maybelline New York added more shades of its top-rated concealer to the selection, including both lighter and darker hues, as well as more undertones. Now even more people can reap the benefits of Fit Me's lightweight, flawless-finish formula.

    $6 (Shop Now)

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    Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Doubling as foundation and concealer, this full-coverage formula can do it all — all day- and all nightlong. Since it became one of our Best of Beauty champs, Cardi B's makeup artist caught on and has said she's used Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer several times on the rapper.

    $10 (Shop Now)

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    Sephora Collection Make No Mistake High Coverage Concealer

    As the name implies, this creamy, full-coverage concealer is packed with lots of pigment to hide even the most stubborn blemishes (or the darkest undereye circles). Sephora Collection Make No Mistake High Coverage Concealer's finish looks natural and lasts all day without melting or settling into fine lines. And the shade range is stellar, especially for those with medium-to-darker complexions.

    $14 (Shop Now)

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    Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer

    This Reader’s Choice Awards and Best of Beauty winner doesn't just cover undereye circles — Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer treats them. The thick, medium-coverage concealer camouflages discoloration, while the high-tech goji berry and peptide-infused formula works overtime to plump thinning skin, erase fine lines, and reduce puffiness for a more rested, youthful appearance.

    $10 (Shop Now)

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