It’s fair to say that concealer is a make-up staple. At its most basic function, a concealer camouflages blemishes and imperfections. However, its utilitarian function has long evolved beyond spot-correcting over foundation. It’s a multi-tasker, capable of sculpting, brightening, and serving as a base product on minimal make-up days. Let’s also not forget the fun of concealing, too: like the resurgence of concealer lips à la Kim Kardashian in the 2000s. And to achieve such a nude lip that doesn’t budge when worn on the daily, we look to cream concealers.
With so many formulas on the market, it can be hard to know what’s the best product to reach for. With that being said, beauty veterans are quick to point out that cream concealers reign supreme when it comes to coverage and precision. Known for their rich, buttery texture and buildable opacity, they are ideal for veiling stubborn hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and an uneven skin tone. Typically packaged in small pots or pans, cream concealers offer a denser formula that clings to the skin without slipping or creasing when properly set. Apply with a brush for precision and tap in with fingers for a more natural diffusion, resulting in evenly covered skin.
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For those who prefer flexibility, consider getting your cream concealer in palette form. Often featuring multiple shades, they allow for customisation when correcting specific concerns. Think salmon-pink tones to brighten dark under-eyes on fair skin, or deeper reddish hues to neutralise dark circles on richer complexions.
From natural, skin-like finishes ideal for everyday wear to full-coverage formulas designed for photo-ready moments, Vogue Singapore compiles a variety of different cream concealers to consider:
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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer
Glossier is always the way to go for fuss-free and quick application. The Stretch Balm Concealer echoes that, designed to be picked up with your finger and dabbed onto the face. It’s medium coverage and buildable, drying down with a dewy finish. A perfect choice for the minimal make-up girls.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer, $35, available at Glossier
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NARS Soft Matte Concealer
A little goes a long way with the NARS Soft Matte Concealer. Lightweight, but providing full coverage that still feels like skin, this bad boy covers dark circles and blemishes with ease. Another plus point: it lasts all day without looking cakey.
NARS Soft Matte Concealer, $49, available at Sephora
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Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer is a rich, emollient concealer that lives up to its legacy. Long-lasting with a blurring finish, it acts like an eraser; seamlessly smoothing over imperfections without settling into fine lines or pores.
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer, $37, available at Kevyn Aucoin
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Jungsaemmool Artist Concealer Palette
This functional, no-frills palette comprises all the necessary shades for highlighting, contouring, and concealing. Its built-in brush makes it perfect for effortless, on-the-go touch-ups with a three-dimensional finish.
Jungsaemmool Artist Concealer Palette, $43.71, available at Jungsaemmool
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MAC Studio Fix Conceal and Correct Palette
This non-acnegenic concealer palette offers four concealer shades and two correctors, giving you the freedom to customise your base. Perfect for underpainting or targeting specific concerns, it is a versatile essential for seamless, skin-tone matching coverage.
MAC Studio Fix Conceal and Correct Palette, $76, available at Sephora
