10 best concealers for red carpet-ready skin, per celebrities and editors
Even cover girls have to cover up blemishes.
And when it comes to concealer, a handful of formulas have managed to score glowing reviews from multiple stars.
Whether they’re hiding dark circles or battling acne, plenty of famous folks (and their glam gurus) rely on the products below to create a flawless face.
- Best Overall: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Best Drugstore: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
- Best Viral Product: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
- Best Splurge: Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27
Explore (and shop) them all below — from Courteney Cox’s go-to concealer to the pocket-sized pen Meghan Markle uses for her “five-minute face.” (Plus, to complete the look, don’t forget to check out our guides to the best celebrity-loved tinted moisturizers and foundations.)
Best Overall: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Pros:
- Provides medium, buildable coverage
- No alcohol, parabens or fragrance
- Designed for up to 16 hours of wear
Cons:
- Some Ulta reviewers noted the formula is a bit thick, making it less ideal for a light, everyday look
From real-life famous families to fictional ones, Nars Radiant Concealer has earned rave reviews in Hollywood. Kendall Jenner said she’s “really into” it in a Vogue India video, while “Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor once included it in her own routine roundup.
Other celeb fans include Jennifer Lopez, who swipes some on before contouring.
Celebrity makeup artists are also on board, as Karina Milan — who works with everyone from Ice Spice to Venus Williams — tells Page Six Style it’s “consistently been [her] go-to.”
Page Six Style’s review: “Whenever I’m doing a full glam look, this concealer is my secret weapon. It blends in like a dream and covers dark circles better than other formulas I’ve tried.” — Hannah Southwick, Page Six Associate Commerce Editor
Best Drugstore Find: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
Pros:
- Has over 14,800 five-star Amazon reviews (and counting)
- Under $15
- Comes with an attached sponge applicator
Cons:
- Some Amazon reviewers weren’t fans of the applicator
When it comes to drugstore beauty buys, Bethenny Frankel’s put plenty to the test. This under-$15 find made the cut for her coveted collection, as she dubbed it “really good” in an April 2023 video.
Even billionaire makeup moguls can’t resist, given that Kylie Jenner included it in an Instagram video of her beauty routine in August 2025.
NYC-based makeup artist Natalie Dresher — who works with stars and content creators like Remi Bader and Campbell “Pookie” Puckett — also tells us it’s her “absolute favorite drugstore concealer.” (Though she recommends ripping off the sponge top applicator and putting the product on a palette.)
Best Lightweight Concealer: Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer
Pros:
- Feels lightweight on the skin
- Provides a your-skin-but-better finish
Cons:
- Perhaps not the best choice for full-coverage glam
Make Beauty’s concealer has made quite a name for itself in Hollywood. Hailey Bieber has used the lightweight formula on TikTok, in addition to a Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video documenting her “very, very simple makeup routine.”
Meanwhile, Courteney Cox is such a fan, she uses the stuff as both base and concealer — and even dubbed it a “one-stop shop” on Instagram.
Page Six Style’s review: “When I join Zoom calls, I get compliments about the beat. And in person, people will say my skin looks so smooth. The lightweight feeling is the best part.” — Michelle Moezam, Senior Commerce Social Media Manager
Best Viral Product: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Pros:
- Matte, full-coverage finish
- Features skincare ingredients like moisturizing shea butter
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted creasing
Tarte’s Shape Tape has shaped up to be a viral hit — and managed to score fans in Shay Mitchell, Bebe Rexha and Kyle Richards, too. The “Pretty Little Liars” star once told Cosmopolitan UK the product is “something that I live by.”
Meanwhile, Richards gushed to E!, “Everyone I know uses this product. I don’t know what I’d do without it.”
Soccer star Ali Krieger even told Page Six Style the concealer — designed to last for up to 16 hours — is her “secret weapon” for “intense workouts.”
Page Six Style’s review: “For lighter everyday looks, I love pairing the Tarte Radiant Creamy Concealer with a tinted SPF. It feels super hydrating on my skin,”— Hannah Southwick, Page Six Associate Commerce Editor
Best Medium Coverage: Kosas Revealer Concealer
Pros:
- Creamy, brightening formula
- Silicone- and fragrance-free
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted creasing
While showing Vogue her beauty routine in 2023, Hailey Bieber revealed that the Revealer Concealer is her go-to.
“I just love that it’s like creamy and hydrating and leaves just this dewy finish on the skin,” she said, adding that she also applies some along her jawline for a “lifted” and “sculpted look.”
Milan’s also a fan of the beauty buy, telling us she uses it to add “clean natural radiance.”
Best All-Over Concealer: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Pros:
- Pen formula makes for easy on-the-go application
Cons:
- On the expensive side
- Some reviewers had difficulty with the applicator
Stars don’t save YSL for their closets alone. This brightening pen’s long list of fans includes Jennifer Lopez, Gemma Chan and Meghan Markle. The duchess touted its benefits during her “Suits” days, telling Allure it was one of the few products she used for a “five-minute face.”
Zoë Kravitz applies hers for similarly subtle looks, once telling Vogue she uses it to cover spots when going foundation-free. “I love this stuff because it’s light and just kind of brighten things up,” she explained.
Best Splurge: Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27
Pros:
- Stick formula makes for easy on-the-go application
- Has built-in SPF
Cons:
- Expensive for a concealer
Jenna Dewan, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Chrissy Teigen have all been linked to this luxe beauty buy, with the “Cravings” author once dubbing it her “concealer pick for you, and for myself” on Twitter.
Martha Stewart’s also a longtime fan of the brand, having discovered it from her longtime makeup artist, Daisy Toye.
And Michelle Monoghan became the latest star super-fan in September 2025, telling Harper’s Bazaar: “I don’t leave home without it, and actually I freak out if I leave it behind, because that’s what I use for everything.”
Best Full Coverage: Dior Forever Skin Concealer
Pros:
- Thick, full-coverage formula designed for up to 24 hours of wear
Cons:
- More expensive than most options on this list
What do Nina Dobrev and Emma Roberts have in common (besides their Netflix rom-com roles, that is)? Their love for this Dior concealer. The latter star applied hers in a Vogue video, while Dobrev raved about the full-coverage formula to E!.
“It’s a little bit thicker and provides a little more coverage in the under-eye area, which I am sensitive to, because I don’t sleep as much as I probably should,” she said. “So, I get dark circles and under-eye puffiness. I kind of do a dollop everywhere in the spots that need the most coverage.”
Best Makeup Artist-Approved: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Concealer
Pros:
- Buttery, satin finish
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted creasing, especially with excess application
Taylor Swift used this concealer for both her 2022 VMAs look and her buzzy “Bejeweled” music video, which featured an appearance from McGrath herself.
“Taylor called me with two questions,” the makeup expert previously told Page Six Style. “The first was to ask me if I would do all her beautiful looks; the second request was to be her queen in the video. It was such an honor.”
Serena Williams is also a fan of the creamy concealer, telling Vogue she’s “obsessed” with it. (“I think [my daughter] Olympia likes it too, she actually plays a lot in my makeup,” she added.)
Best Celeb-Founded: Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Pros:
- Medium coverage
Cons:
- Radiant finish isn’t ideal for those who prefer matte formulas
It’s not rare to see Selena Gomez wearing Rare Beauty. She applied this brightening concealer from her beauty brand — which Page Six Style tested following its 2020 launch — in a Vogue video.
Page Six Style’s review: “This concealer brightened dark circles, covered blemishes with ease and blended beautifully. A little goes a long way, too.” — Elana Fishman, Page Six Style & Shopping Director
FAQ
How to apply concealer
Milan recommends applying your formula of choice with a brush, before blending it out with either a damp makeup sponge or your fingers — depending on whether you’re after a more full-coverage or natural look.
“Concealer can actually be used all over the face, depending on the shade,” she says. “I also like doubling it as eyeshadow primer because it creates a clean canvas.”
Her tips and tricks also include using a color corrector on the sides of your bottom lip for a “lifting effect around the mouth.”
As for where to fit concealer into your beauty routine? Dresher recommends applying it after foundation and contour, but before blush.
“This ensures I put light and dimension back into the face without washing out any pink tones that I want to add,” she says.
How to pick the right concealer shade
“My advice is to study the colors that are naturally occurring in your face, then choose shades that will help neutralize,” Milan says, warning that “brightening” concealers with yellow undertones “won’t work on everyone.”
“Most people have a lot of purple under [their eyes], which means a concealer with more peachy tones will help neutralize the darkness,” she adds.
And while she sees a lot of people picking concealers that are too light, the beauty pro personally advises first finding a foundation that matches your neck and shoulders, then picking a concealer that’s one or two shades lighter.
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
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