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Collage by Sarah Olivieri Beauty Makeup The 13 Best Concealers for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists The 13 Best Concealers for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists From full-coverage favorites to hydrating heroes
Using one of the best concealers for mature skin is one of the core staples in the makeup routines of women 50 and older. As skin conditions like dark circles and age spots can become even more pronounced with time, reaching for a full-coverage foundation may not always suffice for a seamless, undetectable finish. Flexible concealer formulas from beloved brands like Nars, Armani Beauty, and more allow for targeted coverage in the areas you need it most.
“One of the biggest challenges with concealer on mature skin is that heavy formulas tend to settle into fine lines and exaggerate texture,” explains celebrity makeup artist Allie Renee . “Mature skin thrives with products that enhance rather than mask.”
Fortunately, there are several favorites editors and professionals swear by that not only provide the coverage you’re looking for but also won’t draw attention to anything you don’t want them to. Keep reading for the best concealers for mature skin, according to real women and top makeup artists who always keep them in their kits.
A tried-and-true favorite for all ages—but especially those with mature skin—is Nars Creamy Concealer. As 52-year-old Danielle tells Bazaar, “I’ve been using it for years because it’s brightening and actually has coverage without being cakey at all. I use it for under my eyes when the circles are bad, and for spot blemish coverups.” Light-reflecting silica and mica also help create a soft, blurred texture.
“This concealer offers medium coverage that can be built up without ever feeling heavy,” says Renee. “Its silky texture means it won’t look cakey or settle into fine lines, which is a common concern for more textured or delicate skin.” It pairs well with mature skin, specifically, she says, because of the “luminous, soft-focus finish”: “Instead of drawing attention to texture, it diffuses light to blur fine lines and imperfections. That signature radiant finish gives the skin a youthful, fresh glow without being shiny,” says the pro.
“My number one pick for mature skin right now is Ciele Conceal & Protect SPF 50+,” says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg . “I love that it gives you medium-to-full, buildable coverage while still looking like actual skin. The formula is creamy and hydrating rather than thick or cakey, and it has a beautiful natural finish, which is exactly what I want around the eyes. It also has SPF 50+ and brightening tranexamic acid, so you’re getting complexion coverage and some skincare benefits in the same step.”
Finish: Natural Coverage: Medium to full
“Kosas Revealer Concealer is another great option if you want something that feels more like skincare-meets-makeup,” says Greenberg. “It contains ingredients including glycerin, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, squalane, caffeine, and peptides, and it has a creamy, skin-like finish. It’s especially nice if you want coverage that still looks like skin.”
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