Best Concealer for Mature Skin

At 42 years old, the skin under my eyes resembles a flaky biscuit more than a plump dumpling. I love biscuits, just not there. Many concealers look nice when first applied, but by midday, any hydrating ingredients have evaporated, leaving behind crusty, dusty leftovers.

When it comes to concealer for mature skin, I feel like I’m tried them all. Haus Labs, Hourglass, Makeup by Mario, Kosas, the list goes on. Most are just fine, some are problemeatic and only these made my top picks for the best concealer for mature skin.

NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Concealer Serum

Who this is for
If you have very dry skin, the hydrating serum texture feels more like an eye cream than makeup. This is for you if you need long lasting hydration and moderate to full coverage. A little goes a long way and this is also my most budget friendly pick.

What makes it effective
Tremella mushroom extract helps to retain serious hydration all day while cica and green tea soothe.

Buy NYX Bare With Me Concealer
ULTA | Amazon

Alleyoop Game Face Second Skin Concealer

Who this is for
If you need to brighten and conceal quickly and on the go, Alleyoop has got you. This is the only concealer on the list that has it’s own applicator built in. There’s a fingertip-like sponge on one end, making it easy to blend after applying or touch up on the go.
It’s medium coverage, but layers well, so best for those who like to keep things light and add as needed.

What makes it effective
Rosehip Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil moisturize the skin while Aloe Stem Cell Extract calms and soothes.

Buy Alleyoop Game Face Concealer
ULTA | Amazon

Winky Lux Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer

Who this is for
If you need full coverage but have dry skin that gets drier as the day goes on, you’ll like this. It’s the fullest coverage of the bunch so you may want to get a shade for the under eye and another for the rest of the face to conceal age spots, or blemishes. A little goes a long way and the needle nose tip makes it easy to dispense just a tiny amount.

What makes it effective
Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help to retain moisture, while vitamin E, mineral oil, petrolatum and beeswax hydrate the skin.

Buy Winky Lux Peeper Perfect Concealer
ULTA | Amazon

Tower 28 Hydrating Serum Concealer

Who this is for
This has true medium coverage so works well for those who need subtle brightening and don’t like to see the coverage of makeup on the skin. It’s the most lightweight of the options so if you don’t like the feeling of makeup, and don’t have very dry skin, you’ll enjoy it.

What makes it effective
Hyaluronic acid helps to retain moisture and tiger grass extract soothes and calms sensitive skin.

Buy Tower 28 Serum Concealer
Sephora | Amazon

How to apply concealer

Whichever formula you choose, you’ll want to make sure you’re applying it correctly for the most natural results.

For concealers with doe foot wands (like Alleyoop and Tower 28), I never want to see swiping on the skin. This is a guaranteed way to dump excess product. I’d prefer you dot gently in the places you need coverage, then blend with your finger in tapping/pressing motions or a small brush like this one or this one.