Many things — including genetics, dehydration, and late nights with your friends — can cause the dark circles under your eyes [1]. If you're looking to cover up discoloration specifically in your undereye area, or you just want to find a concealer [2] that you can use on areas of your face with hyperpigmentation [3], we've got you covered.
The best concealers for dark circles [4] are, in short, made with the right stuff. They're formulated with brightening pigments that help reflect light and hydrating ingredients that care for this delicate area [5] of skin. They also need to last through hours of wear, never creasing or oxidizing throughout the day. You don't have to spend a ton of money to find a great concealer [6] for under your eyes — there are plenty of options starting at just $6 that you can scoop up at your local drugstore [7] or Target.
Whether you're a full-glam kind of makeup wearer or like to keep things natural, you could benefit from having a reliable dark-circle concealer. After all, you never know when Netflix might drop a new show that you simple can't stop watching.
We've curated a list of the best under-eye concealers for dark circles for you to shop, ahead.
— Additional reporting by Jessica Harrington
Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Contour Concealer
The Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Contour Concealer [8] ($29) has a cult following for a reason. This creamy, full-coverage concealer helps brighten and smooth your skin, causing dark circles to vanish. Plus, the extra-large doe-foot applicator makes it super easy to apply.
Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Water, tears, sweat, and spontaneous thunderstorm are no problem for the Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer [9] ($28). This waterproof, transfer-resistant concealer will stick with you through it all, while also keeping your skin feeling hydrated.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer
The Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer [10] ($29) feels lightweight and hydrating on your skin, but it has an opaque, matte finish that looks like a second skin.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer
Not only will the Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer [11] ($6) cover up dark circles, but it also has skin-care ingredients like aloe and cucumber to gently hydrate your under-eye area.
Uoma Beauty Stay Woke Luminous Brightening Concealer
The Uoma Beauty Stay Woke Luminous Brightening Concealer [12] ($25) promises to be "your beauty sleep in a bottle" and, having tried it ourselves, we'd have to agree. The thick, ultrapigmented concealer disappears into skin and takes any remnants of dark circles with it.
Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment
You can either get the full eight hours of sleep or fake it with the Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment [13] ($48). The creamy formula deposits pearly color while it illuminates the area beneath your eyes, making you look rested even when you may not be.
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer [14] ($26) is made to tackle the circles beneath your eyes with its creaseless, waterproof, and highly opaque formula.
Huda Beauty The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer
Huda Beauty The Overachiever High Coverage Concealer [15] ($30) contains 31 percent pigment, meaning it's pretty damn opaque and able to take on even the darkest circles.
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer [16] ($9) does exactly that. It promises 24 hours of wear while also remaining water- and transfer-proof.
Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Full Coverage Concealer Fluid
The Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Full Coverage Concealer Fluid [17] ($28) will completely change your expectations of what a concealer can do. The hydrating formula camouflages dark spots, without that flaky effect on dry skin.
Nars Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer
Ask any beauty editor about their top five favorite concealers of all time and the
Nars Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer [18] ($30) is bound to make that list. Its full-coverage formula is able to hide even the most aggressive dark circles and moisturizes, too, so fine lines don't look pronounced.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup [19] ($10) does it all, from color correcting to brightening up the under-eye area, all while never looking cakey. It even comes with a built-in sponge so you can skip the extra tool.
E.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Concealer
For 15 hours, you can have a clear and creaseless complexion with the E.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Concealer [20] ($6). It's so affordable, you'll probably want to purchase it in a few shades to contour and highlight with.
KVD Beauty Lock-It Concealer Crème
The KVD Beauty Lock-It Concealer Crème [21] ($27) is built to last, so swipe it on for a wide-awake look that won't budge.
CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer
The CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer [22] ($6) gives you everything you'd want: its full-coverage formula instantly covers up blemishes and areas of hyperpigmentation and its jumbo doe-foot makes it super easy to do so. The best part — it will only cost you $6.