Want a concealer that covers while still looking natural? Us too. Beauty director Victoria Jowett puts the latest formulas to the test
Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Concealer, £27 (25 shades)
Anastasia Beverly Hills has proved (once again) that she’s the queen of our make-up bag with this A* formula. The concealer is packed with pigment, making it ideal for high-coverage fans. It’ll cover up pretty much anything – spots, pigmentation, a late-night Grey’s Anatomy binge session…
Beauty Pie Everyday Great Skin Concealer, from £9.28 (14 shades)
The slim doe foot applicator gives more precision than any of the others on this page, so it’s perfect for make-up pros who want to carve out a sharp brow or define the perfect cut-crease. The matte finish doesn’t cake, smudge or transfer. All that, and the formula is vegan and cruelty-free. Win-win.
Rose Inc Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer, £23 (20 shades)
This creamy formula is so lightweight it melts into the skin like a dream. The silky texture contains vitamin E to help protect and condition the skin, along with hydrating squalane to soothe and nourish – all of which meant it covered my dark circles without clinging to the dry patches around my eyes.
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer, £25 (20 shades)
With ever so slightly less coverage than the others, this concealer is by far the most natural-looking (expect zero creasing or cakin