11 Best Hydrating Concealers for a Crease-Free Finish

I have a love-hate relationship with concealers. While I’m a big fan of the way they can take your base from good to great, I often find that, after a few hours of wear, I am left with a trio of concealer deadly sins: caking, cracking and creasing. So, like any good beauty editor should, I have made it my mission to rectify this problem and find out which concealer formulas can offer great coverage and still look as good at the end of the day as when I put them on. After speaking to some experts, you likely won’t be surprised to hear the verdict—you need a good hydrating concealer for the job.

You see, hydrating formulas aren’t just great concealers for dry skin, they can actually be beneficial for all skin types, depending on your desired finish. They not only offer pigmented coverage, meaning they’re great for spot coverage and as an under-eye concealer option, but they’re also packed with skincare ingredients which work to keep skin nourished and hydrated, too. This means your concealer not only applies more smoothly but is also less likely to dry out and settle in creases throughout the day, ensuring it stays looking its best.

“Hydrating concealers help the skin stretch and move without drying it out,” said makeup artist, Katrin Rees ,when I asked her advice on the subject. “This, in turn, helps to reduce the production of wrinkles and creasing. Hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, are great when used in concealers, especially around areas like the eyes where it can help to reduce [the appearance of] fine lines, wrinkles and dryness.”