Best eye cream and concealer combos For Flawless Under Eye Makeup
By Allison Lax
Say goodbye to creases and fine lines with top eye cream and concealer combos that keep your under eyes smooth, hydrated, and bright all day.
There are few things more frustrating in a beauty lover’s life than getting that base foundation for your makeup looking poppin’, only for your concealer to crease under your bright, beautiful eyes. Fine lines become accentuated, dry flakes set in, and before you know it, the very product you used in hopes of looking extra bright-eyed and bushytailed has you feeling—well, anything but.
Though some ~skincare skeptics~ view it as little more than a fancy, expensive form of moisturizer, eye cream is actually an essential step in making sure your concealer works as it’s supposed to; aka, gliding smoothly over your undereye area to camouflage dark circles and erase fine lines. However, it’s crucial that you find the right eye cream to get the job done. So sit back, relax, and read on to learn about the best product combos—concealer and eye creams (plus a few extras)—that will make you look like you got a full eight hours of well-deserved beauty sleep.
Conceal The Deal, By Lawless
Lawless’ Conseal the Deal may be *this* writer’s personal favorite for her own makeup routine (cough, cough), and what’s wrong with that?! Long-wearing and lightweight, this powerhouse product uses a hydrating antioxidant complex and brightening caffeine to perk up the undereye and keep fine lines undetectable. Though it technically works for any skin type, its moisturizing properties make it especially useful for dry-skinned girlies!
Revealer Concealer by Kosas
You may have seen this concealer mentioned on Exhibit A before, and for good reason! This 38-shade concealer is more than just versatile—it’s also incredibly effective. By using a combo of hydrating ingredients—caffeine, pink algae, hyaluronic acid, arnica, and peptides—this do-it-all formula brightens the under-eye area while reducing crows’ feet to the bare minimum. Fun fact: it’s fragrance and irritant-free, which makes it perfect for sensitive skin.
C5 Super Boost Eye Cream, by Paula’s Choice
Another writer favorite making an appearance, here. This Vitamin-C packed product is the first half of your perfect eye cream/concealer combo. A powerhouse all on its own, it combines Vitamin C, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to overcome dullness in the undereye area and provide a smooth base for concealer. Essentially, it acts as a skincare alarm clock, and who doesn’t need that?
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment
Oh my moisture! If you struggle with a dry undereye, you NEED Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream. Paraben-free and fragrance-free, this hella moisturizing formula serves as a perfect base for even the most heavy duty of concealers. Pro tip: Make sure you apply this cream about 10 minutes before said concealer—otherwise, the thickness of the formula may interfere you’re your makeup laying smoothly.
Dieux Forever Eye Mask
This nifty little silicone eye mask is a makeup lover’s new BFF! This reusable eye patch is the definition of a multitasker. While you can use the mask to seal in serums and creams for maximum absorption, you can also use it to catch eye makeup fall-out, as well as to plump fine lines. Can we get a win-win-win? Make sure you place it directly under your water line for max benefits!
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder by Pat Mcgrath Labs
If Pat McGrath Labs wasn’t already an A+ in our books, it certainly is now. Their new Sublime perfection Under-eye Powder is pretty much a saving grace for girlies who wish they knew how to bake their makeup without having it turn into a flaky-ass mess. The feather-light formula blurs imperfections that concealer can’t quite touch, making your makeup look as glam as it possibly can. Could we ask for more?!