13 Concealers That’ll Cover Up Even the Angriest of Breakouts—From NARS, Hourglass, Tarte, and More

One Cosmo editor says: “Versed makeup is a dream for anyone with acne like me. I especially love the oversized applicator and the ultra-thin consistency of the brand’s concealer. I can quickly dab it on breakouts (and under my eyes and around my nose), blend it all out with fingers, and voilà! Glowy, even-toned skin.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, BEAUTY DIRECTOR

One Cosmo editor says: "Through my concealer testing journey, I’ve discovered that a concealer for acne needs to be able to cover up my active zits and any acne scars leftover. Weirdly, not every formula can achieve this. But I’ve been seriously impressed with this SPF 50 pick from Ciele. It’s completely full coverage after one coat, meaning I can help disguise any bumps and dark spots in one go. The added SPF is also fantastic—no, it’s not my go-to source of sun protection, but it does help add some extra coverage."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "My skin wearing this concealer? Blurred, smooth, soft, and basically poreless. It’s like magic for my oily skin. The matte finish seriously sets down too, so it lasts for eight or more hours easily. Plus, it has full coverage that doesn’t feel like full coverage, ya know? Instead, it has a light consistency that sets down without powder."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "I’ve put about a dozen of my friends, coworkers, family members, and also random strangers onto this full-coverage concealer (Hourglass, pls sponsor my life). When I dot it on a zit, the tiniest amount completely covers up any redness and even helps minimize the lumpy, raised look of a giant, hormonal pimple, in my experience. The consistency is quite thick (hence the coverage), so def blend this out with a brush to avoid streakiness or a cakey look."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "I am capital-L lazy most days, contrary to popular belief, which is why I pretty much always just slather my face in concealer, blend, and go on with my day. And this dewy one from Saie is perfect for that vibe. The medium-coverage liquid creates a smooth, blurred look on my skin, camouflaging textured pimples but also helps conceal dark circles and even out my skin tone. I just dot it all over my face, and blend with either a brush for more coverage or a sponge for more glow."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "Haus Labs is known for its skincare-infused formulas that have major color and coverage. This concealer tops of the list of my favorites from the brand, specifically for my most inflamed zits. This medium-coverage liquid is loaded with soothing arnica and niacinamide to help bring down swelling (whether that’s a blind pimple or under-eye bags). So when my acne is practically screaming at me, I just dab this on for some coverage without worrying it’ll make it worse, since the formula is also noncomedogenic."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "TikTok blew up when this affordable formula launched as a more lightweight, natural-finish version of the OG Camo Concealer (which I love, but find to be a bit drying on my skin). And it’s fab for hiding pimples, acne scars, dark circles—you name it. I just dot it right onto my skin, then stipple a brush to blend it out and keep the opacity."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "Want a concealer that’ll withstand the ~elements~? This sweatproof, waterproof, basically life-proof concealer from Make Up For Ever is the one. Once I dab it on my zit with my finger or a brush (don’t recommend a sponge for this because the creamy formula is on the thick side), it legit doesn’t move, even if I’m dripping sweat on the subway or at the gym."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "Scibelli turned me onto this creamy concealer last summer, and I’ve gone through an entire tube since. It’s so moisturizing (especially when I’ve got a smattering of scabbed-over, healing zits), leaving my skin looking so glowy. It blends seamlessly with my dewy foundations, especially with a sponge, because the consistency is so thin and lightweight. And it’s even got a teeny bit of peptides to help boost skin health and protect my skin barrier, which is a must with acne-prone skin."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "Weird, but this is one of my favorite foundations of all time. Yup, you read that right. I dot this formula all over my face, then blend with a brush, and it gives me the best medium-to-full coverage with a natural finish yet feels weightless. I only have to use the tiniest bit to cover my entire face, so a little goes a long way. It hides my active zits, as well as my acne scars, without feeling like I’m wearing a full face of foundation."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "When I just want to quickly and simply cover up my acne, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation, I reach for this multi-use stick from Merit. It has a unique texture that provides coverage and a natural finish, yet somehow feels so lightweight on my skin. I usually draw lines all over my face, then blend with a dense brush (understandably, the one from Merit is perfect for this) to buff it across my entire face."—BG

One Cosmo editor says: "Tarte's Marucaja Creaseless Concealer is the product I've relied on for my under-eye bags since I first tried it last year, and the corresponding color corrector did not let me down. The green blends out really nicely and the precise applicator is great for covering up my sporadic hormonal acne or getting in the crevices of my nose." —JASMINE HYMAN, BEAUTY EDITOR