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Get the look that one influencer described as “fresh and ready but not complex” with the help of these lightweight formulas.

When doing a “no makeup” makeup look, beauty content creator Layal Assi says she gravitates towards full-coverage concealers to minimize the need for foundation. For Assi, less foundation means less setting powder, making both her morning routine and finished face simpler. 

“The ‘no makeup’ makeup look is essentially a message of ‘I’m fresh and ready but not complex,’” said fellow beauty content creator Isdianys Araujo, calling concealer one of the “key pieces” to the look.

To help you achieve the “no makeup” makeup look or to truly give you makeup that doesn’t feel like makeup, we asked Assi, Araujo, Freedman and other makeup artists and beauty content creators about the best easy-to-wear and discrete concealers. For every option, we included a review from someone who doesn’t like to wear a lot of makeup, or who doesn’t like to look like they’re wearing a lot of makeup. 

We love Merit Beauty, from their lip blushes to tinted sunscreens, so we trust their formulations. The Minimalist is a hybrid foundation and concealer than you can use to touch up spots or even out skin tone all over. It's non-comedogenic and reviewers say it stays on all day. 

Promising review: "This tool is a new number one product in my morning routine! They were not kidding when they said it would replace your concealer and foundation. The ease of this product is why I will always use it! Especially grateful it's good with acne prone skin." —Carli S.

Get it from Merit Beauty for $38 (available in 29 shades).

When asked about the best concealers, especially for people who don't wear a lot of makeup, Freedman and two other beauty content creators immediately cited the budget-friendly Maybelline Instant Age Rewind.

"Maybelline Instant Age Rewind is a classic and has been a favorite since I first started wearing makeup in high school," said beauty TikTokker Lauren Peters. "It's perfect for covering dark circles and hyperpigmentation under the eyes."

Plus-size fashion and beauty content creator Ashley Lopez said she's used the product for over 10 years. "It’s lightweight, hydrating and brightens under the eyes so much," she said, "not to mention super affordable so it’s a staple in my makeup collection." 

Get it from Target for $10.79 (available in 18 shades).

Three beauty content creators named Nars Radiant Creamy concealer as a good luxury option. Peters suggested it because "it's on the lighter coverage side, has the largest shade range, and doesn't settle into your fine lines." 

While it looks great on its own, Assi said the formula builds well if you're wearing other makeup. "It comes in so many shades which makes it easy to spot-conceal while it still looks like one with my skin," Assi told us. 

Beauty and fashion content creator Carobi Parada said Nars "never creases under my eyes and gives me the most beautiful coverage." 

Promising review: "Great coverage! I normally don’t wear a lot of makeup and this concealer is light weight and hides blemishes! Compact size is easy to bring everywhere!" —Lindsay robinson

Get it from Amazon for $25.70+ (available in 28 shades).

Rusanda loves Urban Decay's Quickie concealer for how easy it is to tap on the skin with its built-in brush. "Amazing medium-to-buildable-coverage concealer and perfect for on the go," she said. "I love this for a quick routine in the morning or when I am out and about. It looks so natural on the skin."

Get it from Amazon for $33 (available in 19 shades).

Lavinia Rusanda, a beauty and skin-positive content creator, loves the budget-friendly Elf Hydrating Camo concealer for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

"It works great on my dry and sensitive skin to not emphasize my texture more," Rusanda said. "Lightweight on my acne and buildable coverage so I can decide if I still want my spots to peak through or not! Breathable and doesn't make me break out. I love highlighting the center of my skin with this concealer and letting the rest of my skin shine!"

Promising review: "I have eczema, acne, and seborrheic dermatitis. this triggers none of them. works great for spots and under eye darkness. use less than you think you need." —frank

Get it from Ulta for $8 (available in 20 shades).

For super minimal makeup, Peters recommended NYX Bare With Me. "It provides the coverage without feeling cakey," she said. "My go-to concealer on a no-foundation day."

Araujo called it "extremely hydrating, also lightweight." "It's suitable for all skin types and is perfect for everyday makeup looks," she told us.

Promising review: "What’s not to love about this concealer? The pump makes controlling the amount used easy. It blends seamlessly with fingers, sponge or brush. Doesn’t crease on my dry, mature skin. It’s perfect for those “no makeup days”. I’m in love! Nyx, please don’t discontinue this!" —cam29

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 17 shades).

If you're looking to really treat yourself, Araujo recommended Dior's Forever Skin Correct, calling it a "must." "It offers full but buildable coverage; best of all is that just in a single sweep it covers not only redness but conceals under-eye circles with no transfer," she said. 

Get it from Sephora for $42 (available in 28 shades).

Susan Zeytuntsyan, a professional make-up artist in Los Angeles, recommends Kosas' Revealer Concealer. "A little goes a long way and it provides great coverage without feeling or looking heavy. I also love that it's not drying and has a very natural, skin-like finish," Zeytuntsyan said.

Promising review: "I love love love this stuff! I have a hard time finding the right shade but this is perfect. A little goes a long way. I use this instead of a full face of foundation. It blends out effortlessly and leave a natural skin finish. Stays on through stress sweat and touchy-feely kids. It’s my favorite product rn, I’ve been using it for about 3 months. I highly suggest y’all give it a try. Creamy, full coverage, blends like a dream, great for no-makeup makeup AND a full beat! I’m picky With my products and have been on this new journey to find what makeup products work for me as I get back into the work force. This is officially a staple." —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in 38 shades).

If you're going for the glass skin look, Lopez says Hourglass's Vanish Airbrush concealer is it. "If you want fuller coverage that melts into the skin, the Hourglass Vanish concealer is your girl," Lopez said. "It covers anything you need, won’t crease and blurs skin texture while still looking like skin." 

Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in two sizes and 32 shades).

Brett Freedman, a Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist, said the area around around your eyes has a super high concentration of blood vessel with some of the thinnest skin on your body. If you’re trying to cover dark circles or capillaries, he suggests going for a fuller coverage formula — but only on the dark or red places. 

“You really want to have an even tone all over into the eye area,” Freedman told us. “Placement is crucial. No big jumps that distract from the eyes... which should be the focus.”

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