The Best Undereye Concealers for Mature Skin That Brighten, Smooth and Hydrate

It’s amazing how just applying concealer can make any and all of the skin flaws we don’t want showcased disappear in seconds. In fact, sometimes it’s all we need to look perfectly put together! But when it comes to our undereye area, where skin is ten times thinner than anywhere else on the body, the formulas we relied on when we were younger on aren’t pulling their weight now that we’ve got wrinkles to mask, more discoloration and, of course, lots of dryness. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best undereye concealers for mature skin.

The skin under our eyes changes as we age

“When we’re younger, the skin under our eyes had more elasticity and was not affected by elements such as sun and dehydration,” explains celebrity makeup artist Jennifer Fleming. She adds that this makes what we were looking for in a concealer now different than in the past. Luckily, there are plenty of undereye concealers specifically for mature skin — and a lot of them are loaded with anti-aging ingredients that treat delicate eye skin at the same time.

So if you’re not sure where to start when looking for the best undereye concealer for mature skin, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for the makeup artist-approved formulas and application tricks that camouflage undereye beauty bothers and turn back the clock in an instant.

What to look for in an undereye concealer for mature skin

“When searching for a concealer for mature skin, consider options that are hydrating, creamy and brightening,” Fleming says. “Formulas with a doe-foot or wand applicator tend to have creamy formulas.” Makeup artist Ashleigh Ciucci adds that you want to look for something that’s high-pigmented (for coverage) but hydrating, so as to not settle into fine lines.

Ciucci also recommends looking for a concealer that targets the undereye area specifically since “a concealer for your face isn’t necessarily good for the undereye.” Plus, she adds that “a concealer you use for a blemish or discoloration, aka one that matches your overall skin tone, can’t always do the trick for the undereye.”

And for what to avoid when picking an undereye concealer, Fleming says to skip concealers that are fast-drying, cream-based and full-coverage. “Be mindful of stick concealers that may pull on the skin during application,” she says.

Best undereye concealers for mature skin of 2023

The best ways to apply undereye concealer

The #1 tip for applying undereye concealer for women over 50 is to place the product only in areas that need coverage, like the inner corners and outer corners of the eyes, says Ciucci. Less is more, she notes when it comes to concealer because “if you cake concealer all around the undereye, you’re only calling attention to the area” and emphasizing agers like fine lines and wrinkles.

Cuicci advises applying concealer as the first step of your makeup routine before any other product is used like foundation. The reason: “As you do the rest of your face, the concealer will dry a bit and ‘thicken,’” she says, which gives the product more coverage while still offering a natural finish. This trick also helps the concealer blend in seamlessly with foundation instead of sitting on top of it. To do: Simply add one dot of concealer directly under the inner corner and one dot directly under the outer corner of each eye and let sit, then apply foundation as usual and blend out the concealer immediately after.

When it’s time to blend the dots of concealer, it’s best to use gentle tapping movements, says Fleming as “a tapping motion protects the delicate area under the eyes.” And while makeup sponges and fingertips are great for blending in concealer, Fleming likes to use a fluffy blending eyeshadow brush since it “protects the elasticity of the eye, while simultaneously blending the product for a seamless application.”

Check out the video below for more anti-aging undereye concealer application tricks from makeup artist and YouTuber @RisaDoesMakeup.

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