The 12 Best Waterproof Concealers, According to Makeup Artists

Best Overall

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer

$27 at Sephora $19 at Walmart $27 at Nordstrom

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 14 | Size: 0.2 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

Benefit’s Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer is a waterproof concealer that’s versatile enough to become your new go-to. The liquid concealer gives lightweight coverage that won’t cake or crease. And it draws on classic hydrators—like butylene glycol and dimethicone—to give you that smooth, natural finish you’re looking for. The concealer is meant to keep you going for up to 24 hours, and because it's great for a range of different skin types (oily, dry, and combination), it’s a particularly well-rounded pick.

Best Budget

Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Under-Eye Concealer

$7 at Amazon

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 5 | Size: 0.2 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

Looking for a solid waterproof concealer that won’t break the bank? Maybelline has you covered. The brand’s Super Stay Concealer gives lightweight coverage that will last up to 24 hours. And it’s loaded with moisturizing ingredients that help it go on smooth. Thanks to this nourishing formula, you shouldn’t have to worry about your concealer caking—instead you can expect an even, natural finish. Also nice? The concealer comes in a smaller container, so you can toss it in your bag and take it with you on the go.

Best Drugstore

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer

$13 at Amazon $15 at Ulta $12 at Target

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 25 | Size: 0.3 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

L'Oréal’s Infallible Full Wear Concealer is a solid buy—and since you can score it at the drugstore, you’ll never have to worry about going without it. The concealer gives the lightweight coverage you crave. And since it boasts a larger-than-average applicator, you can use it for everything from acne to dark circles. The non-greasy formula goes on smooth and matte, and lasts for up to 24 hours. And if you want to use it as a highlighter or a contour product, you can; just scale your concealer up or down a couple of shades.

Best for Dry Skin

Lancôme Effarcernes Under-Eye Concealer

$34 at Amazon $31 at Ulta View on Lancome-usa.com

Coverage Level: Medium | Finish: Matte | Shades: 10 | Size: 0.5 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

If you have dry skin, you probably want a concealer that provides coverage and hydration.—and Lancôme’s Effacernes Concealer does just that. The waterproof concealer is packed with moisturizing ingredients, which lend the concealer its creamy texture and help it go on smoothly. The concealer provides full coverage that should keep you going all day long. And though it’s packed with hydrators like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, it gives skin a natural-looking, matte finish so you don’t need to apply powder, according to makeup artist and esthetician Ivey Rodgers. “This can cause the concealer to crease easily,” she warns.

Best for Oily Skin

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

$32 at Ulta $32 at Target $32 at Tartecosmetics.com

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 36 | Size: 0.33 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

“If you have oily skin, you should avoid anything too emollient—like lanolin, beeswax, or cocoa butter,” Fong says. “These ingredients tend to crease or cause a slip-and-slide effect.”  Tarte’s waterproof concealer is not only void of these, but it moisturizes your skin while absorbing excess oils, helping you balance out your skin without overly drying it out. And since the product is a concealer, first and foremost, it gives the full, crease-proof coverage you’re looking for. It’s also packed with conditioning ingredients like mango butter, so it will glide on extra-smooth and keep you going for up to 16 hours at a time.

Best for Combination Skin

Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer

$38 at Amazon $34 at Sephora View on Makeupforever.com

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 10 | Size: 0.5 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

Make Up For Ever’s Full Cover Concealer is creamy but oil-free—a combination that makes it a great pick for a variety of different skin types. The concealer draws on plastic polymers to lock in moisture and microcrystalline cellulose powder to absorb excess oils, keeping you hydrated while giving you a smooth, even finish. Though the concealer goes on creamy, it dries matte and a bit faster, so Rodgers advises building your coverage quickly. “The finish is natural on this one, so no powder is necessary, especially if you're using it under the eyes,” she says.

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation & Concealer

$22 at Sephora $30 at Beautybay.com View on Danessamyricksbeauty.com

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 16 | Size: 0.34 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Danessa Myricks’ cult-loved concealer isn’t just designed to cover. The product was crafted to balance out your skin every time you wear it, helping you cut down on the need for concealer in your routine. The waterproof formula draws on vitamin E to nourish and protect your skin from sun damage, along with plant-derived squalane to stabilize oil production. Since the foundation-concealer hybrid is designed for adjustable coverage and the tiniest bit lasts all day, it’ll make an easy addition to your makeup kit.

Best for Sensitive Skin

Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer

$29 at Amazon $29 at Ulta $28 at Dermstore

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 16 | Size: 0.3 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Dermablend’s Cover Care Concealer is a waterproof concealer that is designed to be gentle and sensitive skin-friendly. The concealer is vegan, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic—which is a fancy way of saying it won’t clog your pores. And it’s loaded with hydrating ingredients that will moisturize your skin—like glycerin and vitamin E—while giving you the coverage you’re looking for. The creamy concealer is designed to go on smoothly, with a lightweight finish that looks matte and feels comfortable.

Best Shade Match

Laura Mercier Weightless Perfecting Foundation

$52 at Sephora $52 at Ulta $52 at Nordstrom

Coverage Level: Buildable | Finish: Natural | Shades: 22 | Size: 0.18 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: No

Laura Mercier’s shade-matching technology offers three incredibly easy ways to find your perfect shade. Simply start by classifying your skin tone as fair, light, medium, or deep. Then, consider whether your skin undertones are warm, cool, or neutral. After activating these two filters, their site will give you a few concealer shades it thinks are right for you. There’s also an option to virtually try it on, as well as a handy tool that pairs one of their shades with another brand you’re currently using. This way, you’ll connect with a concealer that's weightless and hydrating but also completely right for you.

Best for Dark Circles

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer

$29 at Amazon $14 at Sephora $21 at Ulta

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 24 | Size: 0.4 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

It Cosmetics' Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer delivers on its name. The waterproof concealer gives high-pigment coverage that won’t crease or crack. And since it’s loaded with moisturizing and firming ingredients—like collagen and hyaluronic acid—it should help you cut down on puffy under-eye bags, as well as dark under-eye circles. We were also impressed by the concealer’s ability to withstand sweating through the hottest temps. It makes sense, though, because the product is waterproof, humidity-proof, sweat-proof, and can last up to 24 hours. NY-based celebrity makeup artist Ivy Ermert Nadire recommends using a good eye cream before application to ensure a smooth finish and has even found that IT doubles as an excellent spot concealer.

Best Travel-Sized

Juiva's Place Magic Mini Concealer

$14 at Amazon $14 at Ulta

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Matte | Shades: 24 | Size: 0.3 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

This concealer from Juvia’s Place is formulated to be both waterproof and weightless—two words we love to hear when it comes to concealer. The concealer glides on smoothly and sticks around for hours, giving you the low-maintenance, long-lasting coverage you’re looking for. It's also available in 24 different shades, so it’s easy to find an option that suits your skin undertone. And since it comes in a tiny, travel-friendly tube, it’s incredibly easy to throw in your purse or carry in your pocket.

Best Vegan

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer

$15 at Sephora $30 at Ulta $30 at Dermstore

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Radiant | Shades: 30 | Size: 0.2 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Looking for a vegan concealer that genuinely works? Tarte’s Maracuja Creaseless Concealer gets the job done without creasing under your eyes. The creamy concealer provides full, long-lasting coverage, looks like skin, and doesn’t settle or crease at all. And it draws on skin-beneficial ingredients—like vitamin C, vitamin E, and passion fruit extract—to nourish your skin every time you wear it. When it comes to this concealer, a little goes a long way. (Really, you may be surprised at how far a single dot can get you.) And since the concealer comes in 30 different shades, it’s easy to find an option worth committing to and sticking with.

Best Breathable Formula

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer

$30 at Amazon View on Amazingcosmetics.com

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 16 | Size: 0.2 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Rodgers swears by this breathable water-resistant concealer that she says has been top-tier in the beauty industry for decades. “The coverage is full, buildable, and you only need a small amount,” she adds. “If you want more of a matte look, you can set this one with a bit of translucent powder.” We also co-sign the tiny tube’s ability to hide undereye circles, blemishes, dark spots, and tattoos, thanks to its 16 color-correcting shades. The fact that it’s packed with vitamin E to protect, moisturize, and calm the skin, plus cucumber extract to depuff is a built-in bonus.

Best Multipurpose

Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer

View on Kevynaucoinbeauty.com $37 at Bluemercury.com $37 at Neiman Marcus

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 16 | Size: 0.3 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Designed to be used as a multi-purpose spot concealer, foundation, or contour/highlighter tool, legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin had sensual skin in mind when he created his radiance-enhancing corrector. The palm-sized pot is infused with good-for-your-skin ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamin E, and honey, and the full-coverage, waterproof formula can instantly zap surface redness into oblivion (a smidge of shade 12 is the best for that, BTW). We noticed that it didn’t cake or settle into pores or fine lines and felt nice and bouncy—never tacky. If you want to thin it out, pros suggest adding a little primer and blending with your fingers or a brush, then setting with loose powder for longevity.

Best for 24-Hour Wear

Smashbox Concealer

View on Ulta View on Ulta $29 at Nordstrom

Coverage Level: Full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 25 | Size: 0.27 fl. oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Loads of 5-star reviews praise Smashbox’s last-all-day waterproof concealer for its bag-erasing superpowers and thin, yet buildable consistency. Ermert Nadire is also a fan, saying that when she wants makeup that lasts, she trusts Smashbox. “This concealer comes in a wide range of colors and a little goes a long way,” she shares, adding that it glides on and sets in a soft, diffused manner, making it easy to work with. Another reason to add to cart? “It’s excellent for combination or oily skin types.”