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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vanese Maddix and Lucy Smith

10 best concealers tested on different skin tones to hide blemishes

We tested with two complexions – one oily, one dry - (Lucy Smith/Vanese Maddix/The Independent)

Anyone dealing with acne or dark circles is unlikely to leave the house without one of the best concealers in their make-up bag. As much as we love to champion the natural look, there are days when an extra layer of confidence is welcome – and a concealer does just the trick.

According to professional make-up artist Florence White (who’s tended to the faces of Anne Hathaway, Sarah Pidgeon and half of Hollywood), concealer is “a clever scientific formula which targets specific areas of the face, such under eyes, red veins and pimples, and adds light to any dark areas like the inner corner of the eyes and maniacal folds (laughter lines).”

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