Makeup Artists Swear By These Concealers for Mature Skin for a Flawless Finish (2025)

Omayma Ramzy, a celebrity makeup artist based in LA, recommends this best-selling, cult-classic concealer from NARS (it even previously earned a spot in our 2023 Beauty Awards!). “The hydrating formula on this brightening concealer is truly wonderful, and it blends into foundations and even drier complexions,” she says. Available in 30 shades and made for all skin types, the weightless formula is infused with a botanical blend including magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract, and vitamin E to help hydrate and firm skin. It delivers medium, buildable coverage with a radiant finish—plus, it’s crease-resistant, water-resistant, and sweat-resistant, too.

What an editor says: Prevention’s Associate Commerce Editor, Hannah Jeon, loves this concealer (especially when paired with her tried-and-true NARS foundation!). “It feels so lightweight and hydrating on my skin, and applies smoothly to cover up blemishes and brighten up my dark circles,” she says.

If you’re looking for a good drugstore budget pick, Maybelline has you covered with their best-selling concealer (it currently boasts nearly 225,000 ratings on Amazon!). At under $10, it offers a hydrating formula with crease-resistant coverage—and it truly does it all, from concealing to correcting, contouring, and highlighting, to “erase” the look of dark circles, brighten dull skin, and color-correct redness. Plus, it also comes with a sponge-tip applicator that makes it easy to apply on the go.

What the reviews say: “Great for dry and/or mature skin under eyes... I have mature skin and this does not create or highlight crepey skin and wrinkles,” said one Amazon customer. “It lasts a really long time without creasing or fading. It’s better than more expensive concealers I’ve tried. It’s not too thick or dry, spreads easily and covers well. Excellent product!”

Dr. Camp recommends this concealer from BareMinerals, which provides medium buildable coverage with a luminous finish. “With a lightweight, creamy feel, and available in a number of shades, this concealer is made with 90% naturally derived ingredients to brighten dark circles and reduce the look of fine lines,” he notes. The formula features white water lily extract, which helps to soothe and hydrate skin, as well as mineral-coated pearls that help to visibly brighten skin and reduce the look of dark circles and imperfections.

What the reviews say: “Perfect. Everything you want in a concealer: lightweight, perfect blending, great coverage,” said one customer who’s over 60 years old. “I find I can use alone, over or under makeup. Does not irritate my sensitive skin.”

“This holy grail classic is perfect with its light coverage, radiant finish, and easy to use applicator pen,” says Ramzy. “I adore it for brightening wrinkled areas.” A concealer and brightener hybrid, it boasts a hydrating formula that’s infused with brightening vitamin E as well as soothing marigold and Moroccan calendula extract. This concealer pen also comes with a built-in soft bristle brush, which you can apply with a click to instantly brighten under-eyes for fresh, illuminated complexion.

What the reviews say: “The best! At 75 years old, I have tried many concealers but always come back to this one,” one Sephora customer raved. “It is the only one that never cakes or feels dry on the underage. The colors are luminous, soft, and lively; the texture is light and creamy so blends easily. It truly does bring this older skin a definite glow! It will always be my favorite!”

This hydrating and brightening concealer from Armani Beauty comes recommended by Dr. Camp. “This lightweight liquid concealer is made with glycerin, caffeine, and vitamin E to hydrate skin, reduce under-eye puffiness, and instantly smooth, brighten, and conceal imperfections,” he says. Available in over 20 shades, the hydrating formula provides buildable, medium to high coverage, yet is still lightweight with a skin-like, naturally radiant finish.

What the reviews say: “Mature skin friendly! I’m at the point where a full coverage concealer is mandatory and not an option for my under eyes, and this concealer is definitely a cult-favorite for a reason because it’s fantastic, especially for mature skin,” one shopper wrote. “It’s full coverage but still looks natural and you get a lot of product. I layer another concealer on top in a lighter shade for brightening and it still doesn’t cake or crease after layering. The perfect no-fuss concealer.”

Coming in an easy-to-use stick form, this concealer from Bobbi Brown evens and brightens dark circles, discoloration, and other imperfections with long-lasting wear. “I love these concealer sticks,” says Spickard. “They have an amazing shade range and sit so lightly on the skin. They’re not heavy but provide great coverage.” The hydrating, creamy formula (which is also waterproof and sweat-resistant!) is designed to smoothly glide onto skin for sheer-to-full buildable coverage without settling, creasing, or caking.

What the reviews say: “I have been struggling to find something that doesn’t dry out, cake, or crease under my eyes and this is it,” said one reviewer. “It goes on smoothly and easily, hydrates and adds enough coverage to hide my darker circles without forming ceases and making my 48-year-old eyes look even older!”

Ramzy recommends this pick from Charlotte Tilbury, a full-coverage liquid concealer that reduces the appearance of dark circles, blemishes, and imperfections with a radiant, natural-looking finish. “The buildable coverage and sponge applicator on this make it really easy to use and the Persian silk tree bark extract gives a brightening and lifting effect on the eyes, which we love!” says Ramzy. The Magic Precision cushion applicator is designed to roll over your skin smoothly for flawless, easy application.

What the reviews say: “I’m 45 years old and I can’t wear concealer that’s too thick as it looks caked on under my eyes with mature skin,” one Nordstrom shopper shared. “This is what it’s named—magic. It’s applied so thinly and like a second skin and not cakey at all. I’m really pleased. It gives me just the right concealment.”

Mann recommends this full-coverage concealer “for its lightweight, buildable coverage and diverse shade range.” Boasting a 4.4 rating from over 10,000 shoppers on Amazon, it comes in 24 shades ranging from light to deep and it costs under $30 (which is relatively affordable compared to other options on this list!). Best of all, its hydrating, waterproof formula includes plenty of powerhouse skincare ingredients, including peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. The brand claims that you just need one dot of the product to brighten, conceal, and smooth dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and other imperfections.

What the reviews say: “Really works...You only need to use a tiny bit and it covers everything,” one reviewer said. “It works wonders on mature under eyes and it doesn’t settle into fine lines like most concealers. I’ve looked a long time for a great concealer and my search is finally over...I wouldn’t want to go through the zombie apocalypse without it.”

“The Hourglass concealer is creamy, buildable, and avoids settling into creases,” says Mann. Weightless, waterproof, and crease-resistant, the full-coverage liquid formula features light-reflecting microspherical powders that blur, brighten, and smooth the skin’s appearance for an overall brightening effect and a natural, airbrushed finish—making it especially great for dark circles and discoloration as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also available in a wide range of shades and comes with a custom applicator that delivers the perfect amount of product onto skin for all-over, precise coverage.

What the reviews say: “Best concealer I have ever used...I am over the moon about this concealer,” said a Sephora customer. “This stuff really does have an airbrushed effect. My pores, small lines, and wrinkles are all less noticeable. This stuff doesn’t sit in my creases and holds all day without looking cakey under my eyes. I’m also very happy with the fact that it’s waterproof.”

“I adore the Cle de Peau concealers on mature skin,” says Spickard. “The formula has a beautiful glide to it but sets down nicely and adheres to the skin with a radiant finish.” Though pricey, this multi-tasking concealer stick packs a punch with SPF 27 protection, long-lasting full coverage that doesn’t crease or fade, and a creamy and smooth texture you can effortlessly apply on the go. It’s also packed with hydrating, skin-soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, argan oil, Zingiber Aromaticus extract, and more.

What the reviews say: “This is by far the best concealer I have ever tried. And I have tried a lot in my 49 years. Nothing works better!” one Nordstrom reviewer said. “It is expensive but lasts me around two years. I will never buy another concealer again. It also does not dry out.”

Ramzy loves Tarte’s Shape Tape Concealer “because it doesn’t get cakey or dry.” Available in a very wide range of shades (48 different shades, to be exact!), the formula provides full coverage with a natural matte finish, and is packed with hydrating, soothing ingredients like shea butter and mango butter, as well as brightening licorice root. It’s designed to be crease-proof without settling or caking, while helping to smooth and blur the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What the reviews say: “As a woman with aging skin, I don’t like products that cake and settle into fine lines,” explained one shopper. “This seemed to fill in and smooth those lines and stay that way.”

✔️ Look for hydrating ingredients. “On mature skin, it’s important that everything is providing hydration and radiance while also providing coverage,” says Spickard. Dr. Camp agrees, noting that mature skin is often on the drier side as a result of reduced sebum production over time. Because of this, he recommends looking for hydrating ingredients like vitamin C (an antioxidant that protects skin from free radicals), hyaluronic acid (which improves hydration), and niacinamide (which calms inflammation). Other moisturizers to look out for are water, vitamin E, and propylene glycol (a humectant that helps the skin retain moisture).

✔️ Opt for dewy or radiant finishes. “Matte finishes may be more appropriate for those with oily skin, as matte products contain ingredients to limit shine,” says Dr. Camp. But because mature skin is often on the drier side, dewy or radiant finishes may be better “to add moisture and make skin appear better hydrated,” he says. Spickard also warns against using a concealer that is too matte, noting: “You want something with some emollience but also want some tackiness, something that will stay in place once you’ve put it there.”

✔️ Choose the right type of formula. Concealers can come in different forms, and you’ll want to choose the one that’s best-suited for your skin type. “Thicker products, like creams or concealer sticks may have more staying power, but liquid formulas offer the benefit of being more hydrating,” explains Dr. Camp.

✔️ Find the right shade. The best concealers come in many different shades to suit a wide variety of unique skin tones. Pick one that closely matches your natural skin tone or opt for one that’s a touch lighter, advises Ramzy. “A trick I like to do is to use a slightly brighter color in the areas of wrinkles, to ‘bounce out’ the shadow,” she says. “These are areas like folds around the mouth or eyes. The key is to just use the amount that you need and to not go overboard so that it doesn’t end up looking cakey.”

Keeping concealer from settling into wrinkles is all about the prep, according to Spickard. Before applying makeup, use a skincare product with caffeine and hyaluronic acid to depuff and hydrate the skin around the undereye, he recommends. “But don’t over saturate the area,” Spickard adds, noting that doing so can cause the creasing you’re trying to prevent. You’ll also want to using a hydrating product all over your face for best results.

“The best way to keep concealer from settling into wrinkles is to use a lightweight or HD formula and then set it with a translucent powder,” explains Ramzy. “The key is really to use a very light amount of product in the areas that have deeper set wrinkles, so try focusing on just the areas that you’d like to brighten first.”

Both Ramzy and Spickard recommend using concealer sparingly on mature skin. “I start in the areas that need the most product, or areas that you see the most redness, then work the product out into the rest of the skin to get it evened out,” says Ramzy.

Spickard suggests only using product where you really need it. “You want the absolute lightest amount of coverage where the skin moves (crows feet area, laugh lines, forehead, etc),” he continues.

“Apply concealer on mature skin in areas of concern, such as discoloration around the nose, under the eyes, and on blemishes, similar to younger skin,” adds Mann.

This answer typically varies depending on who you ask, but Ramzy, Mann, and Spickard use concealer after foundation when it comes to mature skin. “In many cases, the foundation will do most of the legwork for you,” Ramzy says. “I love then going in and concealing very specifically only the areas that really need it.”

Spickard agrees, saying, “I prefer to do a very light wash of foundation first to see where we land and then spot conceal any areas we may need more coverage.” This prevents you from using more product than you actually need, he points out.

Mann likes applying concealer after foundation “for a more polished look.”

Using concealer on mature skin can help “cover up the appearance of skin imperfections that develop as a result of aging, such as dark undereye circles, sun spots and discoloration, and increased background redness and sun damage,” says Dr. Camp.

“No matter what age you are, concealer can work wonders for brightening under the eyes or covering breakouts,” adds Ramzy. “More so, concealer for mature skin targets issues like sun spots, wrinkles, rosacea, or any veins.”

Plus, concealer may be a better option than foundation for covering up specific imperfections. “Concealer has a higher pigment load that allows for more coverage than foundation provides,” explains Spickard. It can also allow you to skip foundation all together, says Mann.