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This $7 Concealer Will Make Your Angry Red Pimple Disappear

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    Best Matte Formula

    Tarte Shape Tape Corrector in Green

    Best Matte Formula

    Tarte Shape Tape Corrector in Green

    Pros
    • Thin
    • Only takes a little
    Cons
    • Harder to blend

    One of America’s favorite concealers has now been reborn in a color-correcting format. The thin, matte potion balances out redness across your face so your base looks more even. “A little product goes a long way—and one light dot does the trick at masking pesky acne. The formula is thin, so don’t worry about your undereye looking cakey. This makes such a difference.”

    Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

    Best Overall

    Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

    Editor’s Choice

    Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

    Best Overall

    Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

    Pros
    • Creamy
    Cons
    • Product an separate

    For that healthy, glowy look devoid of redness, look no further than Dr. Jart’s Color Correcting Treatment. Plus it offers you an ever-so important layer of mineral SPF 30 protection.

    Sephora rating: 4/5 stars

    A Sephora reviewer says: “I basically just use this in place of foundation now and it’s great at covering up redness!”

    Best for Acne-Prone Skin

    Color Correcting Concealer

    Color Correcting Concealer

    Best for Acne-Prone Skin

    Color Correcting Concealer

    Now 27% Off

    Pros
    • Oil-free
    Cons
    • Can feel drying

    Swipe away any redness with Neutrogena’s velvety color correcting concealer—it’s oil- and frangrance-free, giving you the coverage you need without the cakiness.

    Amazon rating: 4.2/5 stars

    An Amazon reviewer says: “I have a couple large dark spots on my face. This product has great coverage to even out my skin tone and cover the dark spots.”

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    Best for An Even Base

    Color Correcting Liquid Concealer

    Color Correcting Liquid Concealer

    Best for An Even Base

    Color Correcting Liquid Concealer

    Pros
    • Easy to blend
    Cons
    • May need to reapply

    ULTA knows a thing or two about what makes a great beauty product. You’ll see what we mean when you try this waterproof Color Correcting Liquid Concealer. After all, it is a spin off of their best-selling Full Coverage Liquid Concealer. Expect creamy, lasting pigment.

    Ulta rating: 4.2/5 stars

    An Ulta reviewer says: “I have an olive complexion and wear glasses so I have the worst dark circles. Concealer only does so much so the color corrector is fantastic because it covers them and gives me a flawless base around my eyes before I apply the rest of my makeup.”

    Best Waterproof Green Concealer

    Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer

    Cover Stick Concealer

    Best Waterproof Green Concealer

    Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer

    Now 13% Off

    Pros
    • Waterproof
    Cons
    • Can feel greasy

    Eliminate redness with the swipe of the hand. Apply a small amount of concealer and easily blend the hypoallergenic formula with your fingers. Bonus: It’s waterproof.

    Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

    An Amazon reviewer says: “I’ve used this product for years. Dependable quality.”

    Best Lightweight Formula

    CC Red Correct

    CC Red Correct

    Best Lightweight Formula

    CC Red Correct

    Pros
    • Contains SPF
    Cons
    • Pricey

    Velvety, hydrating, and blendable, Erborian’s CC Red Correct is your answer to lightweight color-correcting coverage that flatters every skin tone. Plus, it features SPF 25.

    Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

    An Ulta reviewer says: “My nose has a perpetual pink tint to it for some reason, probably from burning by the pool too many times as a kid. Regardless, this dreamy creamy tube of fix-it glides on to undo the pink before I put on my makeup. It’s lovely and does the job!”

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    Best for Dark Circles

    LA Girl HD Conceal High Definition Concealer

    HD Conceal High Definition Concealer

    Best for Dark Circles

    LA Girl HD Conceal High Definition Concealer

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    Pros
    • High coverage
    Cons
    • Can be hard to blend

    A top Reddit recommendation, this wonder product can cover dark circles and unwanted tones and textures. And, let’s be real, at such an affordable price, what do you have to lose?

    Amazon rating: 4.4/5 stars

    An Amazon reviewer says: “If you have dark circles like I do this is perfect for you.”

    Best for Sensitive Skin

    MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Primer Color Corrector

    Step 1 Primer Color Corrector

    Best for Sensitive Skin

    MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Primer Color Corrector

    Pros
    • Very blendable
    Cons
    • Strong scent

    This all-over anti-redness primer can be worn alone or before a full beat.

    Sephora Rating: 4.3/5

    A Sephora Reviewers Says: “I have rosacea, when it flares up and I want to tone it down, but don’t want to wear makeup, I use this. It really makes a difference.”

    Best for Sensitive Skin

    HD Photogenic Concealer

    HD Photogenic Concealer

    Best for Sensitive Skin

    HD Photogenic Concealer

    Pros
    • Gentle
    Cons
    • Creases

    If you’re looking for a product that’ll get the job done, may we suggest NYX’s HD Photogenic Concealer?

    Ulta rating: 4.1/5 stars

    An Ulta reviewer says: “I have severe enough rosacea and sensitivity, so I’ve tried everything to minimize that redness and embarrassment. Happy to report the search is over; this is strong enough that only one or two of swipes on problem areas neutralizes the discoloration, and creamy enough that it doesn’t cakeify on my very dry skin. It also holds up beautifully beneath all sorts of base products from concealer to full-coverage foundations.”

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    Best for Color Correcting

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Color Corrector

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Color Corrector

    Best for Color Correcting

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Color Corrector

    Pros
    • Only need to use a small amount
    Cons
    • Thick consistency is hard to blend

    Use this all over your face if you’ve got ruddy tones that need some evening out. It can also be applied for on-the-spot coverage.

    Macy’s rating: 3.9/5 stars

    A Macy’s reviewer says: “This camouflage corrector worked very well for me. Only a very small amount is needed and it is easy to apply. The coverage lasted all day!”

    Best Kit

    L’Oreal Infallible Total Cover Color Correcting Kit

    Infallible Total Cover Color Correcting Kit

    Best Kit

    L’Oreal Infallible Total Cover Color Correcting Kit

    Pros
    • Four colors included
    Cons
    • May not be suited for dry skin

    This L’Oreal palette has got your back—neutralize redness, discoloration, dark circles, and dullness all at once.

    Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

    An Amazon reviewer says: “This is my 3rd repeat purchase. It works well to cover up and camouflage discolorations and flaws, and it is not expensive like some other brands I’ve tried.”

    Best for Every Day

    Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Pen

    PhotoReady Color Correcting Pen

    Best for Every Day

    Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Pen

    Pros
    • Easy to blend
    Cons
    • Lightweight coverage may not cover all redness

    We can all agree our zits are our Public Enemy No.1—target them with this precision brush for easy application anytime, anywhereHigh-Definition Filter Technology (TBC) captures and transforms any light, to blur and soften flaws, leaving the perfect app filtered look.

    Amazon rating: 4.1/5 stars

    An Amazon reviewer says: “Amazing blending power. PERFECT for blending minor blemishes. Put just a dab on them and blend VERY gently with a sponge. I found that that gets me the best results.”

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    Best for Beginners

    Correct & Perfect All-in-One Color Correcting Palette

    Correct & Perfect All-in-One Color Correcting Palette

    Best for Beginners

    Correct & Perfect All-in-One Color Correcting Palette

    Pros
    • Easy to use
    Cons
    • Pricey

    Gone are the days of lugging around a million products everyday—Stila’s Color Correcting Palette brings you everything you’ll need for flawless skin in one sweet little compact. It’s easy, buildable, and blendable.

    Nordstrom rating: 4.7/5 stars

    A Nordstrom reviewer says: “Gives as little or as much coverage as you need and has a perfect texture.”

    Meet the Expert

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    Aliana Lopez is a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist.

    How does green concealer work?

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    It’s color theory! Colors across the color wheel from each other cancel each other out. So green will help to neutralize any red pigments showing up on the skin.

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    How do I use green concealer on a zit?

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    “First layering the green concealer then topping it with your foundation, any discoloration that still peaks through can easily be covered with your normal concealer,” Lopez says.

    How do I use green concealer to cover a rash, hickey, or inflammation?

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    “If your needs are for neutralizing a larger area of redness, a primer or tinted green moisturizer may be a better option,” Lopez says. “The best thing to keep in mind is less is more, so thin layers of the product will result in a more natural, seamless look.”

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    Beauty Director

    Chloe Hall oversees all beauty coverage at ELLE.com. She knew she wanted to get into beauty the moment Donna Summer came on her screen and she’s been chasing the perfect disco shadows ever since. Her sweet spot is the intersections of beauty with current culture, whether it’s music, movies, or social media. You can find her in Brooklyn with her pug or in Rihanna’s comment section.

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    Trang Trinh is ELLE.com’s freelance ecommerce writer.

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    Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor

    Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made. 

     

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