The Best Concealers for Acne

This cushiony vitamin E-infused concealer takes the top spot on our list due to how well it works on acne-prone skin. It uses high-definition pigments to completely conceal any blemishes and redness while never caking, creasing, or settling into dry patches.

It contains light-diffusing particles to leave your skin looking fresh and radiant, which also makes it a great option for using under the eyes for extra luminosity. If you are looking for a concealer that feels lightweight yet provides a full-coverage finish—this is the one to go for.

This concealer from NYX combines skincare with makeup to ensure you create a smooth base while also giving your skin a dose of healthy ingredients. Tremella mushroom, cica, and green tea all combine to keep your skin glowing throughout the day.

Available in 16 shades, this concealer hides acne, blemishes, dark circles, redness, and irritation while still feeling breathable on the skin. It also comes in at an affordable price and as you only need a tiny amount, one bottle lasts a long time.

This cruelty-free pick from Wet n Wild provides a gorgeous soft-matte finish that can be built up from medium to full coverage. Infused with hydrating ingredients such as shea butter, licorice root extract, and mango seed butter, this concealer leaves your skin looking and feeling soft and smooth.

Having one of these on hand means you are always ready for any unexpected breakouts or acne flare-ups. Once applied this concealer stays looking fresh all day with minimal touch-ups.

Suitable for all skin types, this luxury concealer gives any makeup look an elevated finish. The liquid formula has light-reflecting properties that give your skin that sought-after lit-from-within glow.

The silky texture blends into the skin seamlessly making it a great option for those who are beginners to makeup as it is so easy to apply. It also has the bonus of containing microspherical powders that add a blurring soft-focus finish to the skin.

Acne breakouts can often come hand-in-hand with redness so this multi-use concealer is the ideal choice to ensure you always have a product that can effectively hide several different skin issues at once.

It has been infused with haloxyl to help reduce inflammation and dark circles, and also comes with a built-in sponge tip for a hassle-free application.

This clean concealer from Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs works like a dream on acne and blemishes. The non-comedogenic formula effectively conceals and heals skin through a mix of blurring pigments and skin-nourishing ingredients.

Hydrating niacinamide and hyaluronic acid combine with fermented arnica to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation while also de-puffing to leave your skin looking refreshed and healthy.

No one knows more about concealer than renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath, which is why the concealer from her namesake brand is one of the best on the market. Suitable for all skin types it successfully conceals acne and blemishes without ever appearing or feeling heavy on the skin.

It also tackles fine lines and wrinkles with its vita-serum complex while the optically diffusing pigments leave the skin with an airbrush-like finish.

The last thing you want when you are going through an acne breakout is to cause your skin further irritation. If you find makeup products can tend to further aggravate your skin, this serum concealer from clean beauty brand Tower 28 is gentle enough to keep your skin calm while also providing sufficient coverage for blemishes.

The formula contains lysine to help promote collagen production and reduce dryness, as well as hyaluronic acid to maintain your skin’s suppleness and smoothness. Finally the addition of centella asiatica leaf extract helps to soothe delicate complexions.

Using concealer on dry skin can be slightly tricky to get right. Unlike other products on the market, this pick from Kosas goes on like a dream and doesn’t settle into dry patches after a few hours of wear.

Both non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic, the creamy formula combines arnica and panthenol to hide blemishes and calm redness, while hyaluronic acid, peptides, caffeine, and pink algae extract work together to keep your skin looking plump, supple and depuffed.

For those with both oily and acne-prone skin, this concealer is the one to go for. The oil-free formula prevents your pores from clogging further and the addition of acne-fighting medicine salicylic acid helps to treat current breakouts.

The innovative microclear technology means not only does this product conceal blemishes it also helps to clear them up and heal them more quickly.

This best-selling concealer can not only be used to hide blemishes but its full coverage formula also works amazingly to contour and highlight. Both hydrating and weightless if you like to keep a minimalist makeup bag this is the one to invest in.

The ingredient list of this concealer proves why it's so popular, as it contains a mix of skin-enriching extras to ensure your complexion stays nourished. Coconut water keeps your skin moisturized, alpine rose gives it a healthy glow, while hyaluronic acid leaves it looking smooth and plump.

If you find it hard to find your exact shade match in a concealer, this radiant finish pick from NARS has one of the widest selections available with over 30 different tones. It also comes in a mini size—ideal for travel or if you just want to test it out before investing in the full size.

In addition to the light-diffusing pigments, this concealer also contains a potent botanical blend of magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract, and vitamin E to reduce redness, strengthen the skin barrier, and deliver moisture to your skin.

This concealer works to camouflage any breakouts, redness, or blemishes in an instant. The full-coverage satin finish formula offers intense pigment that glides on seamlessly and stays in place all day.

Next time your acne flares up, having one of these concealers on hand will help you avoid the panic and enable you to get your base back to looking its best in no time.

If you live in a hot and humid climate or don’t have time for touch-ups throughout the day and have been searching for a concealer that doesn’t budge no matter how sweaty it gets, take a look at this waterproof option from L’Oreal.

Available in 25 shades, this full-coverage liquid concealer delivers a smooth matte finish that hides everything from acne, dark circles, scars, and discoloration. It can also be used on the body and for contour and highlighting by choosing a shade or two darker or lighter than your natural skin tone.

This award-winning concealer from Lancôme’s Teint Idole range provides a gorgeous matte finish that feels comfortable to wear and never settles into scars, fine lines, or wrinkles. Part skincare, part makeup, not only does this product effectively conceal, it also hydrates and soothes your skin.

The breathable liquid formula has been infused with rose extract to seal in moisture, water lily extract to calm and cool skin redness, along with moringa seed to protect against environmental aggressors.