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The 9 Best Hydrating Concealers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Dry skin and concealer don’t always mix—take it from someone who has combination skin that gets dry more often than not. However, that’s not to say that dry skin-havers can’t find blemish-camouflaging and brightening potions that don’t crease, flake, or wreak havoc on their complexions. “A hydrating concealer should feel like skincare,” says professional makeup artist Catrina Breitweiser. “The best formulas melt into the skin, don’t settle into lines, and still look fresh hours later,” she adds.
Though concealers will never have them same potency as actual skincare, many are infused with the vitamins and hydrating acids that dehydrated skin needs, and through much trial, error, and guidance from expert makeup artists, we’ve found more winners than we thought possible. From serum-like formulas that are beloved backstage to drugstore picks that won’t break the bank, we’ve found the best hydrating concealers on the market in 2026. Keep scrolling to discover the nine that won our favor and scored MUA approval.
The Best Hydrating Concealers of 2026, At a Glance
Best Overall: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer
Haus Labs
Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
Pros: Creamy formula, plays well with other products, long-wear
Cons: Honestly, none
Skin type: All, including acne-prone | Key ingredients: Niacinamide, fermented arnica, hyaluronic acid | Shades: 31 | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Finish: Natural
As a makeup lover with dry skin, Who What Wear’s associate beauty editor Alyssa Brascia can’t recommend Haus Labs’ Triclone Skin Tech concealer enough. The non-comedogenic formula, enriched with a hyaluronic acid complex, niacinamide, and fermented arnica, is comfortable and breathable on her characteristically dry skin while offering impressively long wear—she trusts it to hold up from the beginning of her 9 a.m. work day to her late-night commute home after a work dinner. She’s yet to find a foundation, skin tint, or tinted moisturizer that it doesn’t layer nicely with, and she’s always impressed by how little it clings to dry skin or setting powder. Oh, and did we mention its inclusive shade range? 10’s across the board.
Customer review: “I’ve used a lot, A LOT of concealers and this is the best one out there. Very hydrating, and perfect for the under eye for ANY AGE! I’m in my mid 30’s so things are getting a little dry on the skin upset my eyes, this is perfect for that tired underage area!”
Best Investment: Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer
Dio
Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer
Pros: Long-wearing, ultra-light formula, healthy skin-finish
Cons: Quite pricey
Skin type: All | Key ingredients: Iris extract, wild pansy extract, nasturtium extract | Shades: 30 | Coverage: Full | Finish: Natural
If you’re looking for something top of the line, we urge you to turn your attention towards this full-coverage option from Dior. The backstage secret behind so many red carpet and fashion show glams, this skincare-infused formula is certifiably transfer-proof, effectively masks blemishes and dark circles, and offers up to 24 hours of hydrating wear. “This has a serum-like consistency that is perfect for dry skin,” says editorial makeup artist Sara Talias. “It provides lasting coverage and additional [hydration], leaving a beautiful finish on the skin.” Plus, if you live in a warm climate, you can rest assured that this formula will hold up in the heat.
Customer review: “After many failed attempts with other concealers this is really the best I’ve tried. Full coverage without being cakey and doesn’t crease. Great for normal to dry under eye skin.”
Best Drugstore: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
Pros: Low-priced, crease-resistant, lightweight formula
Cons: Sponge tip can dispense unevenly
Skin type: All | Key ingredient: Haloxyl | Shades: 20 | Coverage: Medium | Finish: Natural
“The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer is a tried-and-true formula that creates a thin veil of coverage under the eyes,” says Talias. Maybe one of the most popular drugstore beauty products on the market to this day, this low-priced concealer pulls the weight of a luxury formula. It’s infused with dark circle-blasting haloxyl and is impressively resistant to cracks, creases, and flakes, making this a great option for mature skin types, too. “The light texture provides enough moisture for dry skin and lasts all day,” Talias adds.
Customer review: “I have tried all the expensive concealers. Tarte was my favorite, but I have to admit this is the best. I’m 74, and this really does the trick, looks natural, and blends well with my bronzer. So it is better than the others by a long shot and lasts longer. It brightens but is light coverage with no caking.”
Best Budget: E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
E.l.f. Cosmetics
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Pros: Low-priced, long-lasting formula, smooths texture
Cons: Not many skincare benefits
Skin type: Dry, oily, combination | Key ingredients: Dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate | Shades: 25 | Coverage: Full | Finish: Satin
Without knowing the name or price, you’d never guess this dreamy concealer was just $8 due to its blendable formula, creaseless wear, and impressive full-coverage consistency that manages to still look natural. A drugstore favorite, this E.l.f. elixir hydrates and soothes the skin with the help of sodium hyaluronate and rose flower water. If you’re looking for an alternative to the pricey picks up top that can still compete with their performance, you’ll want to pick up this tube.
Customer review: “I have combination skin, but under my eyes is a dry spot, so I have to use a hydrating concealer. So many of the good ones on the market are matte, which is a nightmare for my skin. I was so grateful when I found this one and I love it. It covers great and looks smooth on my under-eyes.”
Best for Mature Skin: Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Concealer
Armani
Luminous Silk Hydrating Concealer
Pros: Long-lasting formula, brightens under-eyes, diffuses fine lines
Cons: Could expand its shade range, pricey
Skin type: All, including mature | Key ingredients: Caffeine, vitamin E, glycerin | Shades: 21 | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Finish: Radiant
While this formula wears like a dream on all skin types, we particularly favor this hydrating concealer for those with mature skin. The brand’s famous Luminous Silk Foundation is a favorite for all complexions, and the matching concealer is just as dependable thanks to its skincare-boosted ingredients list, de-puffing powers, and crease-resistant formula that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines instead of settling into them. Brascia swears by this concealer for long days in dry environments, and she’s even used it on her 54-year-old mother, who also approves of the designer formula.
Customer review: “This is a beautiful and illuminating concealer. It is very lightweight, but did not settle into my crow’s feet. Despite its consistency, it still provided substantial coverage. I strongly recommend!”
Best for Blemishes: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Nars
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Pros: Masks blemishes, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, hydrating formula
Cons: Can crease under the eyes
Skin type: All, including acne-prone | Key ingredients: Magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract, vitamin E | Shades: 30 | Coverage: Medium | Finish: Radiant
We’d be remiss to discuss hydrating concealers without giving this iconic formula from Nars its flowers. Every swipe and dot of this elixir leaves smooth, blurred skin in its wake, even on dry types (and especially on acneic skin). A multi-active blend of vitamin E, magnolia bark extract, and grape-seed extract in this formula helps to hydrate and strengthen the dermis, making it a great option for dry, compromised complexions. This formula easily covers blemishes, and it can stay put for up to 16 hours.
Customer review: “I’ve been buying this since it came out, and it really does stand the test of time. I have acne-prone skin, and this covers my blemishes so well. I don’t know what it is, but it fully covers any redness or discoloration. It also blends seamlessly with foundations. I will continue to buy as long as they sell it. Five stars!”
Best for Sensitive Skin: Kosas Revealer Concealer
Pros: De-puffs and brightens under-eyes, minimizes fine lines, calms stressed skin
Cons: None
Skin type: All, including sensitive and acne-prone | Key ingredients: Caffeine, hyaluronic acid, peptides, arnica | Shades: 38 | Coverage: Medium | Finish: Radiant
Editors and makeup artists alike have raved about this dreamy, hydrating concealer from Kosas since its launch in 2020. “The Kosas Revealer Concealer is so dewy and creamy, creating a radiant finish for a dry under-eye area,” says Talias. “I love the clean ingredients and the skincare elements,” she adds. Infused with a medley of caffeine, hyaluronic acid, pink algae extract, peptides, and arnica, you can expect calmer, smoother skin and immediate hydration, making this an everyday staple. “This is a great concealer to dot under eyes during the day,” says Talias. Plus, it comes in 38 shades—the most inclusive on this list.
Customer review: “Amazing Concealer! I have always been a Tarte Shape Tape girl but now that I’m 47, I’ve noticed my under eyes were looking dry and wrinkles were more noticeable with that concealer. After trying Kosas, I’m hooked! My under eyes look like I’m in my 30s again.”
Best Brightening: Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Pros: Glowy finish, brightens dark circles, wide shade range
Cons: None we can think of
Skin type: Normal, dry, combination, oily | Key ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, lotus flower extract | Shades: 47 | Coverage: Medium, buildable | Finish: Radiant
Rare Beauty’s Liquid Touch Foundation is one of my top formulas, and the concealer of the same name is equally as good. Distinguished by its brightening powers, this medium-coverage formula helps to plump, hydrate, and revive the skin with a radiant formula that evens dark circles and redness while imparting a health-looking glow. We love that it’s lightweight, yet offers serious moisture thanks to a blend of sunflower seed oil and lotus flower extract.
Customer review: “I’ve tried a fair amount of different concealers. This is the best I have found so far that works for me… I don’t use foundation just this concealer and I get so much compliments about my skin and makeup every single time I go out… I have a combination skin and this doesn’t break me out, doesn’t crease or look patchy on me. This is so creamy yet lightweight. It doesn’t take my moisture away like other concealers do, doesn’t oxidize, lasts a very long time on the skin, and covers a good amount of my imperfections (Acne scars or acne in general)… This product is so underrated!”
Best Crease-Resistant: Tarte Shape Tape Ultra Creamy Concealer
Tarte
Shape Tape Creamy Concealer
Pros: Won’t settle into fine lines, 12-hour wear, impressive shade range
Cons: tk
Skin type: Dry, mature | Key ingredients: Prickly pear, hyaluronic acid, vegan squalane | Shades: 47 | Coverage: Full | Finish: Natural
Tarte’s cult-loved formula is my go-to everyday concealer. This particular version of the formula is great for dry skin because it provides the same amount of coverage with a few added hydration boosters like hyaluronic acid, mango butter, prickly pear, avocado butter, and shea butter. I can also personally vouch for the fact that this formula never creases, cracks, or flakes.
Customer review: “I absolutely love, love, love the original Shape Tape concealer, and the coverage it had for my dark circles, but it was just too heavy, and after halfway through the day, I felt like it aged me. So I sadly had to let it go. When I saw they came out with this. It was everything I loved about the original shape tape, but so much more lightweight and lasts throughout the entire day. I can even build the coverage without it looking like too much. So excited to have the coverage of the original without the cakieness!”
What to Look For in a Hydrating Concealer
- Ingredients: One of the first things shoppers should consider in a hydrating concealer is the ingredients list. “Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid or peptides and a finish that smooths and brightens without drying,” says Breitweiser. “If a concealer makes your under-eyes look dry, it’s not the right one.”
- Finish: Though the finish of your concealer is usually up to personal preference, dry skin types should search for those with radiant or natural dry-downs. Because formulas like the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer and Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer have somewhat dewy finishes, the result is a more hydrated look and feel on the skin—even dry complexions. This can help even out texture as well as improve the hydration levels of your skin.
- Price: The best hydrating concealers come in a range of prices, making brighter, more even skin accessible among most budgets. Our lowest-priced pick, the E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, holds its own alongside the pricey Armani’s Luminous Silk Hydrating Concealer, which has extra bells and whistles but offers similar hydration levels. No matter your budget, there’s a tried-and-true winner for you.
How We Chose
We chose the best hydrating concealers of 2026 by analyzing old and new formulas on the market after much real-world testing, product research, and corroboration with professional makeup artists. Because we’ve been an authority in concealer shopping for quite some time (and believe that classic concealers are mainstays for a reason), we analyzed a dated list of our favorite hydrating concealers and compared our picks to new favorites, comparing and contrasting each against one another before deciding on these nine formulas.
Why Trust Us
At Who What Wear, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Over the years, our editors have tested thousands of products—including skincare, makeup, haircare, and nails—while also working closely with trusted experts, like renowned dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists, and other leading industry insiders. Together, this ensures every guide is well-researched, inclusive, and relevant to you.
We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favorites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how, and what we’d truly recommend to our closest friends and family members.
