The Best Concealers for Mature Skin Don’t Emphasize Fine Lines
It’s no secret that the wrong complexion product can settle into fine lines and creases, doing everything but enhancing one’s look. The best concealers for mature skin, on the other hand, serve as a secret weapon for aging skin that not only blur imperfections, but brightens, smooths, and hydrates for a more youthful glow.
Vogue’s Favorite Concealers for Mature Skin:
The best bet for finding such a concealer, makeup artist J. St. Jaimes suggests, is to seek out hydrating and lightweight formulas with a natural or radiant finish. On the flipside, she says, “ultra-matte,” “camouflage,” and “long-wearing” are buzzwords to avoid. “These formulas are often too drying for mature skin,” she warns. “Concealer should move—and feel—like natural skin.”
As an antidote to drying concealers, pro makeup artists steer mature clients toward serum-like formulas, or any made with anti-aging ingredients. “Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane are all great ingredients to look out for,” says makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran. “They help to moisturize the skin and prevent the concealer from settling into fine lines and wrinkles.” She adds that peptides are good for stimulating collagen production, while antioxidants like vitamins C and E protect against environmental damage.
Once you find a formula that checks these boxes, personal preference comes into play—and that’s where this edit comes in. Whether you’re looking for medium, full, or just a hint of coverage, you’ll find an artist-approved pick in the list below. The mix also includes click-pens, a creamy pencil, tubes with built-in applicators, and a jar that comes with its own brush. But whichever application method you choose, tread lightly.
“It’s important to remember that even the best concealer can settle into fine lines if applied too heavily or if the formula is too thick,” St. Jaimes says. With that in mind, get ready to lighten up, in more ways than one.
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Best Anti-Aging: Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen
- Why We Love It: Victoria Beckham’s hallowed concealer pen, a go-to for 59-year-old Salma Hayek Pinault, is the first makeup product to include Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 complex. The proprietary ingredient combines age-defying vitamins, lipids, and peptides to support skin-cell renewal. Beckham’s high-tech concealer also contains acetyl-hexapeptide 8, which can diminish the appearance of frown and smile lines. That said, don’t hesitate to use the serum concealer around the mouth—or in any areas that need some TLC. “If you care deeply about skincare and maintaining youthful-looking skin, this may be the concealer for you,” St. Jaimes says. “It features the same nutrient-rich formula found in other Augustinus Bader products, and the texture feels absolutely dreamy.”
- Key Ingredients: TFC8, acetyl hexapeptide-8 (to treat wrinkles), polyglutamic acid (for moisture), squalane (for hydration and antioxidant protection)
- Best For: Normal-to-dry skin, no-makeup makeup, sensitive skin
- Shades: 16
- Type of Coverage: Light to medium
- Finish: Natural
