The best concealer will put in overtime to make light work of blemishes, under-eye circles, uneven skin tone – or indeed, all three; it can help disguise tired eyes that haven’t had nearly enough sleep; and it boosts confidence when spots rear their ugly heads.

Of course, different occasions (not to mention skin types) call for different concealers. Some days, all you want is subtle, sheer coverage with a luminous finish, while on others – the morning-after-the-night-before, for example – you require a heavy-duty camouflage effect. What doesn’t change is the need for a flexible, almost elastic concealer formula that melts beautifully into the skin, delivering smooth, even coverage. What you want is a good multitasker: a product that won’t rub off, crumble or transfer, but will hide all manner of imperfections with ease.

Forget the concealers of days gone by, when looking cakey was the norm; formulas now are infinitely better, working with the skin rather than against it, and melting seamlessly in. What’s more, many of them combine pigment with skincare-worthy ingredients that mean your skin reaps the benefits of a serum while you go about your day. After all, finding the best concealer for you isn’t just about creating a flawless finish.

Once you have found the best concealer for you, your skin will thank you. For all of your texture, finish and coverage requirements, here is Vogue’s edit of the best concealers to buy now – from Tom Ford’s Emotionproof Concealer (great for weddings) to MAC’s Studio Fix Conceal & Correct Palette.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Concealer

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Concealer

If you’ve tried Giorgio Armani’s cult Luminous Silk foundation, you’ll know how brilliant it is at offering just the right amount of coverage and the ultimate radiant finish. The concealer is just as good and blends seamlessly into skin.

Chantecaille Real Skin + Eye Face Stick

Chantecaille Real Skin & Eye Face Stick

Creamy, lightweight and in a travel-friendly stick format, Chantecaille’s concealer is a must-try for those who like a soft touch.

NYX Professional Born To Glow Radiant Concealer

NYX Professional Born To Glow Radiant Concealer

Thanks to micro pearl pigments that reflect light and brighten dark circles, this NYX concealer really does make skin look like it was born to glow.

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation And Concealer

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation And Concealer

If you like to keep the products in your make-up bag to a minimum, look no further than Clinique’s dual foundation and concealer which offers full coverage and a flawless finish.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer

For those who want to treat their skin to some nourishment while disguising blemishes, look to Bobbi Brown’s hybrid serum concealer; expect a fresh, flawless finish and hydration thanks to mushroom, Indian tree root and bamboo grass extract within the formula.

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Concealer

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Concealer

True to its name, this liquid concealer lasts for up to 16 hours and won’t budge no matter how much humidity you are hit with.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick

Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick

For those that like a full coverage concealer that isn’t cakey, look no further than Marc Jacobs’s offering, which is formulated with snow mushroom to help hydrate as it conceals.

MAC Studio Fix Conceal & Correct Palette

MAC Studio Fix Conceal & Correct Palette

Can’t find the exact concealer shade for you? One of MAC’s six-part palettes will have you covered in both winter and summer when our skin tones change – you can also layer or blend for the ultimate colour match.

Tom Ford Emotionproof Concealer

Tom Ford Emotionproof Concealer

We all have those occasions when we know tears will roll and for every one of those, you need Tom Ford’s Emotionproof concealer – it will stay put through those trying moments.

Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer

Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer

Using clever adaptable pigments, this fluid concealer is equally as good on grey, sallow skin as it is on red, raised skin. The angled doe-foot applicator allows you to apply small amounts in delicate areas (like under the eyes) or sketch a little more broadly across larger areas if needed.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Nars’s award-winning concealers are truly amazing. This particular one is popular for its medium to buildable coverage, which allows for correction with a more natural and dewy finish – it works perfectly on fine lines under the eyes.

Glossier Stretch Concealer

Glossier Stretch Concealer

Elastic micro-waxes mean that Glossier’s Stretch Concealer never settles into fine lines, whilst the oil-packed formula gives it a dewy finish. Perfect for subtle, natural-looking coverage.

Sarah Chapman Eye Insurance SPF 30 Protecting Eye Tint

Sarah Chapman Eye Insurance SPF 30 Protecting Eye Tint

If it’s a light-reflecting glow you want under your eyes rather than anything too full on, Sarah Chapman’s new eye tint is your guy. This light-as-air formula is pro at making you look more awake and simultaneously firms, brightens and protects from UV damage, thanks to an SPF of 30.

Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher

Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher

The Retoucher does exactly what it says on the tin. Perfect for concealing blemishes and imperfections, its Lipo-Siliconic compound provides a traceless plaster-like cover which blends seamlessly into the skin.

Kevyn Aucoin The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer

Kevyn Aucoin The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer

Imparting a bright finish, this concealer feels like satin and contains brightening pearls to help lift areas of darkness or uneven skin tone. It’s particularly brilliant for underneath the eyes.

Uoma Beauty Stay Woke Luminous Brightening Concealer

Uoma Beauty Stay Woke Luminous Brightening Concealer

A brilliant shade range for all undertones plus fun packaging make for a must-buy concealer that, importantly, is also small enough to fit in any purse or clutch bag you own.

BECCA Ultimate Coverage Longwear Concealer

BECCA Ultimate Coverage Longwear Concealer

Known for products that make skin glow, Becca’s longwear concealer is no exception: it utilises light pigments to blur fine lines, pores and uneven texture while imparting a satin finish, which makes skin look fresh and radiant.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

Designed to diffuse light for a soft-focus appearance, Laura Mercier’s Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer works wonders on dark circles but remains more or less undetectable on the skin. Shades are divided into cool, warm and neutral undertones, making it easier than ever to find your perfect match.

Erborian BB Eye Touche Parfaite

Erborian BB Eye Touche Parfaite

With purslane, a powerful antioxidant that is also anti-inflammatory, this concealer is as good at being an eye cream as it is obscuring undereye bags.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Instant Fix Concealer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Instant Fix Concealer

Double Wear foundation is a best-seller for a reason, so if you’re a fan of the classic Estée Lauder foundation, you’ll love this full-coverage finish concealer. The dual-ended wand has one side that dips into a hydrating base to prep the area, while the other gives instant brightness and coverage.

IL MAKIAGE F*ck I’m Flawless Concealer

IL MAKIAGE F\*ck I’m Flawless Concealer

For a vast spectrum of shades that are sorted into skin tone and undertone to make finding your perfect shade easier, this longwear concealer is the ultimate for covering all manner of skin concerns, from blemishes to undereye circles. A must try.