All of us have blemishes, dark circles under our eyes, or large pores that we want to cover up. A concealer can be the best option for that. Whether you want a natural finish, shine, or full coverage, there’s a vegan concealer available.
Best vegan concealer picks
Currently, most of the high street store concealers still use animal products. Brands like NARS, Maybelline, Bobbi Brown and Dior are just a few of the concealers that still aren’t vegan-friendly.
However, there are plant-based concealers available and these can offer the same coverage and luminosity. Better still, many of them are packed with natural ingredients that also help your skin become healthier, so you won’t have to cover it up so much.
Let’s take a look at our favorite vegan concealers available now.
Taking a more detailed look into these vegan concealers
This is a favorite for many. It offers medium coverage that still gives you a look as though you’re not wearing too much makeup. It’s creamy and gives a luminous finish. Better yet, it’s really easy to blend. Additionally, if you’ve got dark circles, this is the perfect option as it is ideal for under the eyes. However, covering blemishes is not its strong suit because of its luminous finish.
This vegan concealer has a dual purpose. First, it’s great at covering up everything you want to hide. Then, it also brightens to give you a radiant finish. Good for all skin types, it comes in a variety of shades too. The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid, peptides and caffeine. This combination hydrates, plumps, and smooths your skin. Better yet, as it’s lightweight, and even after use, it looks natural on your skin.
This concealer has a unique cream-silk texture that gives a truly amazing finish. It’s designed to give you long-lasting, full coverage in a cake-free way. You can build it up too, and it’s available in 12 different tones. The flexible pigments in the liquid create a micro-concealing effect. This means that rather than just covering up, it diffuses dark circles, blemishes, or redness so that you look as though you haven’t even applied any concealer.
This is a great way to help improve your skin. It’s good at covering up dark circles, acne, redness, and more. It’s also useful if you have dry skin as this will nourish and soothe to give you a perfect-looking complexion. Not only that, but it’s made from a range of natural ingredients including tremella mushrooms, cica, and green tea for hydration. There are 13 different shades to choose from. And, it offers medium coverage without being cakey. Application is very easy thanks to the helpful pump, but you will need at least two pumps and a blending brush to cover up more problematic areas.
This concealer is all about brightening your face and giving you a lift. The vegan concealer contains a range of hydrating ingredients. These give you medium coverage which is completely buildable for up to 16 hours of wear. You can even conceal and contour to give yourself an instant eye or facelift effect. The formula contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for refining, vitamin C for giving you that glow, and vegan collagen to improve the look of your skin each time you apply it. Impressively, dark circles are reduced by 40%.
This is one of the most popular vegan concealers out there with one sold every 12 seconds. It’s full-coverage and uses tape technology to instantly smooth, brighten and firm up the skin. You get an instantly lifted look when you apply it. It is a bit pricey though, but it’s worth it if you’re ready to splash out. One downside is that Tarte is cruelty-free, but Kose, the parent company, is not. The other downside is that the wand is huge, but you only need a small amount which makes proper application a bit tricky.
This highly popular concealer is great as a skin-improving concealer while also giving lasting coverage and being crease-proof. It reduces pores and lines, gliding on smoothly and easily for the best coverage. It uses kaolin clay to absorb excess oil making it great for those with combination or oily skin. Additionally, it instantly boosts skin hydration. It has a natural, matte finish too. However, it appears to be discontinued which is a disappointment for its fanbase.
This is one of the more high-end vegan concealers out there, and this is reflected in the price — it’s around $29 per concealer. However, it is very hydrating and able to quickly and efficiently cover up any blemishes or dark circles you may have. It also helps to make your skin look better over time as well. It uses barrier-restoring hyaluronic acid. And, it’s 92% made from natural ingredients for a long-wear formula that can highlight and soften.
This vegan concealer has a great consistency and is an ideal option for light coverage under the eyes or to create an even skin tone. It’s made from plant oils such as apricot kernel, moringa and camellia seed oils to keep your skin hydrated. The concealer is creamy too so that it blends well with your skin tone. It’s ideal for any skin type, though dry to normal skin types will benefit from the moisture and hydration boost the most. It has a satin finish that’s not too luminous for a more natural look.
This crème concealer offers you full coverage once it has been applied. It’s a two-in-one and also has an illuminator to give you a bit more of a glow. The formula contains evening primrose oil which is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. As such, this crème is great for healing and concealing blemishes. It comes in a bamboo case too, so there is environmentally friendly packaging here as well.
This weightless concealer also offers full coverage and a lot of hydrating ingredients to help your skin. It can conceal, highlight, contour, and retouch, so it’s four-in-one. There are a range of different shades too, so you can certainly find a skin tone match. You don’t need much of it, as a little goes a long way in terms of masking imperfections and keeping your skin looking smooth. Though expensive, it can last a long time with careful use.
Offering medium to full coverage, the Instant Retouch concealer from Fenty is creamy, long-wearing and even crease-proof. It’s liquid too which means it is very easy to apply. This means that the feel of it on your skin is also very light, so you won’t notice it when you’re out and about. The formula is sweat-resistant and is available in a whopping 50 different matte shades.
A little goes a long way with this vegan concealer. It is formulated with mineral pigments combined with nourishing organic oils. As such, this is a creaseless, weightless coverage that’s almost flawless. All the ingredients are there to help promote and support healthier skin. And, it’s got meadowfoam seed oil to give you a full-spectrum color play. The soft-focus effect means that you’re going to have a smooth, matte complexion all day long. It’s hand-crafted, available in ten shades, and has the option for samples too.
This is a very high pigmentation concealer that offers long-wearing ability in liquid form. It’s contouring and won’t transfer either. Better yet, it’s also blendable and has a matte formula so that it can cover up any blemishes or imperfections easily. Use this under your eyes to brighten darker tones and keep it all looking smooth. You can also use this creamy concealer for full coverage too, and it has a finish that can last an entire day. It’s affordable too, but the brand NYX, though cruelty-free, is owned by L’Oréal, which isn’t.
There aren’t many concealers in this range but this is the standout one of them. It’s one of the more long-lasting options out there and can stay in place for 24 hours. It is very lightweight too, so your skin won’t feel like it’s being smothered. Despite being silky, it has strong coverage and is good to use around the eye to even out skin tone. Suitable for all skin types, it’s available in 12 different shades. It is based in and ships from the UK though.
What makes a concealer vegan?
To be vegan, a concealer can’t contain any animal products or derivatives. Typically, beeswax, lanolin and animal-based glycerin make up the ingredients of traditional concealer. Vegan concealers only contain natural, plant-based ingredients. Additionally, it can’t be tested on animals.
What makes a concealer cruelty-free?
For a concealer to be cruelty-free it can’t be tested on animals. However, it can still be cruelty-free and contain animal ingredients. Just because a concealer is cruelty-free, it doesn’t mean that it is vegan.
Summary
We’ve gone through all the top vegan concealers out there for you to try. Whether you want light or full coverage, hydration or skin care, there’s an option for you. Simply have a look at these options and start testing them out for yourself!