8 Best Cruelty Free & Vegan Concealer

Last Updated on 10/20/2023

Let’s look at the best-performing cruelty-free concealer that will make you look more awake than you actually are. Pesky eye bags or that zit that just popped on your face? It got you covered.

Concealer is your best friend when you’re having a bad skin day or when you don’t want full-face makeup. Time to add one of the following ride-or-die to your cruelty free makeup stash. We do have amazing vegan picks.

Best Cruelty Free Concealer

Tips

• To avoid creasing, avoid layering on too much of the product. It will make you appear older than you are and most likely to crack.

• Bake your concealer only if needed. If you have oily skin or your concealer always gives up on you midway, you do need baking. (Baking = Setting with a loose powder)

• Choosing the right shade is important. So you’ll find multiple stores alongside the products. Look everywhere for your shade! As a professional MUA, I do need multiple shades. Sometimes Ulta doesn’t carry all the shades and it’s infuriating.

• If you get a different shade, you can always use it to contour or highlight, depending on the shade obviously. Or you can always return it. Some sites have a visual try-on, give it a go.

• Try experimenting with a good primer. Sometimes it’s a faulty primer. For example, look for a hydrating formula if you’re on the dry skin side. Also lightweight.

• I recommend starting off with a little and building on as you go & need. Remember, you can always add on but doing the opposite will be messy.

• To prevent the concealer from sinking into the lines and wrinkles, you need to use a nice primer. Consistency is crucial. We don’t want anything that comes off as patchy or creases.

• Put your concealer to multiple uses. You can use it as a nose contour, eyeshadow base, highlighter, and so on so forth.

Things to Consider

Here is what we consider to decide if a concealer is worth it or Nah.

• Coverage
• Blendability
• Staying Power
• Flashback
• Sweatproof/ Waterproof

Let’s start.

Urban Decay Stay Naked Concealer

It’s creamy yet lightweight. Blends nicely and covers those pesky dark circles perfectly. It says full coverage which is true as it’s buildable. However, I like the medium coverage. Looks natural, lasts throughout, and no creasing.

I like the applicator as it makes things easier. You only need a little bit. If you’re like I’ve tried Shape Tape and it isn’t for me. I hear ya. You can give this baby a go.

Pros:

• Vegan
• Staying power
• Sweatproof
• Nice wand
• Lightweight
• Matte finish
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Cons:

• None

Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer

I use this for blemishes and my under eyes. It’s the best concealer ever. It feels so good on my skin it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything. Covers well after just one coat. It blends well it’s a bit drying if you have dry skin but it covers so well!

Shape Tape is available in 30 colors. A full coverage formula that blends easily giving your face a lifted look. Stays put for about 8-9 hours and gives a matte finish to the skin. It is long-lasting. It blends smoothly and offers beautiful pigment.  Good for under-eye bags!

Pros:

• Vegan
• Doesn’t crease or settle into fine lines
• Full coverage in one coat
• Clean ingredients
• Has shea & mango butter
• Works great for blemishes & panda eyes

Cons:

• Drying for dry skin

Too Faced Born This Way Concealer

A lightweight and hydrating concealer that comes in 35 shades. Dry skin will love it. It is oil-free and non-comedogenic. Born This Way is photo-friendly and doesn’t give any flashbacks. The doe-foot applicator makes it easy to work with.

A little goes the long way. It holds well for a long. But it did crease after a couple of hours. Setting with a powder will surely delay the cracking.

Pros:

• Vegan
• Blends easily
• Full coverage
• No flashback
• Hydrating
• Lasts throughout the day
• Lightweight

Cons:

• None

Rare Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

It is a perfect cruelty-free and vegan concealer for daily usage. Gives a brightening effect and lasts throughout the day. The coverage is medium and ideal for everyday usage. It looks natural and the radiant finish is beautiful. There are 48 shades for you to choose from.

Pros:

• Vegan
• Illuminating finish
• Nice for regular use
• Free of parabens
• Lasts throughout
• Amazing coverage with a natural finish

Cons:

• None

Stila Pixel Perfect Concealer

It’s another nice option for mature skin. The best part for me is that it didn’t crease. I didn’t feel it much so I can say it’s lightweight with impressive coverage. No cakey-ness. Lasted long hours without cracking! Makes for a great under-eye concealer.

Pros:

• Nice coverage
• Doesn’t crack

Cons:

• None

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Waterproof Concealer

A must-try for anyone in and over their 40s. It works great as an under-eye concealer for mature skin. A creamy concealer that won’t settle into the fine lines and wrinkles or appear cakey.

Bye Bye concealer is pigmented, goes on smooth, and blends well. It lasts long and is waterproof. It helps to deal with the eye bags beautifully. Full coverage. Also, a wide range of shades to choose from – 48 shades!

Pros:

• Full coverage
• Waterproof
• Anti-aging mature skin friendly
• Long lasting
• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Small amount and you’re good to go

Cons:

• Creased somewhat after a few hours

KVD Good Apple Lightweight Concealer

It is the concealer version of the popular KVD Good Apple foundation. Available in 32 shades, the USP is full coverage yet lightweight. Also, the doe foot applicator is bigger and better to work with. The coverage is indeed full with a natural finish.

It gives you time to blend as it doesn’t dry down quickly. Nicely pigmented. It lasts long throughout the day with slight creasing. On the flip side, it is not hydrating enough. Go for a hydrating primer or moisturizer beneath.

Pros:

• Vegan
• Full Coverage
• Nice doe foot applicator
• Natural Finish
• Recyclable packaging
• Free of harsh chemicals
• Smooth & creamy
• Long-lasting

Cons:

• Not hydrating enough

Fenty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer

Lastly, we have our holy grail with 50 shades. Creamy vegan concealers hide under eye bags and add a brightening effect. It gives you that lifted look we all love. Doesn’t feel heavy and blurs out well and blends nicely. It is definitely worth the price. Full coverage and impressive staying power.

Pros:

• Vegan
• Full coverage
• Matte finish
• Clean ingredients

Cons:

• Not hydrating enough

That is a wrap. Choose whatever suits you the best!

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