I can’t stress enough how important concealers are for people with rosacea. Green-tinted concealers, non-irritating concealers, non-comedogenic concealers -these are a must-have in a makeup routine when you’re constantly having to deal with some sort of redness. As the years pass by and my rosacea has taken my face over, my limited options for a good concealer made me lean towards stuff that I hadn’t tried before.
Because if you’re like me and also dealing with ocular rosacea, then you know the struggle of wearing eye makeup only to watch your eyes “leak”, so to speak, after 3 minutes.
Redness is given when you have rosacea. And you try to avoid anything that might cause a flare-up, facial flushing, and acne on your face.
Similarly, you don’t want to bring an irritating makeup product close to your eye area if you don’t want to deal with red, watery, itchy eyes for the rest of the day.
On the flip side, something that multi-tasks like a concealer can help you manage your rosacea symptoms. You can use an under-eye concealer to not only cancel out dark circles but also cover up redness from ocular rosacea.
Similarly, you can use a concealer to spot cover blemishes on the skin and just disguise facial redness and acne rosacea. But while other people sort their preferences depending on coverage, we need to be on the lookout for concealers that are suitable for sensitive skin.
So hypoallergenic is the name of the game! As long as you keep that in mind, there’s no need to shy away from trying color-correcting concealers, or full coverage concealers. And we’ve got them all!
The Best Concealers For Rosacea
Whether you need one for the eye area or the face, find below the best concealers for people with rosacea.
Nyx HD Photogenic Concealer Wand in Green
A green-tinted concealer is incredibly helpful for someone who always deals with redness. As green cancels out redness, it’s the color you need to put on the red areas of the face before anything else. You can use it around the eyes, your cheeks, and around the nose.
This green concealer is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and a great option for people with rosacea and facial redness. It’s infused with soothing aloe to care for sensitive eyes. The creamy texture covers up any redness on the skin and under the eyes very well.
To use it on your face, just get a tiny amount and put dots on red patches and press the product in. And to use it as an under-eye color corrector, apply a very thin layer and build up from there.
Remember that you’re not using a green concealer for coverage; you’re using it for camouflage. If you put on too much product, you’re going to have to apply a good amount of concealer to cover that green.
I took this selfie, in spite of my outrageously uneven eyebrows, to show you the difference a green concealer makes on rosacea skin. On the left side, I applied green-tinted concealer under my eyes and a little bit on my cheeks. Then I topped it off with a BB cream. On the right side, I directly applied the BB cream including the eye area without using any other concealer. And there’s no bronzer/blush. As you can see, the left side has a significantly even-looking base. Everyone has a preference. But one thing’s for sure. The green thing works.
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream
Dryness is a common concern if you have rosacea. Because with a compromised skin barrier, our skin is more prone to dehydration. And the under-eye area is no exception. While you can get around that by using a very hydrating eye cream for rosacea, it’s always best to have an equally hydrating concealer.
That way, you make sure nothing creases or looks flaky and patchy under the eyes. So if under-eye dryness is a concern, this emollient, creamy concealer is going to banish that. It’s made with potent hydration-boosters like squalane, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin B5.
And it has caffeine to help you with dark circles as well. And you can safely use it on your face too! The creamy texture has a radiant finish and leaves the under-eye area fresh, youthful, and luminous by covering up fine lines too. There are enough shades to match every skin tone!
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer
If you’re dealing with acne rosacea, or your redness is too prominent, covering them up with foundation can be challenging. And it’s not because we are not huge fans of foundation but because the most full-coverage ones can be irritating for the skin.
That’s why a full-coverage face concealer like this one can help you cover acne and blemishes on rosacea skin. This face concealer has such a creamy texture that it works like a skin-blurring tint on the face. It’s oil-free so you can safely use it to cover pimples without worsening acne or clogging pores.
Plus, it’s waterproof so your concealer will stay in place until your wash it off. The alcohol-free formula is infused with anti-inflammatory allantoin too. Because of its rich consistency, you only need a tiny amount. The concealer has a matte finish and it’s perfect for using alone or under/over foundation to amplify coverage.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
This drugstore concealer is a hit if you’re looking for an overall great concealer that’s also affordable. It’s oil-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic.
If you’re like me and like to be liberal with your concealer application, then you know how difficult it is to find a concealer that doesn’t irritate your eyes if by any chance it happens to get into the eyes. Because we sometimes apply it on the eyelids to cover that veiny look too.
I have not had a problem with this one. The buildable coverage of the concealer allows for using it on acne and red bumps too. It has a creamy consistency and it’s easy to spread out all over the cheeks to cover facial redness as well.
BareMinerals Loose Powder Concealer SPF 20
It’s no secret that mineral makeup is considered to be way safer for skin, especially when you have sensitive skin or a skin condition like rosacea. But we tend to shy away from it because we underestimate the coverage potential of mineral makeup. Well, that is until you try BareMinerals.
This is a powder concealer. And the coverage is truly admirable. You can use it to cover under-eyes imperfections with it. But you can also use it as a face concealer to spot cover acne and redness. If you’re into mineral and minimal makeup, you can try this one as a standalone product.
But it’s especially great if you’re into baking the under-eye area to set your concealer in place. The concealer is vegan, clean, and cruelty-free. Plus, there’s SPF 20. And that’s always a plus when you have rosacea.
Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer
Speaking of clean makeup, this super light concealer is just as good as the brand’s serum foundation. In case you’re not familiar with Ilia, they love skincare-infused makeup. And so do I.
This light-medium coverage concealer applies super smoothly and blends easily on the skin. What’s impressive is that the concealer is formulated with vitamin C to help with skin discolorations as well.
It’s packed with humectants as well as soothing aloe to keep the under-eye area soothe and calm. The clean formula is fragrance-free and has a natural, silky finish that simply freshens up the eyes.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Last but not least, you cannot go wrong with this one. You simply can’t. Nars may not be the most affordable of the bunch. But this concealer is so rich that it can last you months!
You apply a tiny dot and once you spread it, you see that it doesn’t thin out. The creamy consistency is so good that you can do your whole makeup with it. It’s medium coverage but can be built up to full coverage. The formula is fragrance-free and the finish is radiant.
It lasts long and is resistant to water. If you’re not sure about the ones above and really don’t want to experiment, know that this has a 4.3 rating on Sephora. And the hype behind it is a well-deserving one.
So these are some of the best concealers for rosacea you can safely use around the eyes and on the skin. The good thing is once you find a good one, you will not need a foundation for coverage.
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