These Oil-Free Concealers Won’t Clog Your Pores

I’ve dealt with milia under my eyes and on my face for a long time. And while trying to get rid of those, I paid extra attention to only using oil-free skincare and makeup products. That’s when my search for oil-free concealers began. To my surprise, that was asking too much because they are hard to come by!

It’s really, really inconvenient, if not preposterous, to have so many oil-free foundations on the market and not have the same availability when it comes to concealers! The ‘oil-free’ label is like a badge of honor for foundations but why not concealers?

Moreover, we don’t use concealers only for the under-eye area. We also use them on the face! So what if I want an oil-free concealer to pair with my oil-free foundation to use on my oily skin? After all, oil-free concealers are the best ones for people with oily, acne-prone skin because they don’t clog your pores and aggravate acne.

And if I may exhaust the scenario here, what if I have eyelash extensions and I need an oil-free concealer to prevent fallouts? The point is we need oil-free concealers. So I decided to take matters into my own hands and bought a bunch of concealers that felt oil-free, but that’s not always the best way to tell, is it?

So I dove deeper, took the guesswork out of concealers, and came up with the ultimate round-up. Whether you’re looking for a concealer to smooth out the under-eye area or cover up blemishes on the skin, below are the best oil-free concealers out there.

Best Oil-Free Concealers

1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Longwear Concealer

This is an overall amazing oil-free full-coverage concealer that works as great on the under-eye area as it does on the complexion. It has a big applicator tip, which is a bit bigger than a regular wand, but its tapered tip allows you to reach the inner corners of the eyes.

The smoothing formula is one of my favorite concealers for 30s skin and I love using it to conceal my stubborn acne, especially the ones I have on my chin. It also packs hydrating coconut water and hyaluronic acid. And the texture is creamy and the finish is natural matte. So whether you have oily skin or acne-prone skin, this is one of the best oil-free concealers to get flawless makeup without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Shades: 35
Size: 0.45 oz/13.5 ml
Good To Know: Vegan, cruelty-free

2. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer

This has such a smooth, matte finish that I think if you have overall oily skin and it tends to get shiny throughout the day, the matte finish is what you need to put on your face to manage that. Just like the foundation in the same line, the concealer is high coverage, waterproof, transfer-proof, and long-wearing.

So you can rely on it for all-day matte makeup. And that’s exactly why you should properly prep your skin. Whether you’re wearing it as an under-eye concealer or face concealer, be generous with your moisturizer and eye cream because it can look dry later on if your skin lacks hydration underneath. The fragrance-free formula is suitable to use on sensitive skin as well!

Coverage: Medium/high
Finish: Matte
Shades: 22
Size: 0.24 oz/7 ml
Good To Know: Waterproof, fragrance-free

3. Smashbox Studio Skin Flawless Oil-Free 24 Hour Concealer

This is more like a very runny, liquid concealer than a rich, creamy one. So it goes on really easily and spreads out nicely without drying quickly. It’s got medium coverage but can be built up to high coverage. And it effectively neutralizes dark circles under the eyes and skin discolorations on the cheeks and around the nose.

Plus, if you’re dealing with fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, the consistency is conveniently light, so you shouldn’t experience major creasing or a heavy-looking eye makeup look. And the fact that it’s a long-wear formula makes it all the more practical to use as an overall complexion enhancer when you have blemish-prone, oily skin.

Coverage: Medium/high
Finish: Natural
Shades: 26
Size: 0.27 oz/8 ml
Good To Know: Vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free

4. Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer

This is one of the most full-coverage oil-free concealers you can get your hands on. So it’s the holy grail concealer for uneven skin texture, large pores, and acne. And because it’s waterproof and doesn’t budge, it’s amazing for hot summer weather too. It’s really rich and can feel really thick so you need to get tiny amounts and use tapping motions to apply it.

Whether you’re trying to smooth out wrinkles, dark circles, fine lines under the eyes, or acne or imperfections on the face, go slowly. Remember that because this is so thick and pigmented, your shade choice is important. Because of the thicker texture, the shade difference will be more visible on your skin if you don’t get it right. But once you do, the concealer is your all-in-one product for a flawless complexion.

Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Shades: 11
Size: 0.5 oz/14 ml
Good To Know: Waterproof

5. Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot

Pot concealers are more like a makeup artist thing rather than a regular person thing. But let me tell you this. Once you find a formula that works for your skin, it can make your foundation redundant. It’s because pot concealers are more concentrated than liquid concealers and provide more coverage. This particular formula softens with the heat from your skin which makes it easy to blend.

And it has this soft matte finish that blurs out skin texture. I use my ring finger to dab tiny amounts on my face to spot conceal dark spots and redness. And for the under-eye area, I mostly focus on the inner corners to even out dark circles. And I don’t even need to drag it out to the outer corners. This feels like doing manual Photoshop on my face in real time.

Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Shades: 30
Size: 0.22 oz/6.2 gr
Good To Know: Vegan, gluten-free

6. Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid

In case you are not familiar, there are undereye brighteners, like Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat, that give little coverage but a lot of luminosity. This is like the perfect combo of concealer and brightener. It’s a super lightweight multi-tasker. You can pair it with your concealer to make your eye area brighter. You can use it alone instead of a concealer to freshen up under your eyes without looking heavily done.

You can also apply it on certain areas of the face to highlight. This will not cover up blemishes because it draws attention to the area. That’s why it’s perfect for these nice little makeup hacks, such as applying it on the outer corners of the eyes to make the eyes appear more lifted or applying it on the chin area to open up your face and freshen up your complexion. So it’s a really strategic product. Even though it has a radiant finish, it’s oil-free and really lightweight, making it amazing for mature, aging skin too.

Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Shades: 6
Size: 0.10 oz/3.2 ml
Good To Know: Fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free

7. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

And lastly, this is a cult favorite oil-free concealer that won’t put a dent in your wallet so you can layer and layer comfortably. It’s really creamy and lightweight and brightens up your eyes instantly. The liquid formula is not heavy so it won’t look patchy or flaky when you use it on the skin.

And because it’s light in consistency and not heavily pigmented, it actually looks really natural and can be your go-to product for no-makeup makeup days. The drugstore concealer is oil-free and non-comedogenic and a must-have for anyone with acne-prone skin to enjoy smooth under-eyes, shine-free skin, and clear pores.

Coverage: Medium/buildable
Finish: Natural
Shades: 14
Size: 0.23 oz
Good To Know: Fragrance-free

So these are the best oil-free concealers you can comfortably use to cover up under-eye concerns as well as imperfections on the face. The good thing about oil-free concealers is that they usually contain silicones to get that creamy consistency. And silicones have the unique benefit of giving your skin a velvety feel and a shine-free look. So regardless of your choice, these concealers will enhance your makeup game considerably.