This cult-favourite $8 concealer is my secret to looking awake in the morning

If you’re anything like me, there’s no amount of sleep in the world that can prevent dark circles under your eyes from forming every morning.

Despite my regular eight hours of sleep, I can likely blame genetics for the bags that I’ve had for as long as I can remember.

After trying dozens of eye creams with varying degrees of success, I’ve found that the best cure for my ever-present dark circles is a good-quality concealer. However...finding the right one is easier said than done.

Much like Goldilocks and her quest for the perfect temperature porridge, my ideal formulation for the perfect concealer has to be just right. One that’s not too thick, not too watery, not too matte and not too dewy. Most importantly, it has to fend off any and all “Are you OK? You look tired this morning!” comments.

I’ve used many high-end products that either left my skin feeling too dry or didn’t manage to stay put throughout the day, relegating them to the back of my makeup collection. After years of searching, I finally found my perfect concealer after purchasing Colourpop Cosmetics’ No Filter Matte Concealer on a whim.

With more than 2,000 glowing five-star reviews from customers online, I thought I’d give the $8 ($6.50 USD) concealer a try, and much to my delight I was pleasantly surprised. Considered a dupe for the pricier Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, this blendable concealer provides coverage for dark circles, blemishes and discolouration in a lightweight blurring formula.

Colourpop’s No Filter Matte Concealer is 100 per cent vegan and cruelty free, and comes in a range of 30 shades, making this inclusive brand a win in my books. The only issue I had before hitting “Buy” was deciding on my shade (Medium 26), since this was my first time ordering concealer from the brand.

To find the best match, I ended up filtering with Colourpop’s handy guide that breaks down shades from Fair to Deep Dark, and also by warm or cool undertones. In the end it worked out to a pretty exact match for me, but you may want to order a couple of shades to be on the safe side.

I love that this concealer comes in an easy to use tube with a doe foot applicator that applies colour under the eyes smoothly and without clumping. With a quick swipe this concealer actually conceals and brightens my under eye area, making this one of my go-to products for busy mornings on the go.

With Colourpop Cosmetics recently being named the internet’s favourite beauty brand ahead of Glossier, BH Cosmetics, and L’Oreal Paris, it’s clear that I'm not the only one who loves their inexpensive and effective cosmetics.

Of the No Filter Matte Concealer, one customer writes, “This is my favourite concealer ever. I've always had a hard time finding my shade and undertone at the drugstore, and now I have an amazing concealer at drugstore price. Thanks Colourpop!”

Another raves about the coverage saying, “Usually I have a hard time finding a great concealer that has my cool undertones. This one was the first one I had tried that was actually full coverage and matched me well. I really like this and highly recommend.”

If you’re ready to take a chance on this cult-favourite concealer with a budget-friendly price, shop Colourpop Cosmetics’ No Filter Matte Concealer below.

SHOP IT: Colourpop Cosmetics, $8 ($6.50 USD)

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