5 Best Treatment Concealers for Acne - May 2022

Ideal for Full Coverage

This full-pigment liquid concealer contains a drying lotion to combat acne and an alpha hydroxy acid/beta hydroxy acid complex for improving skin.

This concealer was developed with plastic surgeons and contains healing ingredients like oil-absorbing zinc oxide, witch hazel, tea tree, and sulfur. Creamy liquid concealer is lightweight yet offers full coverage without creasing or cracking. Some find that it even eliminates the need for foundation.

Conceal Rx Physicians Strength Concealer

There’s not much product for the money. Deep and fair skin tones may have trouble finding a shade match.

Best Bang for the Buck

Physicians Formula

Multi-purpose Concealing

As recommended by the American Acne Foundation, this concealer applies smoothly and hides dark circles and redness as well as acne.

A highly pigmented liquid concealer, it can cover blemishes, under-eye circles, and age spots. Green shade is ideal for rosacea. The oil-free formula contains retinol (vitamin A) to improve the look of skin. Easy to blend with a finish that's semi-matte. From an affordable and well-respected drugstore brand.

Coverstick Stick Corrector

This concealer can be too drying for skin that's not oily. Just three shades, one of which is green for concealing redness.

Dr. Hauschka

Natural Finish

Treats blemishes with tea tree oil, while botanical extracts soothe and encourage healthy skin regeneration.

A light, natural-looking stick concealer. The mineral pigments give a no-makeup look while still covering up blemishes. Comes in a convenient twist-up stick for travel or keeping on hand for touchups. Gentle on skin, long-lasting, and allows skin to breathe throughout the day.

Blemish Rescue Spot Concealer

Shades tend to run lighter than expected, so you may need to order a darker shade. Only three shades to choose from.

bareMinerals

Targeted Treatment

Contains a combination of good acne-fighting ingredients like clarifying salicylic acid as well as soothing mushroom stem and licorice root extract.

This sweat-proof stick concealer is made to last all day without creasing. It also defends skin against bacteria with salicylic acid. It has a matte finish and a natural look while still giving full coverage. Formulated to work in conjunction with other products in the Blemish Rescue line for acne-prone skin.

Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer

Many users find the fair shades lean orange. Can dry out blemishes too much on already dry skin.

Clinique

Tackles Redness

A soothing, oil-free concealer with a slight green tint that helps cover up redness from breakouts.

This liquid concealer has a natural matte finish that goes on smoothly and blends evenly for a flawless look. It does a great job of covering up red blemishes because of its subtle green tint. Users report that it helps put the brakes on breakouts if applied at the first sign of a pimple.