concealer

noun

con·​ceal·​er kən-ˈsē-lər How to pronounce concealer (audio)
1
: one that conceals
a concealer of the truth
2
: a cosmetic used to conceal blemishes or discoloration especially under the eyes

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Available in 24 shades, including a color-correcting green option, this illuminating concealer has amassed more than 156,800 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers thanks to its creamy, hydrating formula. People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025 Of course, depending on your hair color, texture, and tolerance for DIY beauty, the best root concealer product for you might look different than someone else’s. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 12 May 2025 Finish your regimen with a good non-sticky lip gloss, like Tarte’s Maracuja or Summer Friday’s holy-grail lip balm, and a reliable concealer exceptional at brightening the under-eye, such as Too Faced’s Born This Way illuminating option. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025 Melting makeup, smudged mascara, vanishing concealer—summer isn’t exactly easy on your routine. Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for concealer

Word History

First Known Use

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of concealer was in 1514

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“Concealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concealer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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