concealer

noun

con·​ceal·​er kən-ˈsē-lər How to pronounce concealer (audio)
Synonyms of concealernext
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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Meanwhile, her under-eyes were embellished using a brightening concealer and her lips were coated in a pink gloss. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 First, there is no way any president can avoid the lens of scrutiny, whether by artists or cameramen, whether slathering a right hand in wet plaster or gummy concealer. Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026 Throughout the space, makeup artists were stationed in booths and banquettes, offering shade-matching sessions so that guests could test the new gel-to-cream concealer and find their perfect hue. Carly Witteman, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 As if that weren’t potent enough, the blendable, lightweight concealer also has powder-blurring technology that gives the skin that airbrush-like effect. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concealer

Word History

First Known Use

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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