My readers often ask me about concealers and which brands are the best! Well, it depends on your skin and what you want to accomplish. For example, some are better for masking blemishes, some are meant for brightening dark circles, and some offset discoloration. So let’s dive in and compare my top non-toxic picks, and then you can decide which will work best for you!
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This post covers:
- Ingredients to Avoid
- Concealers vs. Color Correctors: What’s the Difference?
- Best Natural & Low Tox Concealers
- Best Natural & Low Tox Color Correctors
- Fave Brushes for Applying Concealer
Ingredients to Avoid ❌
When shopping for concealers or color correctors, make sure you read the ingredient label first instead of relying on a brand’s “clean” or “non-toxic” marketing claims! Here are some common ingredients to watch out for:
- Talc
- PEGs and PPGs
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Silicones are found in SO many concealers! (You’ll see these as words ending in -icone, -siloxane, or -silane, such as cyclopentasiloxane or trimethicone. Not all silicones are necessarily “toxic” but they don’t break down in the environment, and some are tied to endocrine disruption. They’re used because they provide a smooth, long-lasting finish that blurs. However, they can clog pores and trap dirt, potentially causing breakouts or irritation.)
Concealers vs. Color Correctors: What’s the Difference?
Concealers and color correctors share some similarities, but let’s chat about how they differ!
🩹 Concealers are your BFF for covering imperfections like blemishes, pigmentation, or dark circles, giving a smooth, even finish with medium to full coverage.
🎨 Color correctors use pops of color to cancel out specific skin tone issues like redness or dullness before you layer on foundation or concealer, usually with a lighter touch. They use color theory, where opposite colors on the color wheel neutralize each other. It’s pretty cool! For example:
- Green hues offset redness, so it’s ideal for acne or rosacea
- Peach, orange, and red counteract blue or purple hues, like dark under-eye circles, especially on medium to darker skin tones
- Yellow lightens dullness and is the most versatile for evening skin tone and an overall glow-up
- Pink lifts dullness and gives radiance to olive undertones
Related post: “Clean BB & CC Cream Brands for Light, Natural Coverage”
Best Natural & Low Tox Concealers
Alright, now let’s take a look at the awesome concealer options with #OrganicallyBeccaApproved ingredients. All of them are silicone-free too, yay!
PRO TIP: Choose a slightly lighter shade if you use concealer under your eyes for a brightening effect!
Kosas Revealer Brightening Concealers (⭐️ Reader Favorite!)
$32
Shades Available: 38 (amazing shade range!)
Coverage: Medium with a radiant, dewy finish
Notes: Vegan, cruelty-free, flexible doe foot applicator
When I polled my readers for their favorite concealer, Kosas was number one! It’s basically a concealer meets eye cream and has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and peptides, so it’s ideal to use as a hydrating, plumping, and brightening under-eye concealer. It applies smoothly and gives a fresh glow with no creasing!
I would recommend this one if you’re mainly looking to cover dark circles and liven up ✨ It does hide mild redness and discoloration, but this is not one I gravitate towards for concealing a raised blemish, for instance. I wear shade 2.6C and can go up to 3.6C in summer (I appreciate that they offer cool, neutral, warm, and olive undertones!).
Kosas even has mini sizes available for a few shades, so cute!
Also available here at Credo, The Detox Market, Sephora, and Amazon.
P.S. If you want a similar illuminating under-eye concealer but want lighter/sheerer coverage than Kosas, you might like the Saie Hydrabeam Concealer! The formula is comparable but has less coverage.
RMS Revitalize Hydra Concealers (⭐️ Becca’s Top Pick!)
$35
Shades Available: 26
Coverage: Medium with a satin skin-like finish
Notes: Vegan, cruelty-free, brush applicator
One of my favorite concealers was discontinued (RIP Erin’s Faces!), but RMS saved the day and came out with this one, which is really comparable. It has a unique built-in paintbrush tip that makes it easy to dab on even the tiniest amount—a little goes a long way too!
This one is versatile because it’s great for using under the eyes or to enhance skin tone and blur out imperfections. I also enjoy how breathable and hydrating it feels. Bonus: it’s packed with tons of skin-loving ingredients like Tightenyl™, a plant-based retinol alternative! I wear shade C06 on most of my face and C05 beneath my eyes.
Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA20 for a discount 🏷️
Also available here at Credo, The Detox Market, Amazon, and Ulta. Discounts not applicable.
FitGlow Conceal+
$42
Shades Available: 18
Coverage: Full with a natural skin-like finish
Notes: Cruelty-free, contains organic beeswax, doe foot applicator
FitGlow’s concealer is on the pricey side; however, it has added skincare benefits, so it helps skin AND conceals. Not to mention, most of the ingredients are certified organic. It has amazing coverage, and I like it for hiding breakouts or dark pigmentation.
The texture is thicker and not as silky as some of the concealers in this post, but it stays put and is long-lasting. I wear shade C2.5.
Also available here at The Detox Market and Amazon.
Hynt Duet Perfecting Concealers
$30
Shades Available: 11
Coverage: Very full with a non-shiny natural finish
Notes: Vegan, cruelty-free, glass jar
Hynt is hands-down the fullest coverage natural concealer I’ve come across. Like, it can cover tattoos! Yet it’s not cakey and still feels lightweight. This one is a go-to for when I want to cover a big pimple (it’s non-comedogenic). It can basically be used for all sorts of concealing; however, I would not really recommend it for under the eyes as it can crease there (it has a slightly dry/powdery finish to it, especially if the container has been open for a while). This concealer is quite spreadable, too!
You can grab $6 concealer samples from Hynt, too. I wear shade Light.
Also available here at The Detox Market and Amazon.
Look how well the Hynt Concealer covers a tattoo!More Natural Concealers to Explore
I wanted to mention some other clean concealers that are still decent options, just not necessarily faves of mine!
- Araza Coconut Corrective Cream Concealer
- Au Naturale Color Theory Creme Correctors
- Ere Perez Lychee Creme Corrector
- Gressa Essentialist Clickstick (definitely expensive for a concealer, but the clickstick is so convenient and the ingredients are impeccable!)
- Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer (another popular one amongst my readers!)
- Saie Slip Tint Radiant Concealer (FYI it contains a silicone, but it’s at the end of the ingredient list, which means a small amount)
- TOK Neive Serum Foundation & Concealer
- Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer (this has a higher amount of synthetics, but is still low tox and more affordable)
- Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick
Best Natural & Low Tox Color Correctors
Now we’ll switch gears and focus on color correctors. These are also silicone-free and don’t contain lake dyes either!
FitGlow Correct+ (⭐️ Becca’s Top Pick!)
$42 • Cruelty-free • Contains beeswax
FitGlow’s correctors have a similar consistency to their concealers, but with less coverage! I tend to get redness on my cheeks and chin, so I LOVE the green one to neutralize that. It has a fresh and pleasant scent too.
These can be a bit stubborn to blend, but you don’t need much, and they look very natural once settled. FitGlow also makes a Redness Rescue Cream and a 4-in-1 Corrective Palette!
Also available here at The Detox Market and Amazon.
Indie Lee Color Balancing Cream
$42 • Vegan & cruelty-free
Indie Lee’s cream is ideal for using all over your face and creating an evenly toned base, particularly if you have redness! It’s unscented, sinks into skin nicely, and has a natural, dewy finish. It just feels like you’re applying a moisturizer! I like this one for no-makeup days when I still want to control redness.
Heads up, it can pill and bunch if you overblend or use too much, so make sure to let your skincare soak in before applying this cream, and wait a bit before applying makeup. Also, the green color can make you look kind of sickly if you use too much, so start small!
Also available here at The Detox Market and Amazon.
Related post: “FitGlow Redness Rescue Cream vs. Indie Lee Color Balancer Comparison”
Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Correctors
$32 • Vegan & cruelty-free
The formula of these is close to Kosas’ original concealer, but has a slightly different use—they’re mostly meant for correcting under-eye discoloration. They have fuller coverage, a more natural finish, and 2x the depuffing ingredients, too.
You’re supposed to pick a shade based on your skin tone, so it’s not according to color theory. I wish they had a green one for redness! Kosas also has tinted brightening powders (pink, yellow, peach, mocha). Choose from loose or baked!
Also available here at Credo, The Detox Market, Sephora, and Amazon.
Related post: “The Top 3 Clean & Natural Setting Powders (Talc Free!)”
Lily Lolo Mineral Powder Correctors
$19-20 • Vegan & cruelty-free
Lily Lolo’s correctors are powders with minimal ingredients. You can choose from pressed in a mirrored compact or loose; pressed is much easier to work with and less messy IMO. Since it’s a powder, it’s better for oily or combination skin types because of the mattifying properties!
Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA for a discount 🏷️
Also available here at The Choosy Chick.
PiperBlue Organic Cream Correctors
$18.50 • Vegan & cruelty free
PiperBlue makes refillable cream makeup palettes where you can build your own compact! Everything is handcrafted and blended in the USA with pure, organic, or wildcrafted ingredients. Cream-based makeup is especially good for mature skin types because it’s moisturizing and smooths lines.
You can get peach, yellow, and green correctors!
Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA for a discount 🏷️
My Fave Makeup Brushes for Applying Concealer
Araza Small Blending Brush: Made from cruelty-free synthetic fibers, recycled aluminum, and wood. This brush is great for precise application under eyes or around blemishes. I like that the bristles are soft yet firm, and you can achieve a seamless, natural finish. Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA for a discount.
TOK Concealer Brush: Made with a durable aluminum handle, this one is denser with a tapered edge and tightly packed bristles. Most ideal for under eyes! Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA for a discount.
Clean fingers work too if that’s your style 🙂 Just make sure to use your ring finger when tapping around the delicate eye area.
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No matter what you’re looking to conceal—whether it’s blemishes, dark circles, or discoloration—there’s a clean, low tox option to suit your needs! I hope this guide helps you find your perfect match so you can feel confident and flawless without compromising on ingredients. Thanks a bunch for reading, you can drop any questions in the comments below! 💚
Becca, thank you so much for the concealer comparison. Like you, over the past few years I have tried what I thought was all the non toxic concealers, and I don’t like any of them. I had never heard of Erin’s Faces Radiant Firming Concealer. Since it’s your top choice I ordered it in the color Magnolia. The color is perfect on me. Best news of all, I LOVE THIS CONCEALER. It goes on easily and beautifully. It looks silky and smooth and covers my dark circles. All other concealers look cakey and accentuate my wrinkles. Erin’s Faces Radiant Firming Concealer looks awesome under my eyes. I am so happy to have FINALLY found a concealer in green beauty that works. Thank you thank you thank you!
Wow Deb this made my day! Thanks so much for sharing! I’m really glad you love the concealer as much as I do! ?
Hi Becca! To be honest I’m having a hard time what concealers should I use. After reading your article I finally found it out. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this to us. Well I’m going to pick the Au Naturale Color Theory Creme Correctors and I think it’s perfectly suits to me.
Wonderful! I’m so glad it was helpful for you. Let me know how it works out!