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

Examples of concealer in a Sentence

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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 Shoppers note that the concealer is blendable and doesn’t crease or settle into lines — resulting in a natural finish that several shoppers dubbed amazing for dry and mature skin. Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025 My lashes were light, feathery and gently curled from the tubing mascara, and my skin was somehow breathing through the full coverage concealer. Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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