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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The concealer is available in 22 shades, plus two additional hues of pale green and terracotta intended for color correction. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 6 May 2025 Tarte's tape technology softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and the crease-proof formula means this concealer won't cake under the eyes. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Stock up on makeup essentials like volumizing mascara, lipsticks in stunning shades, and a lightweight concealer, like the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, which earned our vote as the best buildable concealer for mature skin. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025 Denton advises opting for a lightweight liquid formula when choosing a summer-appropriate concealer. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.

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