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concealer

American  
[kuhn-seel-er] / kənˈsil ər /

noun

concealers plural
  1. a cosmetic that matches the user's skin, designed to cover blemishes, fine wrinkles, and shadows under the eyes.

  2. any person or thing that conceals or hides something.


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FOY I was secretly putting dry concealer on.

From New York Times Dec. 21, 2022

"You see way more men reaching for concealer or eyeliner, and dabbling in skincare routines, than you did five or so years ago."

From BBC Sep. 30, 2022

In cross-examination, Bredehoft asked if Baruch knew anything about Heard’s makeup routine, and whether he had ever seen her apply it or knew what kinds of cream, foundation, concealer, powder or tint she uses.

From Washington Post Apr. 13, 2022

Roaming around her rental in full makeup and a wig, Alice breathlessly tries to refill both her psychiatric medicine and her preferred brand of makeup concealer.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2022

After that, we put concealer on the spots by my mouth, and then a liquid foundation that’s cold and silky against my skin.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

Moisturizers, foundations, concealers, powders and lip balms have increasingly been marketed with additional sun protection in the past couple of years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Skin and hair care products remain popular, with Ulta Beauty offering up to 40% discount on CoverGirl and Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers and select products of its own label.

From Reuters Nov. 21, 2023

Even convenience store 7-Eleven launched its own cosmetics brand, called Simply Me Beauty, which includes mascara, concealers, blush, BB Cream, brow powders and, even, makeup removing wipes.

From Salon Jan. 14, 2023

For years, Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye mixed and matched foundations and concealers to create a shade that matched her rich complexion.

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2022

Maybe all women were like my mother, concealers of secret children.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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