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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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Paul Reddin, 29, says he started to wear make-up - such as tinted moisturiser and concealer - as he felt "self-conscious" about dark circles under his eyes.

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

Still, the entertainer-billionaire is as much the product as the shoe or concealer up for sale.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 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

She layered concealer and powder, added smoky shadow, then mascara and a nearly black lipstick with a gloss over it.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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

After four decades of trying to adjust my face with shades and blushes and powders and concealers, this feels lovely.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 25, 2021

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

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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