The Best Concealers Ever

This category covers the very best concealers available, regardless of price. Feel free to weigh in on your favorites. This list is actually comprised of two separate lists:
1) The Beauty Insider's Picks: My own personal list of the best products in that category, in no particular order
2) The Popular Vote: The results of a poll I did of over 1000 beauty-savvy consumers, in order of popularity

The Beauty Insider's Picks
1. MAC Select (“NW25”): This sheer, lightweight concealer virtually disappears into the skin, taking minor imperfections along with it. Great for the foundation-phobe, it can cover larger areas while remaining undetectable. $13
2. Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Powder/Concealer (“3 Carats”): This compact contains pressed powder and an amazing matching concealer for on-the-go perfection. Use the little brush to apply the creamy concealer, which effortlessly erases blemishes and other boo-boos. $29.50
3. Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Foundation (“574”): Though this is actually a foundation, it’s so creamy and full-coverage it doubles as a great concealer, particularly over larger areas. And the powder finish lets you skip a step. $24
4. TIGI Bed Head Fat Free Foundation (“#2” or “#3”): This foundation comes in a stick form, making it a handy concealer as well. The coverage is lightweight and natural, yet it conceals everything—a rare find! $20
5. Amazing Concealer (“Medium”): Heavy duty, but still easy to use, this is said to cover more than any other concealer. All I know is that the concentrated formula works wonders to hide blemishes, scars, and other imperfections. $40
6. Alison Raffaele True Concealer (“Skintone 4”): This serious concealer goes on lightly, but covers absolutely everything. A flick of the convenient wand banishes breakouts. $22.50
7. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage (“SC2”): Two shades of this legendary concealer come in every pot—one to match the skin’s color and one to match the skin’s undertones. You get customized color each time you apply it, and coverage for everything from blemishes to undereye circles. $28
8. Three Custom Color Specialists Professional Concealer Palette: This is the Rolls Royce of concealers. If you can’t find a match in this ten-shade palette, you have my deepest sympathies. The versatile selection of colors lets you alter your shade slightly according to season and usage. $58
9. Paula Dorf Total Camouflage (“Sun/Earth”): This small pot features two shades of concealer for easy customization. The formula is creamy and not drying, making it ideal for undereye circles. $20
10. Covermark (“Neutral Beige”): This is the only patented cosmetic on the market, and there’s a good reason for this. It provides the most opaque, complete, waterproof coverage available, while remaining gentle enough for sensitive skin. Save this for major imperfections, like birthmarks and scars. $22

The Popular Vote
1. Almay Amazing Lasting Hypo-Allergenic Concealer SPF 6 in “Fair”, $7 (approx.)
2. Becca Compact Concealer in “Banana”, $33
3. MAC Select Cover-Up in “NC30”, $13
4. MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 in “NC20” and “NW15” (tie), $13
5. Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer, $42
6. Prescriptives Camouflage Cream in “Yellow/Orange Light”, $17.50
7. Cle de Peau Concealer in “Ivory”, $69
8. Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in “1” and “2”, $20
9. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in “Ivory”, $22
10. Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Oil-Control Makeup in “Classic Ivory”, $7 (approx.)