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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Skip the undereye concealer and match your base to the lightest part of your face. Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025 Laura Geller New York The Ideal Fix Concealer More than 2,000 Amazon shoppers just bought this concealer that doubles as a foundation. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Before the show, Riddle told WWD the look included no foundation, only a little bit of concealer. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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