You Can Fake a Full 8 Hours Thanks to These $12-and-Under Concealers

Having an A+ concealer in our makeup arsenals pretty much makes us feel like we can take on the world. We know that blemishes, bruise-like dark circles, and other instances of discoloration

are normal and, for the most part, largely out of our control as mere human beings. (Hey, sometimes Netflix just sounds better than sleep, or we mindlessly forget to pack our visor before heading to the beach.) However, that doesn't mean we always want to show them off.

We're very much in favor of feeling comfortable enough to go bare-faced, but for those times when we want to look like a glistening circle-, zit-, and pigmentation-free version of ourselves, an effective concealer is the ultimate antidote. Better yet, we'd rather make it an affordable drugstore formula that will save us bank account–induced stress sweats. Because, yes, these formulas do exist, and we found 15 options coming in at $12 or less to prove it.

Considering we blow through concealer almost as fast as laundry quarters or Starbucks gift cards, we just don't find it savvy—or necessary—to spend an arm, leg, and entire month's cocktail budget on one we'll swipe to the last drop in 30 days' time. Among the fluorescent aisles of your local drugstore or the enticing offerings on Amazon, you can find a healthy crop of amazingly priced concealers with a knack for filtering away dark circles, covering (and preventing!) blemishes, and nixing any other annoying or unwanted skin woes.

Since there's a lot to wade through, we rolled up our sleeves so you don't have to and located the 15 best drugstore-priced concealer sticks, pots, and liquids lurking on Amazon. Ahead, 15 formulas you can buy for $12 and under and which we personally trust.