The best concealers

No caking or creasing here

View in browser May 12, 2025 Our favorite concealers Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Whether you're quickly touching up under-eye circles or going for a full-glam look, using the right concealer — one that doesn't cake, crease, or fade — can make you feel like a brighter, bolder version of yourself. To find the very best ones, our beauty experts and a diverse panel of testers spent over six weeks trying a slew of concealers, assessing each formula's coverage, finish, and application. In the end, four standouts won out, including a long-lasting concealer with impressive redness cover-up and a brightening drugstore option. 4 concealers we love→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › What's hot at Wirecutter Conan O'Brien's (mostly serious) tips for traveling the world with just a carry-on Including his go-to travel suit, which he calls comfortable enough for jujitsu but sophisticated enough for a funeral→ A PC that (almost) fits in your pocket This tiny desktop computer is perfect for moving between two workspaces or working in a DIY mobile office→ How to quiet noisy neighbors (without starting a feud) Un-neighborly neighbors can make spending time in your own home stressful. Here are some solutions→ Your daily deal: Our top-pick carbon steel pan Our favorite carbon steel pan is comfortable, lightweight, and can cook eggs and other delicate foods without sticking. In our tests, our experts found the surface to be as slick as Teflon and fried egg-ready right out of the box, no seasoning required. We found it for $10 off here→ READ THE REVIEW The best carbon steel pan→ Plus: These hypochlorous acid mists are touted as skin-care cure-alls. But do they really work? NYT Wirecutter Skin-care fanatics seem to view hypochlorous acid sprays as an antidote for just about anything: calming eczema, easing acne, disinfecting minor wounds, and beyond. But do these breakout-targeting formulas — including the tomato-red bottle from Tower28 that our expert calls "a perennial TikTok darling" — actually work? We put them to the test to find out. Spritz, spritz→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018