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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Use it by itself to cover up blemishes or over foundation or concealer to set your makeup. Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Tarte added a new concealer to its cult classic Shape Tape lineup. Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 Mirko Vergani, a colorist at Fabio Scalia salons in New York City, says this hair-care product is one of his favorite temporary root concealers when hair dye isn't accessible. Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025 The Quickies concealer comes with a large doe-foot applicator and a concealer brush to easily blend it into the skin for a natural, full-coverage finish. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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