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

Examples of concealer in a Sentence

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Celebrities are for Fabletics and Casamigos and high-quality concealers; celebrities are not for the basic requirements of being a functional person in a world that no longer provides easy access to phone booths, maps, or reliable public transportation. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 June 2025 The illuminating base product—kind of a concealer/highlighter hybrid—promptly took over FYPs and sold out in stores. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 2 June 2025 Applying a powder or mineral foundation before applying concealer will cause your makeup to look cakey and unappealing once the liquid concealer hits the powder foundation. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 In that vein, purple setting powders can be used to set concealer under the eyes, on the forehead, on the bridge of the nose, and on the chin. Jennifer Ford, Essence, 30 Apr. 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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