Concealer is just a part of your daily routine.

You’d never think of leaving the house without it.

But do you really need it?

Woman applying concealer

Sometimes concealer just makes your eyes look cakey and dry rather than fixing the problem.

This is where under-eye brightener enters the arena.

This means that they have two very different consistencies.

Woman applying brightener under eye

Under-eye brighteners give you a fresh look

A full face of makeup isn’t a daily necessity.

If that’s your goal, then under-eye brighteners are where it’s at.

Under-eye brighteners are going to lighten up the area and bring attention to the eyes.

Woman holding concealer

The formula is runnier than a concealer, so it’s easier to spread with your finger.

Brighteners also provide nice hydration to illuminate the under-eye area and keep that thin skin supple.

Since under-eye brighteners are more watery, they provide very light coverage.

When it comes to covering thing up those dark circles and lines, concealer is your go-to.

Concealers provide coverage of circles and blemishes

Like the name suggests, concealer is designed to conceal.

Think of concealer as your makeup magician trying to make all those blemishes magically disappear.

Under-eye brightener is a light formulation designed to illuminate your under-eye area and make it look dewy and fresh.

It’s screaming, “hey, look at me.”

Concealer, on the other hand, provides a bit more coverage to hide any imperfections.