If your concealer creases no matter what you do, girl, you are not alone. I’ve been there too — and after testing 31 hacks over 31 days, I found the ones that are actually worth trying (and which ones to skip).
Why I Tested 31 Concealer Hacks in 31 Days
Let’s be real: concealer is supposed to conceal, not crease into every fine line and make us look older. But lately, my go-to technique just wasn’t cutting it anymore. As I’ve aged, my under eyes have changed — my skin’s drier, my fine lines are more visible, and my once-trusty concealer routine started emphasizing everything I was trying to hide.
And then came the TikTok hacks.
I was seeing endless videos from beauty creators and makeup artists claiming they had the magic solution for no-crease, flawless concealer. So, I decided to test 31 different hacks — one for each day of the month — to see what really works on oily/combination skin and real under-eye texture.
How I Tested the Concealer Hacks
Here’s how I approached it:
I picked a new hack every day from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram (yes, deep research 👀).
On one side of my face, I followed the hack exactly as instructed.
On the other side, I applied concealer the way I normally did — which was no longer working.
I wore the look all day and compared both sides in studio lighting, checking for creasing, caking, texture, and wear.
Before I get into what worked, here’s how I was applying concealer before the experiment:
Swipe directly from the wand onto the skin.
Blend with a damp sponge.
Lightly set with powder using a dry powder puff.
Sounds familiar? Yeah… no wonder it wasn’t working anymore.
Here’s a deeper dive at all the hacks I tried:
What I Learned After 31 Days
Let me just say: some of these hacks were game-changers, while others were a total mess.
Out of 31:
Only 5 hacks got a 9/10 or higher — meaning yes, they actually worked and I’d do them again.
5 hacks were so bad, I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone (seriously, they made my under eyes look worse).
The rest? Meh. Either neutral or too complicated for the results.
The Top 3 Concealer Hacks That Actually Worked
Ready for the winners? These three hacks totally changed how my under-eye concealer wore throughout the day. No creasing, no caking — just smooth, natural, lifted undereyes.
🥉 3rd Place: Day 8 – Blend, Set, Bake
This layered approach — blending your concealer, setting it with a compact powder, and then baking with a loose powder— gave me a crease-free finish that held up all day.
I used a puff for baking, and it truly blurred everything out!
See in detail HERE
🥈 2nd Place: Day 30 – Eye Skin Prep First
This hack was about what you do before concealer: using an eye mask and a hydrating eye cream before makeup.
The difference in how my concealer sat on my skin? Wild. My undereyes looked smoother, more hydrated, and didn’t crack.
See in detail HERE
🥇 1st Place: Day 16 – Eye Primer Before Color Corrector + Concealer
Game. Changer.
Using a lightweight eye primer first (like how you prime your eyelids) helped smooth the skin, created a sealant barrier, and made my color corrector and concealer apply evenly and stay put all day.
See in detail HERE
✨ Honorable Mention: Day 25 – Color Correct → Set with Loose Powder → Concealer → Pressed Powder
Okay, this routine is a little extra, but for events or long days? So worth it.
It created a locked-in, flawless finish that didn’t budge
See in detail HERE
Hacks I’ll Never Try Again 🙅♀️
I won’t name names (unless y’all ask 😏), but a few hacks made my concealer:
Day 29 - Using a little oil as a midday touch up - Looked patchy and removed concealer coverage
Day 2- Using Aquaphor before concealer - it settled into lines faster and created more texture
Day 22- Using very little concealer and baking- this added years to my under eyes. I think it would’ve been better to remove extra concealer and not bake.
One even lifted my foundation off in patches. IYKYK — sometimes less is more.
Final Thoughts
Testing 31 concealer hacks in 31 days taught me that application technique matters just as much as the concealer you’re using.
It’s not always about buying something new — sometimes it’s just about layering things better, prepping the skin, or swapping the tool.
Whether you're 22 or 52, the right method can make all the difference in how your concealer wears.
Have You Tried Any of These Hacks?
Let me know in the comments or DM me on Instagram @krity_s if you want me to test out the worst ones next 😅
And if you want more product breakdowns, side-by-side comparisons, or concealer recommendations for oily/combo skin — I’ve got you.
Thanks for reading, kutie 💕
