If you’ve been dreaming of a flawless complexion all winter long, applying just a hint of sheer concealer to your visage can offer you subtle coverage without the dreaded effect of pancake makeup. Whether you’re hoping to conceal your tiny blemishes or add a barely there layer over your slight under eye circles, we’ve curated a roundup of five sheer concealers to add to your beauty bag.

1) Clinique Airbrush Concealer Illuminates, Perfects, $26: Clinique’s Airbrush concealer states that it will minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and add a brightening touch to the skin. The cream formula contains light-diffusing optics, which it claims will brighten the look of unwanted shadows. As for the 12 shades themselves, they range from rosy Fair tone to a rich Deeper Caramel.

 2) M·A·C ‘Mineralize’ Concealer, $32: MAC’s Mineralize Concealer claims to offer a mineral and botanical-enriched formula, along with blendable coverage. At the same time, it states that it will moisturize dry skin, provide long-lasting coverage and leave the skin with a smooth satin effect. As a product that claims to offer sheer to medium coverage, it can also be applied for subtle coverage or as a slightly heavier concealer. The shades run from a very light Nc15 to a very deep Nw50.

3) Burberry Sheer Luminous Concealer, $42: This liquid concealer from Burberry’s beauty line comes in a pen format, and claims to bring a radiant, illuminating effect to the skin. It is available in four shades, which include a very light Soft Beige, slightly warmer Rosy Beige, medium Sandy Beige and tan Amber hue. To use the concealer, press the pen onto your skin to highlight the area on your visage and gently brush on the product.

4) Shiseido Sheer Eye Zone Corrector, $45: This correcting product from Japanese cosmetics brand Shiseido claims to specifically target the skin around the delicate eye area. It states that it will balance out those tired dark circles and discolouration, and provide long-lasting yet lightweight coverage. The Sheer Eye Zone Corrector also claims to suit a variety of skin tones, with shades available from a pale Very Light to an enriched Warm Beige.

5) Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen, $48: This skin perfecting pen by Dior is created with the brand’s Light-Energizing Complex, said to encourage a radiant complexion and to minimize the look of darker regions on the visage. The pen itself is meant to be clicked to release the product, which can be used over foundation, under makeup or applied subtly on a bare face. Meanwhile, the available shades range from Rosy Glow to a dark Honey Glow.

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