The 7 Best Creamy Concealers for Dry Winter Skin

It’s sort of a cruel joke that many acne and anti-aging medications (like retinol and benzoyl peroxide) can irritate and dry out your skin, not to mention the current winter weather wreaking havoc on your complexion every time you step outside. It’s a tough season for us beauty devotees. But when you still want to use your favorite makeup products, like concealer (and truly, why should we have to sacrifice our beauty routines, ever?), finding something that won’t highlight your already flaky, angry skin can be tricky. Luckily, we love that sort of product homework.

First and foremost, you need to

thoroughly moisturize

. Skin hydration—via

oils

, moisturizers, or hyaluronic acid, among others—should always be established before applying any makeup product. Trust us, it’s worth the extra five minutes. Once that’s finished, a creamy concealer that blends in well with your skin, has a bit of slip on the application, and still provides enough coverage is ideal. Check out our seven favorite formulas below!