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We’ve all been there: You have an important work event, wedding, or date, and an embarrassing pimple rises to the surface. The best concealer for men provides a practical solution to this age-old problem—if you’re brave enough to use it. We get it: Men aren’t “supposed” to wear makeup, or so many of us have been told since birth. Thanks to social media, we’re all constantly on display, and a lot more of us are waking up to the fact that gender norms are overly rigid, arbitrary, and totally optional. So, if you want to dab on a little concealer to cover up acne, blemishes, dark circles, or just even out your complexion, then more power to you.

To find the best concealer for men, I tried about 10 different concealing products. Some of the picks below were designed specifically for men, while others are traditionally marketed to women. Cosmetic products like tinted moisturizer or sunscreen can be used daily, while other concealers are made for emergency cover-ups. Let's dive in.

Horace

Horace is a French skincare brand that uses as many natural ingredients as possible in its formulas. We've become big fans of this brand here at GQ, and the brand makes a discrete concealer with a matte finish. Unlike some of the other concealers we tried, the product doesn't shine, providing a subtle camouflage for blemishes and dark circles. While you have seven different color options, it doesn't come with an applicator, but you can blend the product with your finger or a Q-tip in a pinch.