Shoppers Call This $7 Concealer From a European Drugstore Brand “Budge-Proof”

Few things ruin my mood like creased concealer. Unfortunately, it’s a phenomenon I’m all too familiar with; my dark circles require the utmost coverage, and I often find myself spackling layers of makeup beneath my peepers…only to find cracks in my work during a midday mirror check.

I’m hardly alone in my battle with concealer creasing — yet I am absolutely missing out on a concealer secret, per the almost 3,000 Amazon shoppers who have given Catrice’s True Skin High Cover Concealer a five-star rating. Hailing from a European drugstore brand, it boasts crease-resistant, skin-smoothing wear — plus a bounty of additional benefits. The real kicker? Somehow, it rings in at a mere $7.

The Catrice True Skin High Cover Concealer is an ultra-pigmented coverup with a matte, skin-like finish. The formula boasts a notably long wear time — up to 10 hours, per the brand — even in the presence of sweat and water. Furthermore, the concealer is fantastic for mature skin and dry skin, as it resists settling into fine lines, caking, or creasing — thanks, primarily, to hyaluronic acid.

While typically associated with moisturizers and serums, hyaluronic acid in an under-eye concealer makes total sense. For one, the ingredient fades the appearance of fine lines — which tend to develop under and around the eyes as we age. Hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration, and in turn, imparts a plumping effect that lessens the appearance of lines. These effects are almost instant, and can last throughout the day, too: As dermatologist Dr. Lian Mack, M.D., previously told InStyle, “hyaluronic acid …can help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by creating a barrier that retains water in the skin.” In addition to fading lines, hyaluronic acid can quench dry under-eye skin (an unideal makeup base). A hydrated under-eye area, on the other hand, equals less risk of caking, and provides a smoother canvas for concealer.

I’d be remiss not to mention the product’s applicator, a teardrop-shaped doe foot that allows for precision, even in nooks that prove difficult to reach with bulkier wands, like the inner corners.

Shoppers are stunned by the concealer’s high-coverage, crease-free wear. One reviewer with “dark circles” says the formula “works like magic” and “covers perfectly.” According to another shopper, it provides “seamless coverage that looks like healthy skin,” not “cakey makeup.” Plus, they add, it’s “budge-proof” and “wears beautifully throughout the day.” Finally, as one shopper with “dry under-eyes” puts it, the formula “feels like skin,” and “doesn’t crease.” Needless to say, I’m sold.