When monster zits or puffy bags take center stage on your face, no one's really talking to you anyone--they're talking to "them." Sure, a few polite people might attempt to look around these flaws, but even so, those bulbous carbuncles are stealing your thunder. The good news? Tarte's handy new Eraser Concealer ($19; sephora.com) offers innovative relief from these and other beauty maladies.

Encased in a little cylinder, the silicone-rich formula is easy to use: Just give the swiveled bottom a crank, and swipe it on with the built-in brush. Unlike many concealers, the Eraser leaves none of telltale caking that calls more attention to flaws; instead, the creamy formula blends right in. Plus, it's available in five different shades, so finding the right match is a cinch.

The Eraser also boasts potent ingredients that attack skin offenses at their source: Chamomile and arnica extracts reduce redness and inflammation, vitamin E and safflower oil keep skin soft and hydrated, and aloe leaf and cucumber extract minimize puffiness. During my testing, I found that the product effectively rubbed out all sorts of complexion issues, but its specialty was brightening dark circles and making eyes look wide awake--even on my most sleep-deprived days. --Janelle Harris