A blemish is a dark spot on the skin. It can be a mole, a liver spot, or some other similar imperfection. Clear skin is a sign of health and beauty. It is the type of skin that graces magazine covers, and it is the skin that every woman wants. If you want cover-girl skin but have blemishes you want to hide, you can banish them from sight by using the right technique and the right makeup.
Step 1
Use a gentle exfoliating product on your skin to make your skin smooth. Make sure you have no open cuts or pimples before applying it. Follow the directions given on the label. Rinse the product off after the recommended time, and blot your face with a clean towel. Exfoliating the skin removes scaly skin that makes makeup application difficult and noticeable.
Step 2
Wet your makeup sponge and squeeze it hard to remove most of the water. Pour a small amount of foundation onto the sponge. Dot the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin with the foundation and spread it evenly all over your face. Use your fingers to spread the foundation over hard-to-reach areas.
Step 3
Stroke your concealer makeup with your concealer brush to get amount makeup on it. Apply the concealer makeup to each blemish, one at a time. Use your fingers to drag the edges of the makeup into the foundation so no contrast can be seen. Cover all blemishes in this manner.
Step 4
Take your powder brush, and twirl it around in the mineral makeup. Lift the brush from the makeup. Tap the brush lightly with your finger to remove any excess powder. Brush the powder lightly onto all areas of your skin. When done, saturate a cotton round with water and squeeze it to remove most of the water. With a light touch, pat your skin with the cotton round to give your skin a moisturized appearance.
Things You'll Need
- Gentle exfoliator
- Face towel
- Makeup sponge
- Tissues
- Liquid foundation that matches your skin color
- Concealer makeup that matches your foundation
- Concealer brush
- Powder brush
- Powder mineral makeup
- Cotton round
References
- AFB Senior Site: Esther's Insights on Applying Makeup
- "Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians," Joel Gerson, 1999
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