Acne may be natural, but it isn't fun. You can cover a blemish with makeup, but if you're not careful, you could end up with a cakey clump on your face. Next time you get a pimple, don't just dab on extra foundation or concealer, follow some blemish covering steps that will reduce the appearance of the pimple without becoming cakey and flakey.
Step 1
Wash your entire face and neck with a gentle facial cleanser and rinse with cool water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.
Step 2
Apply a thin coat of moisturizer to your entire face. Use only a water-base moisturizer that absorbs quickly into your skin. The moisturizer forms a barrier over your face, smoothing your skin.
Step 3
Dampen a clean makeup up sponge with water and squeeze out the excess.
Step 4
Put a dime-sized dollop of makeup on your palm and press the sponge in the foundation, absorbing the makeup. With light dabs, press the makeup sponge all over your face; apply a very thin coat of foundation evenly over the blemish.
Step 5
Allow the makeup to dry before gently buffing your skin with a cotton facial pad. Use very little pressure over the blemish, just enough to smooth any obvious traces of makeup. A thin layer of makeup will remain on your face and over the blemish.
Step 6
Repeat the application of foundation makeup. By applying multiple, very thin coats of makeup, you avoid thick, cakey streaks while covering the blemish. If your makeup is thick, use a little more water on your sponge. Buff again when the makeup dries.
Step 7
Dab a tiny bit of concealer directly on the blemish with a fine makeup brush. If the blemish is red, a concealer with a yellow base may counter the reddish color. Use feather-light strokes to keep from adding too much.
Step 8
Allow the concealer to set, and apply a light dusting of translucent facial powder. The powder removes the shine from your skin, making blemishes less noticeable. You may use a large, soft brush or a gentle powder puff to dust the powder on.
Tips and Warnings
- Use a clean makeup sponge every time you apply makeup.
- Avoid picking at the blemish, which will only make it worse.
Things You'll Need
- Gentle facial cleanser
- Moisturizer
- Foundation makeup
- Makeup sponge
- Cotton pads
- Concealer
- Translucent face powder
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