When this happens, you can wear makeup to cover up, whether it’s a pimple or an acne breakout. Read on to learn more about how to cover acne with makeup, the right way.

Choose Your Products Wisely

If you want to hide acne with makeup, add some essential products to your makeup kit:

Primer
Concealer
Foundation
Setting powder

But before you go to the beauty salon, remember that there are some ingredients you should avoid if you are prone to acne.

Before You Get Started

Before putting on make-up, the skin must be cleansed with a gentle wash. Also, don’t forget to clean the inflamed or irritated areas. Wash them very thoroughly so you don’t piss them off anymore. Do not rub the skin too hard, especially with the cloth, and do not use cleansers that may contain irritating or drying ingredients such as alcohol.

Speaking of cleansing, always apply makeup with clean fingers or a clean sponge to prevent bacteria from getting into pimples or sore pores.

Apply color-correcting concealer

The concealer plays an important role in closing acne. After all, one job is hiding secret power. Applying concealer before foundation can make your makeup smoother. If you use concealer after your foundation, you run the risk of rubbing parts of the foundation off while mixing the concealer.

If the pimple is clearly dark, pink, or red, a color correction concealer can help.

Green concealers can help cover red spots or acne scars. If you have brown or black skin, choose a peach, orange or red concealer to hide dark spots and scars.

The color correction concealer is available as a stick, pastel or liquid that you can pour or apply with the integrated stick applicator.

To apply:

Cover any blemishes or scars with concealer.
Using a clean finger or sponge, gently scrub the concealer until blended.
Do not apply the concealer to the skin.

Apply concealer that matches your skin tone

If you have pimples or areas of acne that require a little more coverage, use a non-comedogenic concealer of the same color as your skin.

Blending the concealer correctly is an important step in achieving a flawless look (without packaging). The creamier concealers generally blend better than the stick versions.

To apply:

Use concealer to identify areas that need extra coverage.
Gently pat with your finger or a clean sponge until it blends with the concealer.

Apply your foundation

The foundation balances the skin tone and unifies all other products.

It comes in various forms, including liquid, cream, and crushed or melted powder. Which one you choose is usually a personal choice, but you should keep the following in mind:

Liquid foundation is often a better choice for dry skin.
Dust can make fine lines and wrinkles more visible.
A powder or cream foundation is good for oily skin.

Use of foundation:

Start with a small amount.
Blend with clean fingers, a sponge or a brush until a clear and even layer is obtained.
For added coverage, apply another light coat or layer as needed.

Finish with a setting powder

If you used a powder or powder foundation as a base, you are ready.

If you’re using a liquid cream foundation, applying loose powder isn’t really necessary, but it can help prevent shine and increase coverage throughout the day.

You can purchase translucent, loose powders made specifically to set makeup, but mineral powders are a great option for acne.

If you like powder, choose a non-comedogenic one.

Using the setting powder: