Pimples seem to come at the absolute worst times: before an important presentation at school, on a date night or, even worse, the day you are having photos taken. They are caused by hormones (think PMS ladies!) and stress. Luckily for women, we have makeup to solve such dilemmas.
But how can we make sure it looks natural? Or how do we make sure the concealer doesn’t banish after we’ve had a hectic day of meetings or after breaking a sweat at a Vinyasa Yoga class? We’ve come up with a list of the absolute best and most effective ways to cover up those pesky pimples. Let’s break it down.
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1. Begin with a clean face
You should always begin with a clean face. Not doing so can create a breeding ground for bacteria and even more acne. We're trying to cover up one pimple, not create more.
You should always begin with a clean face. Not doing so can create a breeding ground for bacteria and even more acne. We're trying to cover up one pimple, not create more.
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2. Start with a primer
Primer creates the base for makeup and a starting point for pimple coverage. This will ensure your skin’s natural oils don’t begin to melt away all of your hard work.
Primer creates the base for makeup and a starting point for pimple coverage. This will ensure your skin’s natural oils don’t begin to melt away all of your hard work.
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3. Apply a light coverage foundation all over
Try using a light concealer all over first. This will even out your entire face from the start.
Try using a light concealer all over first. This will even out your entire face from the start.
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4. Use a concealer that matches your skin tone
Although this seems like a no-brainer, matching your skin tone is imperative. Make sure to have a few different concealers that will allow you to mix according to your skin tone at the moment.
Although this seems like a no-brainer, matching your skin tone is imperative. Make sure to have a few different concealers that will allow you to mix according to your skin tone at the moment.
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5. Use a beauty blender
Beauty blenders are a must. Although brushes have always been the go-to tool, beauty blenders have changed the game. All you need to do is wet one, remove any excess water and lightly tap your skin while applying the concealer. Be very gentle on pimples and focus blending on the outer part, not directly over a blemish. For more, check out everything you need to know about the beauty blender.
Beauty blenders are a must. Although brushes have always been the go-to tool, beauty blenders have changed the game. All you need to do is wet one, remove any excess water and lightly tap your skin while applying the concealer. Be very gentle on pimples and focus blending on the outer part, not directly over a blemish. For more, check out everything you need to know about the beauty blender.
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6. Seal with a Finishing Spray
Seal the deal and keep your pimple trapped for at least eight hours by using an effective setting spray.
Seal the deal and keep your pimple trapped for at least eight hours by using an effective setting spray.
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7. If all else fails, turn it into a beauty mark
This is a complete last-resort method, but we’re here to learn the best ways to cover up pimples, right? If a pesky pimple is just too big to handle, then using a brown eyebrow pencil and a little brown eyeshadow may work for you. Pass it off as a Cindy Crawford mole and let the compliments roll in.
This is a complete last-resort method, but we’re here to learn the best ways to cover up pimples, right? If a pesky pimple is just too big to handle, then using a brown eyebrow pencil and a little brown eyeshadow may work for you. Pass it off as a Cindy Crawford mole and let the compliments roll in.
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Now that you've got pimples under control, get out there and live your life! No need to make it a staying-in day anymore. Share this article to let your girlfriends know how you've mastered the art of concealing pimples.