How to Cover a Pimple on Your Nose

Keeping your face clean will help prevent acne breakouts.

Most women have at one point in their lives battled acne. One of the greatest tools in a women's arsenal of weapons is makeup. While you are undergoing treatment or waiting for acne medication to work, simple makeup tricks can help keep your embarrassing blemishes under wraps. It is important that you use clean hands and clean tools when applying makeup to prevent the spread of bacteria to other areas of your face, which will only exacerbate an already frustrating issue.

Things You'll Need

• Concealer
• Concealer brush
• Foundation
• Foundation sponge
• Sheer, oil-free face powder
• Powder brush

Instructions

1. Apply a thin layer of concealer that is no more than two shades lighter than your skin tone directly to the pimple on your nose using a concealer brush.

2. Allow the concealer to set for five minutes.

3. Apply a thin layer of matching foundation directly over the pimple and the surrounding area using a foundation sponge. Gently blot the foundation on your face and blend it outward to avoid any harsh lines.

4. Set the foundation and concealer with an oil-free face powder using a powder brush. Gently brush the powder over the concealed area.

5. Shake out the powder brush and run it over the area one more time to remove any excess powder from your face.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important that you remove all makeup from your face before you go to bed at night to prevent acne breakouts.

References

• Cosmetic Skin: Acne Cover-up Tips
• Idea of Beauty: Applying Makeup When Pimples are Prominent; 2009
• USFreePR: 5 Steps Covering Acne With Makeup; 2011