How to Hide a Pimple

There probably isn’t anyone who hasn't experienced the dreaded pimple which shows up on the face for everyone to see. It often happens before a big date, meeting or presentation. Worry no more. By following these steps you can hide the pimple and face the world.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Benzoyl peroxide
• Redness reducing eye drops
• Concealer
• Cotton swab

1. Dry out the pimple. The best products to do this are those with benzoyl peroxide. A good one to try is Peter Thomas Roth Max BPO Gel 10%.
2. Soak a cotton swab in an eye product that removes redness, like Visine. This also removes the redness from a pimple to more easily hide it.
3. Press the cotton swab against the affected area for approximately 10 seconds. Hold the cotton swab on longer if the redness is still livid.
4. Select a concealer slightly lighter than your skin tone
5. Apply a small amount of the concealer to the pimple. Do this by using another cotton swab, sponge or small makeup brush that allows you to control the application.
6. Blend the edges of the concealer once it is dry and remove any excess. This will make the concealer less obvious.
7. Apply the makeup you normally use while taking care not to remove the concealer.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use toner or products that contain salicylic acid in place of a product containing benzoyl peroxide to dry the pimple.
• Use a clean cotton ball, swab, makeup sponge or makeup brush to touch the affected area. f you do not have any of these items, be sure you’re your hands are clean so you do not infect the area again.
• Do not pop a pimple this will only make the affected area more red and visible.
• Use a very small amount of concealer. Using too much will make the pimple more visible instead of hiding it.