How to Cover Age Spots on Oily Skin

Oily skin can be wonderful as you get older. It tends to be thicker, stays well hydrated and is probably the envy of your friends. But it does come with a few challenges, like how to keep a good, opaque concealer from sliding off those age spots you’d rather not show off. Forget heavy creams; they’ll be gone by the time you get where you’re going. This method helps concealer adhere to oily skin and aids in banishing dark areas as well.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Non-greasy sunscreen
• Mineral concealer
• Sponge eye-makeup applicators
• Foundation
• Finishing powder

1. Clean your face and apply any products that are appropriate for your oily skin. These should include a lightening product on your age spots. Wait 10 minutes for product(s) to soak in thoroughly.

2. Apply liquid foundation now, if you use it.

3. Apply a non-greasy, full-spectrum sunscreen directly on spots you want to cover. Since these ‘age’ spots are really caused by the sun, sunscreen will help you get rid of them. It will also glue your concealer in place. If you put sunscreen all over earlier, apply a little extra now to these areas.

4. Dip small sponge applicator in an appropriate shade of pure mineral concealer and spread over dark areas. Layer until darkness is minimized. Blend with sponge or fingers.

5. Brush on mineral foundation, if you use it, or a finishing powder.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful choosing a concealer shade. Nothing is more important than finding a good match.
• Don’t put liquid or cream foundation over concealer. You’ll just rub the concealer off or spread it around.
• You may need to reapply concealer to your age spots during the day, but not as often.