How to Conceal Blemishes With Make Up

Avoiding blemishes is important if you're concerned about your skin's appearance. Unfortunately, blemishes are sometimes unavoidable. That's when it's helpful to know the best way to apply makeup to conceal your blemishes. When blemishes appear, simply conceal them with a bit of expertly applied makeup until the blemishes heal on their own.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Pick a concealer color that matches the shade of your liquid foundation or is a shade lighter. Never pick a concealer shade that is darker than your liquid foundation.

2. Dab concealer on your blemish and blend in a circular motion. Use a cotton swab to apply concealer directly to the areas where you need it. Blending is important because it helps disguise the makeup.

3. Apply liquid foundation next. Again, blend makeup in a circular motion to further disguise your blemish.

4. Set liquid foundation with loose powder or powder pressed if you are using this type of product.

5. Avoid blending concealer over large areas. Apply concealer directly to each pimple for the best coverage. Liquid foundation can be applied over a larger area.

Tips & Warnings

• Guys can use a tinted acne cream to conceal blemishes. Tinted acne cream provides two benefits at once: blemish coverage and acne-fighting ingredients.
• Splurge for the expensive concealer. High-quality makeup products perform better, and this is especially true for concealer. When possible, buy concealer and liquid foundation from the same product line.
• Give your skin a break when possible. If you're staying in on the weekend, don't wear any makeup.