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Step 1
Make sure you have all of the necessary tools needed to cover skin flaws with makeup. This includes the proper applicators. Quality makeup brushes give a smoother, subtle, flawless application and are gentle on the skin.
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Step 2
Choose the right products for your particular type of skin. Use makeup specially formulated for sensitive skin if makeup tends to give you a rash or causes you to break out.
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Step 3
Use an oil-based concealer and foundation to provide solid, lasting coverage. Make sure these products are non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic so they don't irritate current skin conditions. Clinique offers a wide variety of makeup to hide skin flaws.
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Step 4
Start by applying concealer on the areas you want to cover such as blemishes, dark circles under your eyes and scars. Use a cream concealer if you have normal to dry skin, and a stick concealer if you have oily skin.
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Step 5
Smooth on a light-colored concealer to hide dark circles and spots, use green or blue tinted concealer to hide red skin flaws and use a purple tinted concealer to brighten up yellow-tinged flaws or a sallow complexion.
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Step 6
Apply the foundation and set your makeup using a large powder brush and loose powder matching your skin tone. Use a foundation and powder that closely matches the color of your skin.
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Step 7
Enhance your look with the rest of your makeup including your blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara and lipstick, then dust once more with the loose powder.
