How to Cover Up a Pimple

A pimple can pop up out of nowhere and ruin your day. You can learn to cover it up effectively with makeup and resume your planned activities without worrying about your pimple showing.

Things You'll Need

• Face cleanser
• Oil-free moisturizer
• Concealer
• Foundation
• Powder
• Makeup brushes

Instructions

1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, and massage an oil-free moisturizer all over your face.

2. Choose a concealer, foundation and pressed or loose powder that perfectly matches your skin tone.

3. Apply a dime-sized amount of foundation on your face with your fingertips, especially if you have a few pimples scattered on your face. Cover the pimple and surrounding areas, and blend down onto your neck to prevent any lines.

4. Dab the concealer onto your pimple with your finger or makeup brush. Blend thoroughly on and around the pimple.

5. Firmly pat some loose or pressed powder directly onto the concealed pimple.

6. Apply loose or pressed powder onto your face with a large makeup brush to even out the overall texture of your skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to find a color that matches your skin as perfectly as possible. You may want to get a shade matched to your complexion by a professional at a makeup counter.