How to Cover Up Severe Acne

Cystic acne is the severest form of acne. Acne cysts occur deep in the dermis, and are usually painful to the touch. It can take a few days or even weeks for these blemishes to clear up entirely, but in the meantime, there are ways to cover up severe acne to make them virtually invisible. One of the most important steps to covering up severe acne is to determine your base skin tone and find makeup products that are a few shades darker.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Foundation Concealer Concealer brush Loose or pressed powder Large powder brush

Selecting Products

1. Choose a light, oil-free foundation that matches your base skin tone. Use the color of your neck as a guide. If the foundation blends flawlessly into your neck, then it is the perfect match. If you're having trouble figuring out which color is best, go to a cosmetics counter at your local department store and ask one of the salespeople to help you.

2. Choose an oil-free concealer that is one shade darker than your base skin tone.

3. Choose loose or pressed powder that is two shades darker than your base skin tone.

Application

4. Apply a thin layer of foundation all over your face and neck. This is done to give you a uniform canvas. Then, dip the concealer brush into the concealer and gently dab some on the blemishes you want covered.

5. Using the concealer brush, gently blend the concealer on and around the blemishes. Use a delicate tapping motion to cover the acne effectively. Don't rub or press too hard on a pimple, as you may wipe off the concealer.

6. Use the large powder brush to apply powder all over your face. Blend some of the powder into your neck to make sure it matches the color of your face. The powder will set the concealer and give your face a uniform color to prevent the covered blemishes from standing out against your base skin tone.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have a concealer brush, apply the concealer to the acne with your fingertips.
• Do not apply any makeup on broken skin or open sores. It may cause a deeper infection. Do not pick at your acne or touch your face with dirty fingers, as it may lead to scarring and more infections.

[cassiebeddow]

on 10/7/2009 This is absolutely terrible advice for anyone with severe acne. This goes against all my years of theatrical and modern makeup administration. Contact me for a real answer to your problems. [e-mail]

[cassiebeddow]

on 10/7/2009 This is absolutely terrible advice for anyone with severe acne. This goes against all my years of theatrical and modern makeup administration. Contact me for a real answer to your problems. [e-mail]