How to Hide the Appearance of a Shaving Cut

By: Celeigh O'Neil

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Shaving cuts are a painful inconvenience whether they occur on the face or body. They can be caused by an overly sharp razor, a dull razor used with force or simply by hitting a sensitive patch of skin. Shaving cuts tend to heal quickly once clotted, but may still be noticeable for a few days after they appear. This is undesirable when you wish to look your best or have an important event. Cover up the appearance of a shaving cut with some concealer.

Step 1

Apply cold water to the wound immediately after the skin is cut. Splash the water onto the skin to help the blood to clot and stop the bleeding.

Step 2

Place a piece of tissue on the cut to keep the area clean as the bleeding stops.

Step 3

Apply a shaving nick gel or alternatively a waxy lip balm to the affected area to help seal the wound and prevent infection.

Step 4

Select a concealer to use. Choose a hydrating cream-based concealer that is the same shade as your skin or one shade lighter. Hydrating concealers soothe and protect the skin to promote healing.

Step 5

Place one swipe of concealer at the center of the cut.

Step 6

Blend the concealer in to the skin. Use your finger to gently blend the concealer at the edges of the cut outwards in a circular motion.

Step 7

Set the concealer with a translucent powder. Place one layer of powder over the cut using a powder puff or your finger. Tap it over the concealer as to not reveal the cut again. Use no more than two layers of powder to avoid drawing attention to the area.