Acne covering makeup?

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Bess C.

Jan 18, 2014

Bess C.

I'm not super desperate or anything, but I often have a pimple or blemish on my face that looks very red because I have easily irritated skin that is pretty pale, and these blemishes tend to by dry/ flakey. (The photo should give you an idea) Any tips for covering them up? (I use green primer and a kinda heavy bb cream right now)

Cheyenne S.

Jan 18, 2014

Cheyenne S.

You should upgrade to a foundation. Revlon ColorStay and Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 are both great for acne coverage and long lasting as well, but they are best for combo to oily skin. If you have dry skin, try Neatrogena Healthy Skin.

Bess C.

Jan 18, 2014

Bess C.

Awesome, thanks! Do you have any particular tricks for applying them?

Cat C.

Jan 18, 2014

Cat C.

From my personal experience, I don't like the feeling of "caking" (building) makeup over acne. If I try to cover, I'll use a light to medium coverage on a beauty blender. It won't feel as harsh as a brush and it'll glide over the acne rather than rub it. Then just dab concealer and blend with beauty blender :)

Yolande P.

Jan 18, 2014

Yolande P.

agree with cat^

Abigail R.

Jan 18, 2014

Abigail R.

Try getting camouflage makeup like derma blend or derma colour, and only apply on the areas most needed :) with the fixing powders and sprays they should last all day and they are waterproof :)

Bess C.

Jan 18, 2014

Bess C.

Well, y'all are just lovely, and I'll definitely look into getting a beauty blender because everyone seems to love those things!

Bess C.

Jan 18, 2014

Bess C.

New foundation may be in order too, apparently! ;)

alexiss p.

Jan 18, 2014

alexiss p.

Esteè lauder double wear stay in place foundation with mac pro longwear concealer ontop of the foundation.

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