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Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Hello there! I'm new here. I was wondering if someone could tell me a good way to cover my acne. I've grad portrait in about a month and I just want to start to get ready. please and thank you! :)

Feb 11, 2014

Veronica M.

You look Habesha! But are you opening to trying foundations?

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

I am habesha. :)... As long as it covers my acne I'll try it. But the thing is there are so many foundations out there and I don't know which one is good and doesn't feel heavy when I wear it.

Feb 11, 2014

Veronica M.

Ok so, if your looking for a more full coverage which might feel heavy try revlon colorstay. If you want something alittle more lighter try loreal true match. And buy the powder as well.

Feb 11, 2014

Kitty K.

Hi Atlanta and welcome to Beautylish!
First off I want to recommend that you go over the general terms in conditions! I do invite you to become active within our community.

As for a full coverage foundation that Isn't heavy, it might be a bit more tricky.
What is your skin type and how much are you willing to spend? & Is your skin sensitive to ingredients/make up?

Feb 11, 2014

Vanessa W.

To conceal acne-

Use a colour correcting concealer to cancel out the redness in the blemish. Green counteracts red, so any concealer with a green tone will help get rid of redness without having to use too much.

Use a concealer brush to dab gently on the acne, and spread/blend out the makeup around the blemish. A brush gives much more control than fingers. Elf and Ecotools do a good concealer brush for approx $2-$4 :)

Use a good setting powder and press gently using a dense brush. (Ecotools blush brush is perfect). In person, the blemish can still be noticeable, esp. if it's swollen, but in photography it will be blurred out.

Do concealer before foundation so you don't have any obvious dots of concealer.

CONCEALERS:
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda $12
Hard Candy Glamoflauge $6
Vichy Dermablend $35

POWDERS:
Loreal True Match $8
NYX Stay Matte But But Flat $9

Hope this helped! :) sorry it's so long haha.

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Thank you so much Veronica! I'll try to get those soon and try them out. :)

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Aww thanks for the warm welcome Kitty! I'll try to be as active as I can...I've a normal skin I believe and I don't think so I'm. I never had problems with the products I've used in the past.

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Thank you very much Venessa for your detailed response! I really appreciate it. :)

Feb 11, 2014

Kitty K.

I definitely recommend trying out CoverFX as to not irritate your skin. Their line is free of Allergens, Fragrances, Gluten, and irritants which are all very important when it comes to terms of helping your skin.
I recommend their Cream Foundation, and for the fullest coverage I recommend a regular foundation brush.
( The one that looks like a paddle. )
Make sure you do invest in a primer beforehand, it creates a barrier between your skin and make up.
I recommend concealing after foundation, sometimes you find that you don't use up as much as you do when you use it before.
Especially since a lot of foundations offer full coverage using the right tools and skills.

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Alright,I will try to get the products and start practicing. I truly appreciate your help. thank you! :)

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Thanks Jacqueline! And it truly is wonderful here. I'm learning many things already.

Feb 11, 2014

Ebony J.

Welcome (:

Feb 11, 2014

Atlanta G.

Thank you Ebony!  :)

Feb 11, 2014

Eloise W.

First you should use moisturizer. It would be really good if your moisturizer has a little bit of cherry in it because it helps and hidratates your skin. Second use primer. After that apply foundation. When choosing a foundation look for one which is good for your skin type. Foundation also depends of what kind of acne do you have. You know do you need medium or high coverage. Then use powder in stone. And it is enough for perfect glowing skin. :-)

Feb 12, 2014

Atlanta G.

Thank you guys so much! :)