Acne and Makeup: A How-To Guide
March 15th, 2010 | 
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Well all you need is to learn a few creative acne makeup concealing tips to help you look your very best at school, work or play.
But remember — Makeup conceals acne, it doesn’t cure it!
But you already knew that, right? Using makeup to conceal acne isn’t difficult, but there are some basic rules that you should always follow.
Your basic acne makeup toolkit
Your three acne hiding weapons will be a concealer, a foundation and a finishing powder. Stay away from the dollar store and use only brand names that you can trust.
Choose only oil-free makeup products that match your skin tone. Oil-free is the key to success here so read the labels carefully. You don’t want to aggravate your existing acne problem by layering a fresh coat of oil on skin that already has too much to begin with. Choose a hypoallergenic brand while you’re at it.
If this is the first time that you are using a new brand, test the makeup applying small dabs to a spot under your jaw to see how your skin reacts. If you are going to have a problem you’ll know within an hour or so after applying it. Nothing’s worse than adding more blotches to an already colorful face.
Before you begin
Wash your face with your normal face cleansing product and pat dry. Apply your acne medication per the instructions and let it dry throughly.
Start with the concealer
Apply the concealer in a light dabbing motion directly to any dark blotches or red areas that the acne has produced on your skin. Blend the concealer in using a disposable facial sponge. Use the concealer sparingly. You can always apply more if you need it but you don’t want to layer it on too thickly. It will look terrible when it dries.
Next, apply the foundation
Apply the foundation sparingly as well and use a light dabbing motion here too. Blend the foundation with your sponge and reapply to any areas that need it.
And now for the final touch
Apply a light layer of the oil-free powder using a large makeup brush. This will take care of any shine that the acne concealer and foundation left behind and it will give you an even and finished look.
Throw away the disposable sponges when you are through so you don’t transfer yesterday’s skin oil to tomorrow’s clean face!
Before you go to bed
Wash your face throughly to remove all makeup before you go to bed, but preferably as soon as you can after you return home. You want your skin to breath and your acne to get as much fresh air as possible.
By: John Wellington
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March 15th, 2010 11:52 am
You have some honest ideas here. It looks like you have done a research on the issue and discovered.Anyway thanks a lot.I think most peoples will agree with your blog.Keep it up.
March 18th, 2010 6:56 pm
Some great info here, especially about using oil free products. Most people end up getting into a vicious cycle of using oil based cosmetics on their acne and then making it worse, they then have to keep using more and more to cover it up and make their acne worse and worse!
March 19th, 2010 3:08 am
Thanks and that’s useful for beauties. But since most boys don’t wear makeup and unfortunately have a lot acnes, it would be appreciated if you can give some tips about how to cure it or just make it a little bit better. Thanks anyway!
March 19th, 2010 1:28 pm
Thanks for that useful information.
March 20th, 2010 4:49 pm
very nice post.. thanks
March 23rd, 2010 1:59 pm
Yes, I agree that this topic is useful. but besides any medical help, there are a number of special recepies based on nature products, like nettle…if neaded I can tell more
March 26th, 2010 3:59 pm
As a man, we can’t really use makeup to hide acne. What we can do is mostly preventative measures like having facial scrubs and cleaners where one contains salycic (sp?) acid and the other benzyl peroxide.
March 29th, 2010 1:42 pm
Thanks and that’s useful for beauties. But since most boys don’t wear makeup and unfortunately have a lot acnes, it would be appreciated if you can give some tips about how to cure it or just make it a little bit better. Thanks anyway!
April 8th, 2010 11:01 pm
i’m a man with acne. I wish I could hide it in that way!
April 21st, 2010 6:37 pm
Nice informative article. Good point made about using name brand products for situations like this. You will find the name brands put more into their research and development which usually is the reason they charge more.
May 10th, 2010 6:58 am
nice information ..
July 15th, 2010 7:17 pm
As a makeup artist and skin care specialist with over 20 years experience I agree with these tips.
I would add/emphasize the need to go “light’ on the makeup while treating Acne.
Seeking a professional with EXPERIENCE treating Acne can bring results many think are impossible. Many “home” and “over the counter” remedies are temporary fixes that I find often discourage Acne patients from seeking qualified help. Sometimes it’s just a phone call away! With the advent of new facial, microdermabrasion and chemical peels available at most day spa’s today, Acne patients can get lasting results that even 5 years ago was unheard of.
Seek out someone in your neck of the woods and remember the key thing to ask “do you have experience treating Acne”?.
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