It takes perfect skin to achieve perfect makeup, bla bla bla… Ignore that perfect skin talk, puhliz. After all, it was never your fault that teenage acne chose you as it’s best friend and did leave you some nice parting gifts of spots and freckles. By the way, what’s the essence of makeup if not to cover up acne, blemishes and other skin imperfections. With the right tips and tricks, you can hide acne scars with makeup and achieve a flawless look.
There are no skin blemishes or scars a good makeup cannot take on. Here are some tested and trusted secret makeup tricks used by professional beauticians and makeup artists to cover up blemishes and acne scars.
Clean Your Face
When it comes to covering up scars with makeup, you need to make sure your face is properly cleaned and moisturized. A clean face provides a good surface for you to work your makeup magic on.
Use a Primer
A primer will help you create an even complexion and mask any noticeable skin imperfections. After applying the primer wait for some minutes before putting on your foundation.
Let Concealer Do Its Work
Just as the name suggests, a concealer conceals spots, scars and blemishes. Get a quality product that lives up to its name. Apply the concealer generously on scars you want hidden so as to fully conceal them out of sight.
The proper way to apply concealer is to smear it on the spot in a crisscross (an “X” pattern, sort of). Then use the pad of your clean fingers to gently press or pat the concealer into place, until it is neatly blended into the blemishes. To view our concealer colourmatch tester palette click here To purchase concealer click here
Under-eye Corrector
An under-eye corrector, just like a concealer, is used to cover up dark circles, hide under-eye discolorations, and mask bags under the eyes. Dab on some loose white powder on your face to tone down its glossiness and make your face look more natural.
Your Foundation Matters
Go for a high-quality foundation with good coverage and in a shade that matches your natural skin tone. Apply the foundation in dots and then in a circular motion use a stippling brush to spread the dots out. Blend the foundation evenly but not too thinly, as your aim is to hide scars and spots with the makeup. Be careful not to disrupt the concealer you have already applied. Start with little foundation, and build up as needed. For creme to powder foundation and pressed powder colourmatch tester palettes click here. To purchase creme to powder foundation click here. To purchase creme stick foundation click here. To purchase Liquid foundation click here.
Loose Powder to The Rescue
Dusting your face and neck with loose powder helps to further smoothen your skin and make the tone appear more even. Applying loose or pressed powder after you’ve put on your makeup sets your makeup and help it stay in place for a longer period. To purchase Loose powder click here
A Finishing Spray Can Help
Spray on a setting mist on your face when you’re done. The setting spray helps your makeup stay put and also enhance a natural-look by making your makeup look less heavy.
Distract Attention
Your scars shouldn’t steal your shine. Play up your strong points to take attention away from the weaker ones. Create vibrant makeup looks like smoky eyes or make a bold and sexy statement with your lipstick colour. To purchase Lipstick click here
Now shake out your hair, put on a sweet smile and go rock your world cos ain’t nothing stopping you.
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