To cover a pimple with makeup, you should follow these steps:
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Clean and moisturize your skin: Before applying makeup, gently wash your face with warm water and a fragrance-free water-based moisturizer.
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Apply primer: Apply a small amount of primer to a clean finger or makeup sponge and spread it evenly over your skin, avoiding your eyes. Let it set for a few minutes before applying makeup.
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Use color-correcting concealer: Using a color-correcting concealer can cover your pimples. This is usually a green concealer, which is opposite red on the color wheel. Dab a small amount of the green concealer on the pimple with a concealer brush or cotton swab, then smooth it out with your finger.
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Apply concealer: Apply a concealer that matches your skin tone on top of the green concealer. Dab it on and around the pimple, and blend the edges into the surrounding skin gently with your finger.
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Apply foundation: Apply a medium coverage liquid foundation with a buffing brush in downward circular motions. Let the foundation set for a few minutes.
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Set with powder: Finish it off with a dusting of powder foundation. A little powder will help keep the makeup in place. On hot days, apply a setting spray as well.
When choosing makeup products, opt for oil-free, noncomedogenic, and fragrance-free products that wont clog your pores and lead to more breakouts. Mineral makeup, which is made from minerals found in the earth, is generally noncomedogenic and gentler than other options. It allows the skin to breathe and won’t clog pores, making it a good option to conceal breakouts and inflamed spots. Some beneficial ingredients in mineral-based makeup include silica, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, which absorb skin oils and hide redness without irritating your skin. Dimethicone conceals redness.
Its also important to keep your skin care regime on fleek. Cleanse your face after a workout, clean makeup applicators regularly, remove all your makeup before bed, and read labels to make sure your makeup is noncomedogenic.
