Make Up Games and Blemishes

I hate blemishes and I was surprised to learn the other day that I’ve been covering up the red spots all wrong when they appear on my face. Right now I’m using concealer, but after reading some new advice by Bobbi Brown, I’m switching over to a real method of concealing – a heavy base is the right answer.

When you use concealer to cover up a blemish, you’re putting on a spot several shades lighter than your usual skin tone. Using a foundation that is exactly the same shade as your skin tone means you’re able to truly blend the spot in with the rest of your face, especially if you use a light foundation on the rest of your face so that the transition between the light and the heavy foundation is a smooth one.

Make Up Games and Blemishes

Many of us use concealer to cover up blemishes, but I’ve recently learned that it’s not the best way. Concealer is great for the dark circles under your eyes, but if you’re looking to reduce the appearance of red spots from acne, you don’t want to use concealer. It’s too light and you’ll be creating a bright white spot that draws the eye like a signpost. Instead of concealer, buy a stick of heavy foundation or a tube of very creamy foundation that isn’t as sheer as what you’d normally use on your face.

The foundation should match your skin exactly for these make up games, and to cover the blemish, you’ll simply dab a dot directly on top of the redness. Once your make up games have a dot of base, use one finger to dot, dot, dot at the spot to help it blend in with the surrounding foundation and skin. By using the exact skin tone of your face, the foundation covering the spot will easily blend in, making your make up games truly flawless.