Hide pimples with makeup

A primer along with little bit of color correcting concealer, a dab of foundation, some moisturizer and some setting powder can work wonders to temporarily hide that pimple you’re fretting over. The trick is to simply combine spot-treatment with a thin layer of foundation so your face does not end up looking cakey and dry.

The best thing you can do for your skin is to keep it minimal. Makeup doesn't have to be hard on your skin; with good hygiene and oil-free products, you can hide your acne without clogging your pores.

Step 1 – Cleanse and moisturise your skin: This is perhaps the most essential step to help you achieve desirable coverage and also for your makeup to look flawless. Cleanse your face well, add a toner to your routine, and moisturise using a gentle, oil-free moisturising lotion or one that suits your skin type.

Step 2 – Apply primer: Apply your primer to add a barrier between the makeup and your skin. If you don’t want to use the primer all over your face, you can use a brush and apply it only to spots and problem areas.

Step 3 – Apply colour corrector and concealer: Apply your primer to add a barrier between the makeup and your skin. If you don’t want to use the primer all over your face, you can use a brush and apply it only to spots and problem areas. It all depends on what works for you!

Step 4 – Dab on some foundation - This step is optional and if you aren’t happy using a foundation, you can either use a BB cream or skip it, as per your preference. In case you are going for a foundation, take very little product and blend it out using a stippling brush or a blending sponge.

Step 5 – Set with a powder: Use a compact or a setting powder to set your concealer in place and to prevent your face from looking shiny.

Pro Tip: You can also use a finishing spray to seal your look! This won’t just help your makeup last, but will also break up any cakey-ness caused by the heaviness of your makeup.

Ishita Lamba