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HOW TO COVER UP A PIMPLE

TUTORIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

Ok, we’re going there today… how to cover up a pimple! I don’t know a single soul who has never had a blemish. I get mine monthly and get them on my body from time to time as well. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or upset about… it’s just part of being a human being; and when they creep up on us, there’s no need to fret. But let me be the first to tell you covering up is a three-part process. If you skip one of the three (most people just apply concealer), it won’t fully cover it or last that long. This is still a quick method and well worth it! Here’s how:

TOOLS:

•  A Green Primer or Green Concealer — I use this one ($$) but also love this one ($). And if you prefer a Green Concealer Stick, this one ($) is only $3.99!
• Concealer Brush — I love this one ($$) for large blemishes and this one ($) for smaller ones.
• A Concealer Stick in the Same Shade as Your Foundation — This one ($$$) is the industry standard for makeup artists and has been for years while this one ($) is waterproof.
• Setting Powder — I like this invisible loose powder ($$) and this Stay-Matte Oil-Free sheer pressed powder ($$).
• Powder Puff

STEPS:

1. First apply the green primer directly on the blemish with a concealer brush.
2. Use your finger to tap it in.
3. Smooth around the perimeter.
4. Switch to the concealer stick and use the brush to apply it on top.
5. Don’t forget the perimeter! The perimeter is the tattle tale that needs to be blended all the way.
6. Set it with powder. It has to be with a puff so you can press it on and not a brush that will sweep away your work thus far.

**This post is not photoshopped or retouched as it’s important to see the actual results!