Few of us are blessed with perfect skin. The cosmetics of evening out, brightening and hiding a blemish or two are some of the most basic in the makeup bag, and most of us know them well: cover-up, foundation, perhaps a color-correcting palette. These tools are typically enough to downplay small inconsistencies. For larger challenges, though, like significant scars or birthmarks, more skill can be required. A great makeup artist can make any scar disappear; but for the rest of us, it can seem our attempts at coverage are just drawing attention to it. Here, some tips to help the rest of us look our best and feel more confident about the face we show the world.
How I Cover My Facial Scars With Makeup | Teen Vogue
Skip navigation! Story from Beauty. If you're guilty of picking at your pimples , or have battled cystic bumps since your teenage years, chances are you've been plagued by an acne scar or two. The dark marks and crater-like indentations linger, taking weeks — sometimes months — to see themselves out. Although makeup is the easiest way to hide these dreaded spots , certain products and application techniques like swiping motions can draw attention to them rather than minimize their appearance.
How to Cover Up a Bad Breakout and Acne Scars With Makeup
This vegan and cruelty-free concealer is a green beauty pick that offers medium-to-full coverage. It's also a favorite of makeup artist Benjamin Puckey , who loves "how smooth and spreadable [it] is. For a non-toxic brand, they're super long-wearing and the coverage is amazing. This formula is super buildable, making it ideal for adding a little or a lot of extra coverage around scars. Plus, it's spiked with Tarte's iconic Amazonian Clay, which is a soothing treat for skin.
Anyone who's suffered from acne as a teen or adult knows how stressful it can be to always feel like everyone is staring at your skin. If you want to make your pimples and acne scars seemingly disappear for the day, this video by YouTube vlogger Jess Bunty is the most relatable and easy-to-follow tutorial we've found. Make sure your skin is clean and moisturized to give your makeup the proper starting surface. Even oily skin needs moisture! Using your fingertips, apply a primer to ensure the rest of your makeup goes on smooth and stays on all day.