Applying Makeup On Acne Prone Skin

One of the most important things to consider when choosing makeup to conceal acne is that knowing your skin type and condition is essential in choosing the appropriate types for your skin.

To conceal pimples, acne and acne scars, makeup is the best option, and it is the favourite choice of many people, including the celebrities, to hide their acne and appear blemish free.

One thing is certain, acne prone skin hates oils. Makeup that contains oily substances, no matter how good it may be for the skin, will worsen the facial skin’s condition. So whatever brand of makeup chosen, it is best to choose a brand that is not oil based.

When applying makeup, always ensure that it is applied under a good light, if possible a white light, and never in a dark room. This is because once you go outside into the sunlight or sit in a well lit office, your face is presented clearly and starkly for all eyes to see.

When you are ‘fighting’ acne, the facial cleaning regimen is important, and this must be done before applying makeup.

• Wash the face thoroughly with a facial wash specifically made for the treatment of acne and pimples. Do not use a scrub but instead, exfoliate with an exfoliation wash.

• Moisturise your face using a water based moisturiser. Wait for a couple of minutes and allow the moisturiser to set in well into the skin. Sufficiently moisturise the face with an oil-free moisturiser in order to ensure smooth coverage of make up.

• Use a tinted or mattifying moisturiser which is easier to match with the skin tone. Stick to choosing a light, medium, or dark tone, depending on the colour of your skin. With a clean soft make up applicator apply the liquid foundation on 5 spots on your face, that is the forehead, nose, and chin and on the 2 cheeks. Use the applicator to blend in the moisturiser a circular motion.
• Don't try and cover all your blemishes at this point but create a sheer base layer to cover the smallest imperfections. The finger tips can also be used, as long as pressure is not exerted on the skin whilst applying.

• If you have larger spots or prominent blemishes, use a concealer brush to apply a tiny amount of foundation or concealer to the spot, and blend gently.
• If you have pimples that are about to erupt, or oily blemishes, use a small brush to apply a transparent powder directly onto it and brush in a circular motion. If the blemishes are still obvious use a tiny brush to re-apply a tiny bit of the tinted moisturiser to them then set it by gently dabbing some powder over it.
• Now use a natural bristle powder brush to apply loose transparent shade of powder, and brush in a circular upward motion around the face.
• If you need the hint of a blush, use a liquid cheek tint. Put four small dots on the apples of your cheek, lightly and gently blending with your fingertip.
• Use a small brush, like an eyelash brush to brush and smoothen the hairs of your neatly plucked eyebrow. The brushing in place will also remove any excess powder from your brows.

• Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler, with a slightly upward movement.
• Apply smoky black mascara to the top only. Use lengthening mascara and not a thickening one. Apply a second coat on just the tips of the lashes.
• Use a bronzer that is only a shade or two darker than your skin and apply it lightly to the hairline, nose and chin. Apply some to the eyelid outer corners as well.
• Apply lipstick with a colour that compliments your outfit, and if you prefer to downplay the lips, apply pink or red tinted lip gloss.

When applying make on acne skin, don't ever use heavy liquid or cream foundations. Use as little makeup as you can. Don't be tempted to use thick foundation all over your face to hide your acne. This looks awful and draws attention to bad skin.

Jet black mascara is a bit stark, and you don’t want that stark attention to the face that thick, jet black mascara gives. You need your eyes to appear soft and kind.

When applying makeup to blemishes directly, don’t dab on more than a tiny bit, and if you try to surround the entire area of the blemish, it becomes excess makeup in the wrong area.

Do not pick a pimple before applying makeup, no matter how tempting it may be. It makes the spot look bumpy and irritated, and the ensuing puffiness cannot be successfully concealed with make up.

If you don’t moisturise well before applying your make up, the final finish will look rough and chalky, and the pimples and other blemishes will show through more conspicuously.

If you have large pimples, you must accept the fact that you cannot conceal the shape of those bumps with makeup or anything else. However, you can conceal its colour, flakiness, dryness, and oiliness.

You can put just a tiny brushing of bronzer over at the tips of large pimples and this will visibly reduce its appearance.

It is very important to remember not to leave makeup on over night. It only makes acne worse, and remember you’re supposed to continue fighting acne. If makeup is left on, the skin will not breathe and this clogs pores, which in turn develops into more ghastly pimples.

Finally, all that’s written here is based on the assumption that acne treatments are being strictly adhered to. Without the required treatment, acne and blemishes will not go away.

If your method of fighting acne seems to defy means of treatment, see a dermatologist, who will test you extensively, and recommend a form of treatment with other acne products.

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