Your Guide to Concealing Blemishes Under Make-up
Melanated skin is glorious— it’s special, but even with all its glory, it’s most vulnerable to acne, dark spots, post-acne-scarring, and other discoloring skin conditions. Although melanin serves as some protection from UV light, spending time in the sun can worsen hyperpigmentation. We understand all too well the psychological effects trouble skin can have. When you don’t feel your best, you can’t step out like the queen we know you are. No more dodging invitations out. Your friends and beauty experts at Capture Cosmetics won’t stand for it, so we put together a simple guide to concealing blemishes under your make-up.
- Start With A Fresh and Moisturized Face
Okay, so this guide is for concealing blemishes, but we’d be remiss not to look out for your skin. When it comes to treating skin imperfections, there’s not a one-size fit all solution. But one thing is for sure; if you’re wearing make-up to cover scarring and acne, you can make the problem worse by applying make-up on an unclean face. Ensure you’ve cleansed and moisturized your face well before you begin. - Find The Best Color Corrector
Color correction is paramount when it comes to disguising pesky blemishes. For light/medium skin tones, you’ll want to use a color corrector in the orange/peach color range, and for deeper complexions, you’ll want a color corrector that is redder. If you’re dealing with red blemishes, a green color corrector is a great way to neutralize and conceal them. Gently dab the color corrector, using a concealer brush or clean fingers over all the marks, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before moving to the next step. - Use A Concealer
After applying a color corrector, you can also use a concealer depending on the severity of the breakout or discoloration. The concealer should be closer to your skin tone and applied in addition to the color corrector to cover any spots still visible. - Apply Foundation
After you’ve concealed, you can gently apply a foundation. The concealer and color corrector should be set by now, but be gentle with application to ensure you don’t move the product.
Having blemished skin is not easy, but Capture Cosmetics offers a collection that will recharge your confidence and have you back outside in no time.