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• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Finding the right makeup
• Part 2 of 2: Apply makeup
• Tips
• Warnings

Make-up can be very useful when you want to hide pimples. Instead of the normal layer of makeup on your entire face, you can treat the pimples separately and then cover them with a thin layer of foundation. Make-up doesn't have to be bad for your skin: if you keep your skin clean and use oil-free products, you can hide acne without clogging your pores.

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Part 1 of 2: Finding the right makeup

1. Buy fat-free makeup. There are cosmetics that do not clog pores. The first ingredient listed on the makeup should be water. Choose mineral-based products that absorb fat and hide redness without irritating the skin.
   • Make-up that doesn't clog pores goes well with acne medications.
2. Choose the right primer for your skin. Use an oil-free primer to help make-up adhere better. Getting concealer to adhere to an inflamed pimple can be very tricky, but a little primer should do the trick. A lightweight primer irritates your skin less and works well with oily skin.
   • Use a primer with an SPF factor to protect your skin from the sun, especially if you have scars or hyperpigmentation. The sun does not heal your skin as quickly.
   • Apply the primer all over your face to make your makeup go on evenly and last longer.
3. Consider getting a powder foundation. A mineral-based powder foundation clogs the pores less quickly than a liquid foundation, although it offers less coverage. Take a product with a matte appearance: it absorbs excess oil and covers up bumps on your skin.
   • Do not take a glossy product as that will draw attention to bumps.
   • Foundation designed to last all day is more likely to clog your pores, causing even more breakouts.
   • If you want light coverage, an oil-free tinted moisturizer can work great on acne-prone skin. It also doesn't clog pores!
4. Find or create a concealer that matches your skin tone. Concealer that is too light or dark emphasizes your problem areas rather than hides it. If you can't find one that matches your skin tone, mix two shades of concealer.
   • Keep in mind that oily skin can oxidize the concealer, making it look darker.You can avoid this by choosing a concealer that is 1/2 a shade lighter than your skin tone.
5. Consider using transparent powder. A transparent powder is good for oily skin, but it can make other skin types too dry. When using it, take a light powder that will not trap the fat under the skin.

Part 2 of 2: Apply makeup

1. Clean your face and apply moisturizer. Before applying the makeup, wash your face with warm water. Then coat it with a perfume-free, water-based moisturizer. Take a moisturizer with an SPF factor against the sun when you go outside.
   • Sunscreen does not cause acne unless it is full of harmful chemicals such as PABA and benzophenone.
2. Prepare your brush or sponge. You can use a brush or sponge if you prefer not to touch your skin. Acne can be caused by bacteria on your hands, but your sponge or brush can contain those too, so wash them at least twice a week.
3. Ready.

Tips

• Beneficial ingredients in mineral-based makeup can have a positive effect on your skin. Ingredients such as silica, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide absorb excess oil from the skin and camouflage redness without irritating the skin.

Warnings

• If your skin swells or itchy after applying makeup, stop using those products. You can be allergic to certain ingredients.