How to disguise your blemishes without aggravating them
We've all had that moment when you have a big meeting or event in the diary and you've woken up with a huge red blemish right in the middle of your forehead or on your chin. With party season in full swing and many of us burning the candle at both ends, the chances of battling a breakout are increased. Fortunately there are a plethora of concealers that promise to provide instant camouflage.
These days there are concealers that go one step further and not only disguise, but also treat your acne too. Look for ingredients such as salicylic acid, camphor and tea tree. Don't just stick to traditional means either, as green-tone correctors will also remove any redness.
However, you still need to find the formula, texture and finish that work for your skin type - remember cakey cover-ups will not only draw attention to the area, but they can also irritate your breakout. With that said, here are the best cover-ups for acne, combining concealing, treating and camouflaging.
The best cream concealer to cover up acne
Exuviance CoverBlend Multi Function Concealer, ￡28
This is a clever concealer that does more than just simply cover up. The antioxidant-rich formula hydrates and protects skin, while improving your skin tone and texture. There is just one downside, it's only available in a limited number of shade at the moment.
The best powder concealer
bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Concealer, ￡22
Mineral pigments cover up and redness to cover and concealer your spots. This formula also uses natural sulphur to exfoliate and promote faster cell turnover, so your spot’s time on your face will be numbered.
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The best full coverage concealer for acne
CoverFX Blemish Treatment Concealer, ￡20
Here’s a blemish covering concealer that doesn’t play games. It’s a full coverage cover-up that tones down inflammation and treats your blemishes with the help of salicylic acid, while babchi seed extract encourages cell renewal and heals broken skin.
The best brightening concealer
Bourjois Healthy Mix Fruit Therapy Correcting Concealer, ￡4.89
Blemishes can often appear when we're tired and stressed out. If your complexion is in need of a radiance boost, as well as some coverage, this is the perfect concealer. The apricot tones help to lift your skin, while the raspberry extract speeds up your circulation. You're left with blemish-free, smoother, brighter looking skin.
The best colour corrector to disguise blemishes
Green tones go a long way to neutralise the pinky redness of a breakout. You won’t get an Incredible Hulk hue, instead when the green fluid hits any redness they cancel each other out. Add a dab of concealer on top to ensure any green tinge is completely camouflaged.