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4 GOLDEN RULES FOR CONCEALING ACNE LIKE A PRO

Let's Decode it! Makeup to cover acne doesn’t have to be harsh and cakey. A flawless complexion is more than obtainable if you know which products to use and have a few tricks up your sleeve. From the best acne concealer to our best practices for applying makeup, here is the ultimate guide to hiding those troublesome pimples:

  1. GOLDEN RULE #1 – PRIME-UP!

    Acne-prone skin can be super oily due to excess sebum production. By applying Maybelline FaceStudio Master Primer Blur + Defend 500, your acne concealer and foundation will better stick to your skin and provide long-lasting wear.

  2. GOLDEN RULE #2 – COLOR CORRECT YOUR COMPLEXION

    The champion concealer for acne prone skin, color correcting concealers come in an array of shades to help hide all types of skin concerns.

    If you experience red acne breakouts, opt for Maybelline Master Camo Palette in Green. The opposite shade on the color wheel, it helps to neutralize the appearance of redness brought about by pimples. To diffuse purple acne scars and create a more even complexion, apply some of the yellow Cover Stick Corrector Concealer.

    To brighten dark spots or discoloration, use Maybelline Master Camo Color Correcting Pen in Apricot. Perfect for those with light to medium skin tones, it features a precision applicator to camouflage blemishes and neutralize dark circles.
    Pro tip: apply color correcting concealer for acne scars and blemishes before foundation.

  3. GOLDEN RULE #3 – FULL COVERAGE IS YOUR FRIEND

    Regardless of whether you use a powder or liquid foundation, two things are key. First, use an oil-free, non-comedogenic formula, such as Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation, and secondly, apply your foundation with a makeup sponge. A sponge is much gentler for sensitive skin, provides a natural finish and allows you to layer the foundation more easily for fuller coverage.
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  4. GOLDEN RULE #4 – MATCH YOUR ACNE CONCEALER TO YOUR SKIN TONE

    A good concealer for acne-prone skin really can make all the difference – and even more so the shade. If the acne concealer is too light or too dark, it will simply highlight your blemishes rather than camouflage them. Available in 16 shades, Maybelline Superstay Longwear Liquid Concealer is non-comedogenic (woohoo!), transfer-resistant and delivers up to 30 hours of wear and full matte coverage, so you don’t need to worry about your little “friends” poking their heads through while you’re out living your life.