How to Cover Skin Flaws With Makeup
Apply primer to freshly washed skin using your fingertips or a brush., Apply concealer to pimples and scars., Use a soft sponge to apply your foundation., Set your makeup.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Apply primer to freshly washed skin using your fingertips or a brush.
A primer is an important step because it means that your makeup will go on smoothly and will stick to your skin all day.
Allow the primer to sit on your skin for a few minutes before moving to the next step. -
Step 2: Apply concealer to pimples and scars.
Cover the sides of the blemish and/or dark spots completely by creating an “x” movement with the formula (preferably one a shade or two lighter than your skin tone).
Blend the concealer with your fingers, dabbing your skin, careful not to rub it against the blemish/scar.Conceal your dark or under eye circles after concealing your blemishes/scars.
If you’re looking for your concealer to act as extra coverage, wait until after you have applied your foundation to apply concealer. , Start at the nose then sweep outwards, creating round motions.
Make sure you don't have any foundation lines on your jaw line- always blend your foundation into neck for a more natural look. , Wait a few minutes for your makeup to set on its own and reinforce your work with a powder.
Buffer on some loose powder on your chin, forehead, and the bridge of your nose with a large, fluffy brush in circular motions. -
Step 3: Use a soft sponge to apply your foundation.
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Step 4: Set your makeup.
Detailed Guide
A primer is an important step because it means that your makeup will go on smoothly and will stick to your skin all day.
Allow the primer to sit on your skin for a few minutes before moving to the next step.
Cover the sides of the blemish and/or dark spots completely by creating an “x” movement with the formula (preferably one a shade or two lighter than your skin tone).
Blend the concealer with your fingers, dabbing your skin, careful not to rub it against the blemish/scar.Conceal your dark or under eye circles after concealing your blemishes/scars.
If you’re looking for your concealer to act as extra coverage, wait until after you have applied your foundation to apply concealer. , Start at the nose then sweep outwards, creating round motions.
Make sure you don't have any foundation lines on your jaw line- always blend your foundation into neck for a more natural look. , Wait a few minutes for your makeup to set on its own and reinforce your work with a powder.
Buffer on some loose powder on your chin, forehead, and the bridge of your nose with a large, fluffy brush in circular motions.
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