If a pimple appears at the last moment, take advantage of our tips.
We all find ourselves in situations where some kind of imperfection appears on the face: rash, redness, acne or acne. It seems to us that it is very difficult to cope with this huge problem, especially if it is in the most prominent place, for example, on the forehead. We decided to find out if it is possible to somehow mask the inflammation so that they are invisible at arm’s length, or even closer.
The main thing to always remember is that do not squeeze out the pimple, do not pick it, and in general it is better not to touch it, since you can only make it worse and it will not be easy to disguise it.
The first step is to use a regular moisturizer, because inflammation on the face is an injury that causes the skin to lose moisture and become not only dehydrated, but also flaky.
Cosmetologist of the MilFey beauty salon.
“I advise you to resort to professional cosmetic treatments that will not only mask your pimple, but will work for the treatment. In emergency conditions, a drying lotion with a tone, such as the Holy Land brand, will always help out. First, it disinfects the problem area, which is important so that the inflammation does not intensify. Secondly, it dries and heals the inflammatory element. Finally, it aligns the texture. If this is not enough, then you can use additional decorative cosmetics for camouflage, ”says Zarina Suleimanova, beautician at the MilFey beauty salon.
You can also rub the pimple with salicylic acid to make it less noticeable, and to dry the pimple, you can apply a little toothpaste to it (it should be white to avoid irritation). It is necessary to apply the paste pointwise on the pimple on previously cleansed skin, it is best to leave it on the face for half an hour.
Lemon juice can also help fight acne. Vitamin C is astringent, so the pimple will dry out and appear smaller and less inflamed. Lavender oil can also come to the rescue, it soothes and relieves inflammation, it can be applied overnight.
Makeup artist GO by Brow Bar Moscow
“The main assistant in the fight against an unexpected guest is a proofreader. It is applied pointwise on a pimple, scar, spot or on the problem area of the face, hammered into the skin with a finger. A liquid concealer is used to mask acne by rubbing the product with a sponge soaked in water (a thin sponge). The green corrector successfully masks the red inflamed pimple; blue – foci of rosacea, spots, ”says makeup artist GO by Brow Bar Moscow Elza Sultanova.
Step-by-step instructions for masking a pimple from Elza Sultanova
1. Degrease and cleanse the skin with a gel or toner. To reduce redness, apply an ice cube to the inflamed skin area for 50 seconds or lubricate with drops from a runny nose (they have a vasoconstrictor effect).
2. Apply a non-greasy cream with anti-inflammatory ingredients as a base.
3. Apply a foundation, a shade of which is slightly lighter than the natural skin color.
4. With a green concealer, put a point in the center of the pimple or red spot. Gently blend this product with the other flesh-colored side of the stick.
5. Lightly powder the face to create a matte finish.
If you find a pimple somewhere outside your home, then it is better to have the best SOS remedy with you – the Blemish control gel (available in many brands) based on salicylic acid. It forms a film so that concealer or any foundation does not come off the pimple, while heals, disinfects and heals. Concealer, foundation and powder should be your companions in any situation.
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To divert attention from inflammation, adjust the make-up so that the emphasis is on the eyes or lips, then the pimple, which you have already well masked, will not be conspicuous.