How to Hide a Pimple

6/17/09

How to Hide a Pimple

There probably isn’t anyone who hasn't experienced the dreaded pimple which shows up on the face for everyone to see. It often happens before a big date, meeting or presentation. Worry no more. By following these steps you can hide the pimple and face the world.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Benzoyl peroxide
Redness reducing eye drops
Concealer
Cotton swab

Step 1

Dry out the pimple. The best products to do this are those with benzoyl peroxide. A good one to try is Peter Thomas Roth Max BPO Gel 10%.
Step 2

Soak a cotton swab in an eye product that removes redness, like Visine. This also removes the redness from a pimple to more easily hide it.
Step 3

Press the cotton swab against the affected area for approximately 10 seconds. Hold the cotton swab on longer if the redness is still livid.
Step 4

Select a concealer slightly lighter than your skin tone
Step 5

Apply a small amount of the concealer to the pimple. Do this by using another cotton swab, sponge or small makeup brush that allows you to control the application.
Step 6

Blend the edges of the concealer once it is dry and remove any excess. This will make the concealer less obvious.
Step 7

Apply the makeup you normally use while taking care not to remove the concealer.
Tips & Warnings
- You can use toner or products that contain salicylic acid in place of a product containing benzoyl peroxide to dry the pimple.
- Use a clean cotton ball, swab, makeup sponge or makeup brush to touch the affected area. f you do not have any of these items, be sure you’re your hands are clean so you do not infect the area again.
- Do not pop a pimple this will only make the affected area more red and visible.
- Use a very small amount of concealer. Using too much will make the pimple more visible instead of hiding it.