We've all been there before: you wake up one day to what appears to be Mt. Vesuvius erupting on your face. "Depending on how big a pimple is, it can create almost a shadow underneath it," explains L'Oréal consulting makeup artist Collier Strong.
And if our foolproof steps to covering up pimples just aren't cutting it, don't give up hope. A few optical illusion-style makeup techniques can make the oversized spot less noticeable. See four steps on how to do it when you read more.
We all experience our makeup blunders now and then, but besides application and color selection mishaps, some of the more common makeup mistakes are wearing too much or too little makeup. "I don't know anyone, even the most beautiful actresses and models, that don't look better with something: a little flush on the cheek, a little stain on the lip, one coat of mascara," says Collier Strong, L'Oréal's cosmetics expert and Project Runway beauty guru. Strong has plenty more tips on how you can add just a touch of pizazz to your makeup routine, without taking it to the garish end of the spectrum. See his advice now.
Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or beyond, getting a breakout is never a welcome occurrence. And regardless if there are just a few (or many) spots that have taken up unwanted residence on that sweet mug of yours, there are certain foolproof makeup tricks you can use to strategically hide them. Read: gone are the days of orange and/or caked cover-up jobs. So to see five easy steps to getting a more flawless looking face in the presence of acne, just keep reading.
