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How to Use Make Up to Conceal Acne Spots on Dark Skin

Expert tricks on hiding dark spots on African-American skin

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The first step on a seamless concealing job on African-American skin is to find a concealer that has a high percentage of pigment in it so that it truly covers the redness or darkness. Many of the concealers made for dark skin will do, but make sure it'll cover everything. Test it out on a freckle or vein like we're doing here. You should barely be able to see through the makeup.

To make sure you get enough of the makeup to really cover, use a synthetic brush. It'll give you a smoother finish than a natural hairbrush. Load up your makeup brush with the concealer. Then dot the color on the head of the pimple and use feathery strokes to blend it into the skin surrounding the bump. Next, dip a makeup sponge into loose face powder. You'll use this to set the concealer so that it won't budge. Roll over the spot with the makeup sponge and if you'd like to use foundation, you can follow up a layer afterwards. Just make sure you use a light hand over the acne spot you concealed so well or you'll undo your work.

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by LadyTch Friday, April 20, 2012 at 03:04AM Report as inappropriate

These tips are great for everyone I agree.

by beautybody Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

These tips are great for all skin tones! Thanks!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 09:17AM Report as inappropriate

I CAN NEVER FIND A PIGMENT THAT MACHES MY SKIN ,BUT THIS VIDEO CONCEAL MY PIMPLES.

by elmobaby Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO FIND A COMPANY THAT CATERS TO DARK SKINNED ASIANS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS AND MIX THE TWO IN ANOTHER CONTAINER. I USE AVON MED. DARK AND DARK AND MIX MIX MI.

by angela_fussey Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:17PM Report as inappropriate

That helps a little!

by doglova Monday, May 30, 2011 at 10:33AM Report as inappropriate

Loose powder then foundation...that will make the loose powder come off and if it dose stay on ill look cakey and thick?!

by odie Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate