The best makeup to hide acne scars

If there's anything worse than waking up with breakouts, it's that they have to deal with the scar it can leave. Now - in most cases - the pimple itself isn't to blame for the acne scar, it's our bad habit of picking or squeezing the pimple. In any case, what's done is done, and the memory of our escape - literally - traumatized us. When it comes to bleaching or reducing the appearance of discolored acne scars on the surface, dark spot correctors (and a little patience) can often help“However, this takes time… and for the sake of our otherwise flawless complexion, we want to hide our bad decisions as quickly as possible. Short term solution? Covering damage with a small amount of cosmetics. We share three makeup products you need to cover up blemish scars below. 

CONCEALER 

When it comes to makeup that can hide acne scars, the most obvious and effective product that comes to mind is concealer…as it can literally do it (hidden blemish scars). Depending on how dark or obvious your scars are, we recommend using a concealer that provides full coverage and is easy to use when touching up makeup, such as Dermablend's Professional Quick-Fix Concealer. The Quick-Fix Concealer can cover anything from acne scars to under-eye circles and bruises. It comes in a lipstick-like tube so it's easy to use on the go. In addition to flawless coverage, this concealer has SPF 30 so your spots get extra protection from sun damage that causes dark spots, UV rays. 

Dermablend Professional Quick-Fix Concealer, $ 25 

COLOR CORRECTION 

Color correction is one of our favorite makeup trends. For those with reddish acne scars, use a green corrector such as NYX Professional Makeup's HD Photogenic Concealer Wand in green. Green can help neutralize facial redness, whether it's in a specific spot, like an acne scar, or all over your body. To use, apply some color to the affected area and then apply your regular concealer. See Color Correction for more information. check out our trusty guide here.

NYX Professional Makeup HD Photogenic Concealer Wand in Green, $ 5

BB CREAM

With its light coverage, a BB cream might be the last thing on your mind when it comes to covering up acne scars. But if you're using a BB cream that can correct uneven skin tone, such as Kiehl's BB Cream, you can give your complexion a pigmented finish that will help hide those scars. An intensely corrective and appearance-enhancing BB cream containing Vitamin C and SPF 50 can protect skin from the sun's harmful UV rays (and prevent acne scars from darkening), brighten the complexion, and protect it from environmental aggressors such as pollution. and free radicals. If your scars are dark and visible through light coverage, we recommend covering everything with a high coverage foundation such as Dermablend's Cover Crème. Choose from 21 different shades that apply evenly for a velvety finish. 

BB cream from Kiehl's, $ 37

Dermablend's Cover Cream, $ 39

Of course, you can hide these scars, but why not try to reduce their appearance without makeup? Check out a few must-try tips here.