There are some of those times when nothing but looking good will do and doing a good job with your acne makeup is absolutely essential. Going out with friends, a social occasion or even just wanting to look your best are good enough reasons for knowing how to get the job done – without too much of hassle.

Here are a few tips that’ll help you along…

Acne makeup is essentially a triple format action where you’re going to have to hide the acne and any acne scars, smoothen over to get an even look and then put in some effects. In the facial care world, this process would be broken down into applying a concealing agent, foundation and finishing.

Applying the first part of your acne makeup should be handled in a judicious manner. Use just enough concealing agent to cover any blemishes, bumps and scars. Don’t over-do this, because when the concealing agent dries, it may protrude from your face and look ugly.

Instead, apply thin layers and let these dry for a minute so you can have a look the result before going ahead. If you require to, go ahead and apply more.

Moving on with your acne makeup, after you’re satisfied that you’ve got all the areas you want hidden, apply a layer of foundation in an even manner; going over your face in clean, even sweeps. Keep to the contours of your face and apply the foundation without rubbing it into the skin.

Be gentle with this process and look out for leaving trails on your face with excess foundation.

After your foundation is in place, the last step in your acne makeup would be to use a finishing product (or a combination). Usually these are powders so you need to be cautious that you just enough without looking gaudy. Use a makeup brush and apply your finishing product in light flicks. This should have you looking just right for your social engagement.