I have a pimple and the concealer just isnt working?

Question

I have concealer and blush and foundation etc...but everything I try just isnt working. I have washed my face with acne wash, tried to cover it was makeup (but my face just looked caked with makeup), and i even got concealer, although the blemish just shows through and there was no exact match to my skin tone, so i just try to rub in the concealer so it doesnt look so off color. Any tips to help??

Hmm...I am curious if the water and baking soda really help?? Because it sounds okay but I have heard that it doesnt always help... Does it?

Answer 1

Hi there,

I have the same thing - huge pimple on my face. So annoying. Ok, so, here's what to do.

To get rid of the pimple:
There's a little gadget out called the Zeno that directs heat onto the pimple and kills the bacteria. I didn't think that it would work, but it honestly did - I couldn't believe it. Pimple was gone in 2 days flat. They're a bit pricey, but I think of it as the cost of not having an awful looking pimple on your face. The only thing is that you have to use it right when the pimple is starting to form. (Totally missed it this time cause I was out of town - bummer!) So, if you missed that window, you need something that will dry it out. Look for products that have Tea Tree Oil, Salicylic Acid or Benzyl Peroxide. One of the best ones that I know about it called Biogenesis Drying Lotion. Seriously, it works overnight.

To conceal:
You're going to need a concealer to cover it up. There's this one called Judith August The Everything Pencil Erase Zit that actually covers up the pimple while treating it. There are other products like that as well. That one is a pencil that you can just kind of blend in. If you're using a liquid or cream-based concealer, dab it in with your fingertips. You can also find some concealer pallets that let you mix and match the colors to get a tone that matches you. There's another Judith August product (this lady is the Queen of concealers - really!) called Killer Cover and it will cover up just about anything. (I mean anything...my friend covered up an entire tattoo, no problem for a wedding.) It has 5 colors that you can blend for the best tone. A cheaper version is called be PROFESSIONAL All-Around Cover, which is $18 at www.bebeautiful.com. You'll dab this over the pimple and blend outward with your fingers. Then use a facial powder to help set it. Don't press that in too much though or it will give you that cake look that you're worried about. Also, remember to bring some for later to touch up and stop touching your face! I know I always end up doing that, but that just takes off the concealer and adds more bacteria into the pimple. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

If it is just the 1 or odd pimple washing your face with an acne wash would be far to harsh and only dry it out.

Try washing with Cetaphil or Juliet's have a natural wash that smells like lemons but is non drying, they also have a range of all natural moisturisers that are fantastic.
There is also an acne gel in the range that is natural & won't dry out your skin, & a really handy spot treatment you can carry with you to use as soon as you feel something coming up.

If you normally wear foundation then apply as usual (mineral foundation gives a natural flawless look, but if you are using these apply the concealer first) if the spot is very inflamed/red you could try a green corrective stick to tone down the redness, then gently apply your concealer with a brush.

As far as purchasing a concealer that will match your skin tone, I don't think I ever have!!!

You need to buy 2 shades of the brand you like and mix them on the back of your hand to get a customized match or there are several brands now that have 2 or 3 shades in the 1 pallette.

Hope I was of some help for you ♥

Answer 3

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 4

Go to the drugstore and get Clean n Clear's On the Spot Acne treatment.. It should be in a small tube.. Wash your face and start fresh... Just putting make-up on a zit will probably make the zit appear more... Put a tiny amount of get just enough to cover the pimple let it dry, put your make-up on.. If you wear foundation maybe try switching to a tinted moisturizer to keep things light. If you use foundation only use it on area's that need coverage. Let it sit for a few minutes.. It will have time to settle/dry. Set with powder if needed. Chances are you are the only one that knows the blemish is there.. Wash your face 2x a day with a gentle cleanser and put acne gel on affected areas before bed.. I like to sleep with the hair off my face. .I use an old t-shirt sleeve that helps prevent pimples on my forehead.. . Good luck

Answer 5

try putting toothpaste on it (regular not gel), or part baking soda and part water. During the day mix a little handful of oatmeal, water or plain yogurt, salt and honey and put it all over ur face, and especially on the zit. Leave it on 4 a half hour, then take it off. Ur skin will feel WONDERFUL, and the redness and size should go down

Answer 6

You should try a acne wash from Neotrogena (thats not how to spell it) then you should get M.A.C conceler they are really good and you could try it while your at the stand so you no if it works for you. The M.A.C concealer works everytime I use it when I breakout.

P.S use the acne wash once in the morning and once before you go to bed

Answer 7

pimple concealer isnt working

Answer 8

http://www.myzeno.com/

Zeno clears acne and treats pimples for most skin types. This portable electronic medical device is clinically proven to make pimples disappear. Zeno is the most advanced and effective acne treatment device available without a prescription.

Answer 9

get something that really dries out your skin. it makes the pimple disappears. put it on that one spot and it'll disappear in less than two days. Try clinique acid. which burns away the pimple fast and really works.

Answer 10

Proactiv.