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What's the best makeup or concealer that covers up melasma?
I have Melasma. I have tried prescription creams and nothing helps. What make-up will hide Melasma w/o making this condition worse. I hv it on the right side of temple, upper lip and bottom of both sides of face. I hv tried concealers but it looks worse. Thanking u in advance. Mary-Ellen
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September 6, 2008
Concealing Melasma
Answer by Wendy Fitos
Cover Fx Cosmetics is the best line I have ever worked with for concealing skin conditions including Melasma. For 6 years since I began using the product, I have been able to balance out skin with the condition to a point where you can't see the pigment difference. I recommend reading the Cover Fx website which is www.coverfx.com. It is not a selling website. It is an educational website that will talk to you not only about the condition but also give you tips on how to apply makeup as simply as possible. The website will then help you locate a store near you or you can call their 800 number if you can't find a store in your area. In the meantime, keep using a good sunscreen as additional exposure to the sun can make melasma spots darker. I suggest using a full sunscreen even if you are already using a moisturizer with a sunscreen to make sure you are getting sufficient protection.
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August 27, 2008
Create a skin on top of the skin to best camouflage melasma
Answer by Glenn L. Detlefsen, MD
One of the best preventative measures you can take with melasma is to use a good physical sunblock everyday, as UV exposure can cause your melasma to worsen. Colorescience mineral makeup is a wonderful tool in that it is the purest mineral makeup available with zinc and titanium to provide a physical barrier against UVA and UVB rays.
For concealing:
- Use a primer first to create a good base for the minerals to adhere to.
- Apply a foundation color 2 times lighter than your natural skin tone to the areas of melasma, almost "painting" in the darker areas.
- Apply your natural foundation color over the top.
- Finish with an achromatherapy spritzer to set the makeup and you will have a very natural look with flawless coverage and wonderful UV protection.
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I think you might need a different concealer - one that provides more coverage. I try to use a concealer to create a 'clean canvas' so to speak...so that any blush will apply true to color. Theoretically, you should be able to wear whatever blush that goes with your general coloring. What brand of concealer are you using? I have been using Make Up For Ever's concealer and Laura Geller's new concealer (came in the TSV)...I'm really impressed with LG's, but wish it was a bit lighter (I'm pretty fair skinned). If you have large areas of melasma to cover, you might try something like Dermablend, a brand made for corrective cosmetics like port wine stain etc.
10/5/08
Thx for responding to my question
I tried Dermablend a few yrs ago, and in the warm weather it streaked where I hd the make-up. I went online for Laura Gellers concealer and Im also very fair, wd medium light be ok? or too dark. I want to conceal it, I dont want it to show thru and make it more obvious. Malasma patches I hv is the upper lip, and it looks like I got a mustache. Also on both sides of my forhead. Some of the concealers I used stood out more, instead of hiding the imperfection.