Acne scar cover up: What works best to conceal scars?
i've given up on treating acne scars. lasers, creams, light treatments, etc arent making a big difference. as a result i need to know how to cover up or conceal the acne scarring. my skin is brown / olive in tone.
Answers (4)
Find a concealer that matches your skin
Match your skin tone exactly with a concealer….maybe need to blend a couple shades to do so, and try to use natural daylight to get the most accurate look at what you’re doing.
If the scars are recessed or raised, there’s not much cosmetically one can do.
The right way to apply concealer
Use concealer on a skinny little brush, place on actual scar/blemish and set it with a powder foundation instead of loose powder.
How to hide acne scars
The best way to hide acne scars is to first use a filler serum and then apply a concealer. Blot with powder to set. The filler serum will build the depression in the skin so it is on an even surface and the concealer will hide the discolorations.
Specific concealer solutions
Scars go through different periods of evolution. First, they are purplish and thick, then they become red, then pink. In fair skinned people, they turn white as the end result. In ethnic skin types, the scars can be devastating because they leave a dark hyperpigmentation spot that can last years. Additionally, people can get pock marks and undulations in their skin from serious acne breakouts.
Here are my suggestions:
- For purple to red scars (usually less than 1 year old) on fair skin: use a green-tinted spot concealer (green and red make tan)
- For darkly pigmented persons, sunscreen (at least SPF 30) daily will help the dark spots from becoming more noticeable (the sun makes skin get dark and can worsen these dark spots!)
- For pock marks and undulations, surgical interventions with resurfacing is usually the preferred method of treatment
- An ounce of prevention is worth years of heart ache. Find a system that works for you.



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