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How to conceal redness and acne scars without cakey foundation!

Disguising pitted pimple scars is plain sailing with this trio of quick-and-easy tips and tricks, all of which shouldn't take up more time than what you're already spending on your everyday makeup regime

by / October 21, 2016

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How to conceal redness and acne scars without cakey foundation!

Fake it 'til you make it!

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Step 1. Spend some quality prime time

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A primer will provide "grab" and glide for the flesh-toned pigments to come. Cycle through your usual unguents, then go over particularly pitted areas with a generous patting of a colour-correcting primer; peruse my top picks if you need product recommendations.

Try: 3CE Skin Tone Control Primer, $36 from Sephora Singapore.

Step 2. Lighten up with a light-reflective fluid foundation

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Think of it this way: Luminous liquids furnish your face with a ravishing radiance that deflects attention from the discolouration of acne scars. Look for light-to-medium coverage formulas that contain reflective optics, because these perfecting particles help create the illusion of smoother skin.

Try: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10 / PA++, $62.

Step 3. Switch things up with a concealer that's a shade lighter

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Bring out the big guns because it's time to get serious on any spots, scars and such that are still visible after applying your base. A creamy concealer is best for our purposes because you want to amplify the light-reflecting loveliness of your foundation.

Got your concealer of choice on standby? Now for the brilliant bit. If your acne scar has resulted in a shallow depression (I hesitate to use the word "pockmark", which sounds so very harsh), the trick is to switch to a concealer that's a shade lighter than your true match. Again, it comes down to smoke, sheen and mirrors: The paler concealer "lifts" your sunken scar to bring it near-level to the rest of your skin.

Go right ahead and use clean fingers if you must, but I'm partial to using a stiff angled brush for precision coverage; simply stipple onto the scar itself and blend outwards to blur the boundary between blemish and the surrounding skin. Optional: If you have time to spare, do as I do and finish with a pinch of sheer powder to "freeze" the pigments and prevent slipping and sliding.

And you're done. These simple steps ought to take the edge off the sting of your spots. Good luck!

Try: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer, $40.

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