Use Green Eyeshadow to Cover a Red Pimple
We've all had a day when regular skin-colored concealer just wouldn't cover a giant red pimple that popped up overnight. If your normal makeup isn't doing the trick, try a makeshift remedy that uses green eyeshadow to mask particularly stubborn blemishes. Don't worry - this method won't have you looking like the Grinch! See step 1 below to get started.
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- Dab a little bit of Vaseline onto your pimple to reduce the redness. This step is optional.
- Load a cotton swab with your dark green eyeshadow and completely cover your pimple. And yes, this does mean that you will have a giant green spot on your face, but we'll take care of that.
- Cover the eyeshadow with face powder to set it.
- Dab (don't rub) your flesh-colored concealer over the pimple. The area will probably still have a slight greenish color.
- Take a new cotton swab, dip it in makeup remover, and clean up the area around your pimple.
- Dab another layer of concealer over the pimple to take care of the rest of the green color.
- Finish with your regular makeup routine. If necessary, you can add another layer of concealer after you put on your foundation.
- Make sure to set the makeup over your pimple with powder!
Tips
- It's best to do this before putting on any other makeup.
- Try to use very dark green eyeshadow with no shimmer or glitter. The point of the green eyeshadow is to cancel out the redness of the pimple.
Warnings
- Make sure you wash your face before you go to bed because all the makeup on your pimple can clog your pores more and make the pimple worse.
- Try not to touch the pimple with your fingers. This can spread bacteria to the area and make it worse.
Things You'll Need
- Dark green eyeshadow (preferably with no shimmer or glitter)
- Face powder
- Flesh-colored concealer
- Visine or other eye drops with redness reliever (optional)
- Cotton swabs
- Makeup remover
- Your everyday makeup
