Maybe it was that four-cheese pizza you ate last night, or perhaps (as Cher Horowitz would say) it’s because you’re “riding the crimson wave,” but whatever the reason, zits happen. And no matter how old we get, or how frequently they pop up, they don’t get any easier to handle.
Ideally, we’d confront every red beamer head-on: Stay at our home base with a glob of zit cream plopped over the unsightly spot until it disappeared. Unfortunately, that’s not possible. Instead, we have to dab on a touch of concealer, head out the door and give the uninvited guest a tour of the city. But of course, concealing a pimple does nothing to fix the problem. It merely tones down the redness to prevent people from asking “God, what happened to your face?” (Thanks, Dad.)
Well, good news! There are plenty of products on the market now that make it possible to conceal and heal pimples at the same time. Flip through the slideshow for five of the best products made for covering and demolishing your zits while you work.
best acne concealer
#1: Murad Acne Treatment Concealer
We typically rely on salicylic acid to treat our blemishes, so when there’s a concealer that boasts the acid as one of its main ingredients, we’re all for it. Murad’s Acne Treatment Concealer is an oil-free formula that contains salicylic acid to fight blemishes at maximum strength, while offering long-lasting coverage. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract to provide powerful antioxidant protection. The treatment concealer comes in two different shades that blend into your skin flawlessly, and can be worn with or without foundation.
Murad Acne Treatment Concealer ($21, ulta.com ).
best acne concealer
#2: Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer
Clinique offers a medicated concealer that helps to both treat and prevent blemishes. It features a green tint to correct redness, and comes in three shades that can be worn on their own or in conjunction with foundation.
Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer ($20, clinique.ca).
best acne concealer
#3: bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Concealer
A great option for full yet lightweight coverage is bareMinerals’ Blemish Remedy Concealer. With a creamy consistency, it effectively minimizes the appearance of a blemish while concealing its redness. It’s been formulated with aspen bark, tea tree oil, aloe, and clay minerals to promote clear, hydrated and shine-free skin. Plus, it comes in a convenient pen-like casing with a built-in sharpener to allow precise application.
bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Concealer ($22, sephora.com ).
best acne concealer
#4: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Not only are we always on the lookout for treatments for our blemishes, but prevention tactics are also key. And that’s where NARS’ Radiant Creamy Concealer comes in, which is an ideal pick for acne-prone skin. With a super hydrating formula, it features light diffusing technology to offer a smooth, sheer and silky finish that won’t irritate skin. It also contains a multiactive botanical blend that reduces redness, and stays in place all day long. Plus, when you apply it to blemishes, it won’t leave your skin looking dry and flakey.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($29, sephora.com).
best acne concealer
#5: Renée Rouleau Daytime Blemish Gel
Here’s an option you can team with your favourite concealer. Renée Rouleau’s Daytime Blemish Gel is a spot treatment you can apply under your normal makeup. It contains a powerful blend of acne-fighting ingredients to prevent bacteria from getting into the blemish and encourage a speedy recovery. How does it work? It basically creates an invisible seal over the spot to act as a protective barrier while reducing redness. Team it with your typical makeup picks for an easy way to heal the pimps and get them gone.
Renée Rouleau Daytime Blemish Gel ($38, reneerouleau.com ).
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