WATCH: How To Cover A Pimple With Makeup

I don’t get pimples often, but when I do it’s always the worst possible timing and I rush to hide them ASAP.

So the last time I had one, I thought I’d film a quick video to show you all how I cover a pimple quickly with make-up.

From past experience, I’ve found that covering a fresh pimple is a lot easier than covering a popped pimple, so as hard as it can be, try to resist the urge. Once it’s popped the skin can turn dry and flaky and your make-up will settle into the area, making it even more obvious.

Watch the video above to see just how easy it is to conceal a pimple (the before and after is pretty good, if I do say so myself) or see a quick recap of the steps below.

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Step #1 Primer

Pimple tip: Use a primer with a velvet or matte finish to help soak up any shine or oil in the area. It will also ensure your make-up doesn’t wear off the area as quickly and expose your blemish.

bh recommends: jane iredale Absence Oil Control Primer, Klara Cosmetics Zero Pores Primer and Bodyography Veil Foundation Primer

primer for pimples

Step #2 Foundation

Pimple tip: Apply your foundation as normal, but make sure to use a dabbing motion over your pimple, to give it more coverage and help it absorb into the skin to stay put.

Step #3 Concealer

Pimple tip: It’s vital when covering a pimple to apply your concealer after your foundation. This way the concealer stays put to cover the blemish, rather than being moved around and blended out with your foundation. If your pimple is red, use a concealer that’s a little lighter than your foundation.

bh recommends:

concealers for pimples

Step #4 Translucent powder

Pimple tip: Using a large powder brush, gently sweep a translucent powder all over your face to set your make-up. Use a light dabbing motion on the area of the pimple to really cement the concealer in place.

bh recommends: QVS Powder Brush, Nude by Nature Mineral Finishing Veil and Natio Loose Powder

What are your top tips for covering a pimple? Do you follow similar steps?

97 Member Comments

Sweety7 1 Mar 2018 6:21 PM

Great tips... I never seem to conceal mine correctly. My skin is not prone to breakouts but rarely when I get it they are big ones and I find it difficult to conceal.

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tessa1240 18 Sep 2017 10:37 PM

Whenever a pimple comes up, I just use my concealer Maybelline Fit Me and it usually does the trick. It's tempting to pop it though!

ThisIsMe 1 Sep 2017 1:47 PM

OMG wish I saw this earlier!! That is awesome! I always apply mine under foundation!! And I have a tendency to squeeze which I know I shouldn't do!

Goddess..... 8 Aug 2017 9:04 PM

Great article especially the end when she made me laugh putting a bandaid on a pimple at 12 years old that's funny. Great tips as well.

Miss19 7 Aug 2017 8:04 PM

Mine are always raised bumps so covering them up is difficult

lilyfontyn 25 May 2017 8:23 PM

awesome tips and awesome results! i'll have to give it a try!

annieleem 24 Apr 2017 8:47 AM

Great tips, I can never seem to conceal mine

jodieleigh 30 Nov 2016 11:18 AM

I usually put a green primer over my pimple before applying foundation over it, then covering it further with a skin coloured concealer - it really helps balance out the redness that way

clearcrystalwater 29 Nov 2016 9:21 PM

This article has some great ideas. If I was going somewhere special (and had a zit) I'd check back to this article!

merrydreams 16 Nov 2016 12:03 AM

Nice video tutorial.. It is going to be very helpful for me..Thanks

chantellerose25 15 Nov 2016 1:26 PM

so helpful!

isalin13 10 Nov 2016 9:00 PM

Awesome! I'll try this in the future.

Chicklet 7 Nov 2016 11:27 PM

I always find a dap of tea tree oil does wonders in drawing it out and calming it down.

Littleboxofglam 6 Oct 2016 12:09 PM

awesome! some great tips!!

Linda_Vesinger 3 Sep 2016 12:33 PM

Some great advice here, will give it a go next time I have a pimple

Rpear 4 Aug 2016 3:35 PM

Yup that's exactly what I do! Still sometimes there is a shocker and its sooo hard to make look smaller/cover

Littleboxofglam 20 Jul 2016 3:48 PM

totally agree with that post! always prime and conceal to prevent even further breakouts as well

Jacquelinee 18 Jul 2016 12:08 AM

Awesome, I don't use primer much but will whip it out for the pimples!

Domrickard 15 Jul 2016 1:07 PM

Matte primer is the best! I have such problem skin and it's only the past year that I'e realised just how many products it can take to cover the unsightlies... but worth it!

Christee330 14 Jul 2016 9:37 PM

I've heard of the toothpaste one, but it seems to dry my skin out more

AmaliMuse 14 Jul 2016 1:02 PM

Great tips, especially the using a matte primer!

Asami 13 Jul 2016 11:34 PM

All this is great to cover up the pimple, but Mario Badescu treatment will clear that spot up for real in no time at all.

Simonja 13 Jul 2016 2:32 PM

Loved your Video on how to hide a pimple and I loved your story about your first pimple when you were 12 years old even more. :) You put a smile on my face!

Stephanova 11 Jul 2016 11:40 PM

I thought the pimple was going to magically disappear, haha! Like a time lapse thing or something. Good demonstration on how to conceal a pimple :)

Laura Amy 11 Jul 2016 4:04 PM

Yay! This video is fantastic! But.... don't use fingers - they warm up the skin and product - more likely to open pores and bacteria from your hand and the pimple spreading. A clean brush is much more productive. After covering it up make sure you wash your brush too! Dirty brushes are a petri dish for bacteria to grow - which then when reused would lead to more breakouts.

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