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10 Products That Hide (and Fix!) Skin Problems

Want your face makeup to do double-duty, evening out your skin while treating acne, redness, wrinkles, and more? Read on for our favorite products that do just that

by Meghan Rabbitt

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No. 7: PUR Minerals Color Correcting Primer, $30 Here's another primer that gets big points for doing more than most. It contains dimethicone crosspolymer, a silicone oil that keeps your complexion hydrated and creates a barrier on skin to prevent environmental aggressors from causing vascular dilation (which leads to redness).

"I have very oily skin and tend to go heavy on the foundation and concealer to cover blemishes and scars," says one Total Beauty reader. "This primer tints my face enough so that all I need is a light dusting of makeup. And I can wear it all day without needing to blot my face ONCE. To me, this is a miracle." Raves another reader: "I have used many primers but have found that I like this the best, hands down. It makes my makeup last significantly longer and evens out my skin tone."

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 6: Physicians Formula Beauty Spiral Brightening Compact Foundation, $10

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Mirenesse Absolutely Firm Treatment Primer

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Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Concealer

7.1

Pur Minerals Color Correcting Primer

7.8

Physicians Formula Beauty Spiral Brightening Compact...

8.7

Fusion Beauty SkinFusion Brightening Minerals

10.0

Eucerin Redness Relief Redness Reducing Concealer

9.2

Cover FX BritePrep FX

6.5

Lavera Young & Acne Blemish Stick - Concealer

9.0

Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder

6.4

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so helpful

by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

Double duty products are my favorites. Products need to improve my skin, not just cover the problems.

by Sari Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

I see a couple items here I'm going to try. Thanks for the advice!

by EricaC123 Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate

I was surprised to read that Eucerine has a concealer product. I do not suffer from rosacea myself, but I have a daughter that does and It think this would be awesome to try. Eucerine is a brand that my Dermatologist recommends for dry skin including eczema and rosacea so I am anxious to give it a whirl and see if it really does work. I am also a fan of Neutrogena, but I have not tried their concealers yet. Guess it's time to expand my horizons and try something new. Thank you for the great ideas!

by flirtygirl214 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate