8 Makeup Mistakes That Are Making Your Acne Worse

While concealer and foundation are both wonderful makeup creations, they're not meant to be spackled across your face, especially if you're battling a bout of breakouts. "Not only can too much makeup make breakouts appear worse, but it can also keep the blemish from healing properly," celebrity esthetician Shani Darden says.

In addition to not using too much makeup, make sure you're using a shade that matches your skin tone. Ilyas often sees patients who have tried to overthink the concealer options and go lighter or darker to mask the red inflammation that comes with a pimple. "Ideally, if your concealer matches your skin tone, it will not look like spackle on your skin." She recommends opting for a green-tinted concealer, as this can often camouflage the red.

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