Stapleton lays out the step-by-step makeup application tips you need to cover acne scars, depending on the type.
If you have red and purple/grey marks: Step 1: Dab on your color corrector with either your finger or a brush and blend well.
Step 2: Pat on a concealer that matches your skin tone, making sure to blend the edges out well (so you don't just have a dot of concealer on your face).
Step 3: Finish with either your regular foundation or a dusting of translucent powder to set your concealer.
If you have concave scarring:
Step 1: Apply a primer to your face to smooth the surface.
Step 2: Apply concealer that's one shade lighter than your skin tone to the depressed area of skin, making sure to blend well.
Step 3: Finish with your regular foundation or a dusting of translucent powder to set.
One last note from Stapleton: "Always remember, textured skin [skin with concave scarring or red marks] looks better matte. It hides imperfections. Think about painting a wall -- high gloss shows off imperfections, while a matte finish will make them less noticeable."
So hold off on the dewy look (for now), and soon you'll have the clear skin capable of that trendy glow.
Wondering how to get rid of acne scars? We feel you, girl. Though the lifespan of a pimple is usually about three days, acne scars can last for weeks, months -- or even years. The good news is that there are acne scar treatments and skin-care technologies that can obliterate hyperpigmentation and retexturize skin to make acne scars a thing of the past.
Whether you're interested in how to prevent a pimple from scarring in the first place or the best acne products, we're filling you in on how to get rid of the annoying remnants of past breakouts and pimples.
We chatted with skin care experts to find out the newest treatments for acne scars, so you can finally get the clear skin you've always wished for. They filled us in on the ingredients that will diminish acne scars and the treatments that will zap them away. Plus, M.A.C. makeup artist John Stapleton shared his tips about how to hide acne scars as you wait for these acne scar treatments to kick in.
