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Tricks to Conceal (and Heal) Acne

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The last thing we want to do when suffering from skin concerns is to exacerbate them. We want to baby those areas as best we can, but we also have to face the world and don’t want to do so without a little barrier between our insecurities and putting our best face forward.
 
When it comes to concealing, layers are best. But how can we care for our skin while also covering the problem? It can feel like a catch 22. Many of the products we use to conceal are thick, goopy, drying, or full of comedogenic oils and toxins that will spread the problem. Fortunately, clean beauty and tech have arrived, making tricks of the trade and product swaps easy-peasy.

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Rosemary and blue tansy are just a couple of the powerfully healing, soothing, acne-fighting ingredients in this superhero oil. Dab it on to blemishes as the last step in your skincare routine before applying SPF and makeup to keep inflammation down and combat redness while you cover up.

LED light therapy

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Phototherapy 7-Colored LED Mask

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Prior to SPF and concealer, calm the area with LED light. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, as it activates cellular healing to get to work while you get on with your day, so not only are you reducing redness and size in the moment, but under your makeup the rest of the day, too.

Multitasking foundation

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Oxygenating Foundation

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The unique and hydrating aloe vera base of this breathable foundation is mildly exfoliating while it heals and protects. It’s antibacterial, slowing the growth of acne-causing bacteria. It’s light and buildable, meaning it won’t hide the beauty of your real skin, but you can layer it to conceal problem areas for effective coverage. Ceravitae allows your skin to absorb more oxygen, stimulating cellular turnover and healing. Oxygen = clear, glowing skin.

Dry it out

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Tinted Drying Lotion

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A drying lotion is an old-school trick, but that’s because it works. Sulfur and zinc help deflate and defeat pesky pimples, but we typically use these overnight and wake up to half of it smeared on our pillow. This tinted formula is built for daytime and can be blended in under makeup for some sneaky breakout-busting action.

Don’t forget to hydrate

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Us acne-prone, especially those of us with oily skin, tend to fear moisture and hydration, not wanting to add to the already problematic oil slick. However, dry skin only exacerbates oiliness and dead skin, and it also makes makeup settle into weird places and flake off. For flawless application over your favorite spot treatments, hydrate with a dewy serum for a bouncy glow and resilience that is ready to heal. 

A light, buildable concealer

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Revealer Brightening Concealer

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A brightening concealer is great under powder to lighten the area without drawing attention to it. A buildable formula helps customize how much is needed, because not every blemish is built the same. This formula is clean and safe for a radiant, dewy finish that won’t contribute to the problem.

Hydrocolloid bandages

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Zit Killa

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These little heroes are having a moment, and we believe they are here to stay. They are rather discreet and absorb the oil and gunk beneath the surface of a near-bursting zit so that you can skip the squeeze and head straight into healing. They aren’t totally invisible but can pass for a day of errands or a trip to the post office without causing any commotion. Unless you get the cute star-shaped ones, then show them off!

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