Firstly, I have learnt that there are several excellent spot treatments out there. Most of them work by drying out until they are no more! I use the Clinique spot treatment gel (which is really powerful!) (Click here to buy!) and the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo (Click here to buy!).
I think that they are effective but I find that:
1. It makes them look more gross
2. It makes them harder to cover
3. It makes them more tempting to pick at!
So I use the spot treatments in conjunction with an oil-based cleanser to keep them hydrated and nourished to avoid the above happening.
I am really enjoying using the Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil (Click here to buy!) and the Neal's Yard Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Click here to buy!) as they are really nourishing and hydrating to my skin. I have also recently purchased the No.7 Beautiful Skin Melting Gel Cleanser which also helps to prevent dryness. I found that by using these cleansers with my spot treatments made them go gracefully and I found that they were easier to cover.
I also think that it is really important to use a moisturising primer before attempting to cover the spot to avoid any caking around the spot which will draw attention to it.
I have really been enjoying using the Garnier Moisture Match Light Softening Cream for Normal to Dry Skin (Click here to buy!). I bought it on offer and it is still at a discounted price of just £2.99! I would describe it as a hybrid between a moisturiser and a primer; it is really hydrating and makes the skin really soft which makes foundation and concealer sit really smoothly on top. Alternatively, the Rimmel Fix & Protect Pro Primer (Click here to buy!). This one also is great for giving the skin a hit of moisture to prep the skin before foundation and concealer.
I got very tempted just to use a really heavy coverage foundation all over my face because I thought that it would make me feel better about my spots. I found that it just drew attention to my spots and made the rest of my skin look horrible and cakey. So I use a lighter foundation and a heavy duty concealer. I find it really hard to find concealers on the highstreet; I feel like the brands need to pick up their game when it comes to concealers for covering blemishes! I find that the drugstore concealers are either too creamy and go streaky when you blend them and disappear. Or they are really drying, cling to the break-out and are really hard to blend evenly. I use the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (Click here to buy!), which I find to be really excellent coverage but too drying. I am also in between colours in this concealer but I do believe that they have bought out new shades. I mix that with the 17 Stay Time Concealer (Click here to buy!), which I find to be too creamy.
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| Left to right: Collection Lasting Perfection in 'Fair', Collection Lasting Perfection in 'Light', 17 Stay Time in 'Fair' |
I start by using a green corrector stick from Natural Collection (Click here to buy!) to cancel out the redness of the spot
I dot it on with the applicator and then use any fluffy brush to tap it into the blemish. I use an Eco Tools brush which I think its meant to be used to highlight the brow bone. I used to use a brush which had stiffer bristles, but I find that a fluffy brush it much more effective for blending evenly.
I then lightly dust the area with a little powder with a small brush. I use the Maybelline Fit Me (Click here to buy!) which is not too heavy but adds just the right amount of extra coverage. It makes the concealer stay really well and also lets the skin breathe instead of suffocating it in product.
I am no expert at skincare or make-up by any means but these techniques work for me. I am still looking to improve this method and I am going on a trip to London with my mum after my exams and may treat myself to a high-end holy grail concealer from Harvey Nicks!
I hope this has helped!
Thanks you so much for reading!
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