How to Hide Pimples with Makeup

It can be a real pain to wake up one morning and realize you got a big pimple staring back at you.

No matter if you are 16 years old or 36 years old, dealing with pimples is no fun.

The good part is that there are ways that you can hide a pimple with the right makeup. There are ways that makeup can easily conceal your pimple if you know how to properly apply your makeup and what makeup you need to be using in the first place.

If you are looking to hide a pimple with makeup, check out my tips below.

Use a Green Color Corrector For a Bad Breakout

If the pimple is really noticeable, especially if you find that it is really red, you are going to want to start out with a green color corrector. This helps to even out more of your skin tone and takes a lot of the redness away from the pimple.

Use a Thick Concealer

When it comes to hiding a pimple with makeup, you are going to need heavier makeup then if you weren't trying to conceal the spots on your face.

Use a thicker concealer first (if you didn't use the green color corrector). Use a small brush or even a Q-tip to apply the concealer and make sure that you do blend it in so that it doesn't make the pimple even more noticeable.

Use Your Normal Foundation

Apply your normal foundation like you usually would, just making sure that you dab it and blend it well over the area where you already applied the foundation.

Do make sure that your concealer or color corrector is completely dry before you apply the foundation or it will just smear the concealer off.

Finish Off with Some Loose Powder

Set the concealer and foundation in place with a light dusting of loose powder all over your face. This helps to keep the makeup in place and make sure it doesn't rub off right away.

Consider Mineral Makeup for Hiding Acne

If you suffer from acne breakouts on a regular basis you may want to consider buying a quality mineral makeup for covering up the pimples. The mineral makeup is heavier but doesn't have all the oil and chemicals that other makeups have, which can actually lead to more pimples.

For more makeup tips and really an amazing transformation with covering up acne, check out the video below.

Can You Use Face Wipes with Sensitive Skin?

Face wipes are a really nice beauty tool to have on hand at all times. They can be used on the go as well as for regular cleansing of your face at night and in the morning.

Facial cleansing wipes are really the easiest way to freshen up and clean your skin. In fact you can use them on more than just your face but other parts of your body as well.

If you have sensitive skin you may wondering if you can use face wipes especially if you have a problem with most other facial products.

The good news is that there are actually several facial wipes on the market that are made for sensitive skin. If you do have sensitive skin and tend to have bad reactions to most makeups or cleansers I would recommend that you stick to these face wipes rather than trying ones that aren't designed for sensitive skin.

A facial cleansing wipe that I would recommend for sensitive skin is Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes.

These wipes are made from all natural ingredients including aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber, and vitamin E. These wipes don't have the harsh chemicals that other face wipes do so they would less likely to irritate sensitive skin.

They are great for cleansing your skin and are quite refreshing due to the aloe vera and vitamin E. There is no burning or redness that other wipes cause especially for people with sensitive skin.

The Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes also smell pretty nice as well. With some other facial cleansing wipes I have tried they had that chemical or "peroxide -like" smell to them. But these wipes smell sort of fruity but don't have a strong fragrance to them.

One other suggestion that I would have for people with sensitive skin is to actually try baby wipes that are labeled "Sensitive." All of the major baby wipes brands have a sensitive line as well as store brands like Target as well.

It may sound sort of funny to use baby wipes on your face, but think about how well they clean off a baby's bottom and they are completely safe for your face as well, but just avoid getting them in your eyes. And the sensitive wipes are specifically designed with no fragrances and to be gentle on the skin.

Lastly, if you are going to try face wipes on your sensitive skin it is a good idea to simply start out only using them on a small area of your face like around your chin area were it may not be noticeable to other people if you do have a bad reaction. Just like any other beauty product it is a wise idea to test out the product on a small area of your skin first to see how you react.

Do you use face wipes to cleanse and refresh? What is your favorite brand?

Lipstick Vs Lip Stain: Why I Prefer Lip Stains and Will Never Go Back to Lipstick

I sort of have a love/hate relationship with lipstick.

I love being able to have a bright or bold look for my lips especially for special occasions, but I hated that I could not find a lipstick that I didn't have to reapply all night. I mean what was the point of wearing it if it was worn off after two hours into the night?

One of my friends recently introduced me to lip stains and I have to say that I am once again excited about my lips. I've been using lip stains for a few months now and I have to say that I probably won't go back to lipstick again.

Here are just some of the reasons why I prefer lip stain over lipstick and why you may want to try some lip stains as well.

Lip Stain Lasts Much Longer

I have bought long lasting lipsticks and I have to say that they really aren't that long lasting. Yes, they usually last longer than a normal lipstick but I am still usually re-applying every 2-3 hours, which can be quite a lot.

Lip stains actually dyes your lips so they won't simply rub off easily or wear off after a few hours. You can get a lot more than 2-3 hours of color from them and there are even some lip stains that last up to 10-12 hours.

You Don't Have to Carry It Around With You

Since you don't have to re-apply your lip color all the time, you don't need to carry your lip stain around with you. Although this may not seem like a big deal to some women, the less I have to carry with me, the better. I'm sort of a minimalist when it comes to going out and if I only have my cell phone, keys and wallet, I am good to go.

Lip Stain Doesn't Get On Your Teeth or Other People

How embarrassing is it when you are all dressed and made up and think you are rocking it, to only have someone tell you that you have lipstick on your teeth?

This has actually happened a few times and luckily it is usually my husband who lets me know before anyone else sees it, but still with lip stain I don't have to worry about it anymore.

The lip stain won't transfer off your lips onto your teeth like lipstick will. This also means it doesn't come off and transfer to other things like cups and your shirt and other people.


The thing about lip stain is that I not only use it for special occasions and nights out, but there are also nude and other more subtle colors that you can were on a daily basis. Since you don't have to worry about reapplying it all the time you can simply put it on in the morning and go about your day.

One thing that I do have to say about lip stains is that some will dry out your lips if you don't apply a gloss or moisturizer over it. Usually I only have to do this when I apply the lip stain and don't have to worry about reapplying the gloss. There are some lip stains that are double ended and have the stain on one end and the moisturizer on the other so you have an all-in -one product.

3 Simple Ways to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

If you aren't happy with how big your eyes are or you simply want to make them pop and be the center of attention on your face, there are certain tips and tricks you can do to make your eyes appear larger.

There are actually several things you can do to make your eyes look bigger but some of them require more effort and time than others.

Here are 3 simple and quick ways that you can make your eyes look larger.

 

Use White Eyeshadow to Enhance Your Eyes

This may sound strange to some women, but a few strategically places dots of white eye shadow can actually make your eyes look much larger.

Place a small smudge of white or a very light eyeshadow right near your tear duct in the corner of your eye. You can also use a white eyeliner but just make sure that you blend it in some so it doesn't look so harsh.

The white in the corner of your eye widens your eyes and really opens it up. You can then continue with your normal eye makeup to finish off your look, but just make sure you don't cover up the white in the corner.

Curl Your Eyelashes

Most women don't have naturally, long, curled eyelashes so you need to curl them to open up your eyes. An eyelash curler will cost you less than $10 but can make a complete difference.

Be sure that you curl your lashes before applying the mascara otherwise you may break off your lashes and your curler will get quite dirty really quickly.

When you curl your lashes upwards it opens up your eyes even more and draws a lot more attention to them. After curling be sure to use a good mascara that doesn't clump and be sure to only go upwards when applying the mascara to continue the line of the eyelash.

Shape Your Eyebrows

If you don't currently take care of your eyebrows and shape them according to your facial structure it may actually make your eyes look smaller.

Although the whole thicker eyebrows thing is in right now, thicker as  well as unshaped eyebrows can actually do your eyes a disservice. They draw attention away from your eyes and actually close them off so they look smaller.

Simply taking about 10-15 minutes to shape your eyebrows can dramatically affect the way your eyes look. Once you have them shaped properly, be sure to keep up the regular routine, which shouldn't take you more than about 10 minutes a week to pluck stray hairs or to wax your eyebrows.