So I've got this really bad flakey red chapped spot on my left cheek and it's so embarrassing and soo hard to cover up. Does anyone have any tips I can use? Right now I'm using BB cream and concealer but it seems like nothing is working. Please help!
If I were you I would avoid putting makeup on it at all. I know it feels awful to have to walk around with something on your face, I've had to deal with acne for years. But that looks very raw and sensitive. I would put an antibiotic ointment of some kind on it and leave it alone for a few days. When its calmed down a bit you can try a green primer, concealer or powder to neutralize some of the redness and then use a medium to full coverage concealer.
That's a shame, I had to deal with very bad acne at a young age. I thought mac studio fix would hide it but looking back on photos it looks terrible! So just keep ur skin fresh and nothing on it until it heals :-) be strong & confident
Use some hydrocortisone on it. Any drugstore carries it. I recommend the ointment not the cream. It helps with irritation as well as redness. Use sparingly. Works like a charm.
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Jan 02, 2013
Carson T.
So I've got this really bad flakey red chapped spot on my left cheek and it's so embarrassing and soo hard to cover up. Does anyone have any tips I can use? Right now I'm using BB cream and concealer but it seems like nothing is working. Please help!
Jan 02, 2013
Carson T.
Jan 02, 2013
Caitlin M.
If I were you I would avoid putting makeup on it at all. I know it feels awful to have to walk around with something on your face, I've had to deal with acne for years. But that looks very raw and sensitive. I would put an antibiotic ointment of some kind on it and leave it alone for a few days. When its calmed down a bit you can try a green primer, concealer or powder to neutralize some of the redness and then use a medium to full coverage concealer.
Jan 02, 2013
Tyler B.
I would strongly recommended seeing a dermotologist, you need to solve the problem not cover it up with makeup. :)
Jan 02, 2013
Anyuta M.
Try tattoo liquid foundation by Kay Von dee
Jan 02, 2013
Jessica O.
Queenofblendingmua in pacasena
Jan 02, 2013
Erica L.
I completely agree. Your makeup is only going to look as good as your skin so fix the problem first- go see a dermatologist.
Jan 02, 2013
Pimp Y.
Full cover from Makeup Forever! Best cover ever
Jan 03, 2013
Carson T.
Thanks guys. I've been putting lotion on at night but that's all. I've got a dermatologist appt on the 11th (:
Jan 03, 2013
Glam G.
That's a shame, I had to deal with very bad acne at a young age. I thought mac studio fix would hide it but looking back on photos it looks terrible! So just keep ur skin fresh and nothing on it until it heals :-) be strong & confident
Jan 03, 2013
Ash T.
Neosporin will help that. Wash your face very well, without making your face bleed. Place neo on it, and let dry. Don't pick at it!
Jan 03, 2013
Karrene T.
i wouldnt put moisturizer on it. let it breathe
Jan 11, 2013
Nicole P.
Use some hydrocortisone on it. Any drugstore carries it. I recommend the ointment not the cream. It helps with irritation as well as redness. Use sparingly. Works like a charm.