What is the best foundation to cover very dark blemishes all over the face? I did someone's makeup recently and she had dark spots all.over.her.face. She had very few raised bumps or textural issues, just massive discoloration. I used Ben Nye's matte foundation applied rather heavily. It covered but not as well as I'd like.
Make Up For Ever HD foundation. I have a lot of discolouration from acne scars and it covers them beautifully! it's full coverage, and even when applied in layers on my face it doesn't look thick!
Dermablend or Cover FX. My artist uses Dermablend to cover up my tat followed with a loose setting powder and then sprays UD setting spray on it ( I can't remember which one but it makes me stay put all night long). If that can cover up a tat and still look absolutely natural I believe it will do the same for the client you had recently. We tried MAC and a few other one's but Dermablend did the best job.
I totally second Estee Lauder Double Wear. I have VERY fair skin, and my acne scars are rather dark, and it covers to the point where I feel like I don't need concealer. Otherwise I agree with Shelley, Dermablend is a great option!
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Jun 10, 2012
Kimberly M.
What is the best foundation to cover very dark blemishes all over the face? I did someone's makeup recently and she had dark spots all.over.her.face. She had very few raised bumps or textural issues, just massive discoloration. I used Ben Nye's matte foundation applied rather heavily. It covered but not as well as I'd like.
Which foundation would've been better?
Jun 11, 2012
Rebekka C.
Estee lauder maximum cover camouflage foundation. Id suggest this more as a concealer then using a foundation on top to get a great overall look
Jun 11, 2012
Kimberly M.
Hmmm...Thanks! Sounds pricey though...
Jun 12, 2012
Karla M.
mac studio fix, thats the most full coverage foundation they have. and it has a matte finish.
Jun 13, 2012
Dejeri L.
Estee Lauder doublewear. Loves it & is buildable.
Jun 13, 2012
Trida E.
Make Up For Ever HD foundation. I have a lot of discolouration from acne scars and it covers them beautifully! it's full coverage, and even when applied in layers on my face it doesn't look thick!
Jun 13, 2012
Shelley W.
Dermablend or Cover FX. My artist uses Dermablend to cover up my tat followed with a loose setting powder and then sprays UD setting spray on it ( I can't remember which one but it makes me stay put all night long). If that can cover up a tat and still look absolutely natural I believe it will do the same for the client you had recently. We tried MAC and a few other one's but Dermablend did the best job.
Jun 13, 2012
Santina A.
I totally second Estee Lauder Double Wear. I have VERY fair skin, and my acne scars are rather dark, and it covers to the point where I feel like I don't need concealer. Otherwise I agree with Shelley, Dermablend is a great option!