As if it wasn’t bad enough to have a case of acne, an acne scar ridden face is added to that after acne is gone. There are a lot of medical as well as tropical solutions to combat acne and remove scarring but not all people are into these practices.

Make up is a good option for on how to get rid of acne scars by hiding the scars, good make up products and proper make up application can sometimes mean everything in hiding all sorts of blemishes.

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For troubled skin, hypoallergenic makeup is the surest way to go, for whatever skin type you may have, this eliminates further aggravating your already sensitive skin. Medicated makeup is also available not only for treatment but also for prevention of pimples that lead to acne. These products come in a variety of shades, ask for help from sales personnel in the cosmetic department for your proper shade.

Concealers are your first stop. A good concealer makes all the difference as it helps even out your skin tone before you even start, cream concealers are a better choice over liquid types as they give a very smooth finish and allows powder foundations to blend properly. Avoid using concealer in elevated areas of the skin and instead use it on select uneven colored spots and marks. Use direct skin of fingers for application for better results. Patting on concealer as opposed to rubbing on is also good practice. Double application is allowed but it is important to wait for the first application to dry first.

Foundation is next, also widely suggested to be applied using the tip of two fingers. Foundation that is yellow color based or yellow tinged is a prime choice for evening out color imperfections, always find the shade that matches your skin tone, you can go a shade darker but never opt for anything lighter than your skin color.

Apply as conservatively as possible as the purpose of cosmetics is to look as natural as possible, not caked. If you start think it’s too much, then chances are you did put too much on. Make up testing on surfaces such as the back of your hand to test for allergies is a must before trying on face. For shade choosing, try applying at the base of your jaw to see if it is the right choice of color.

Using a velour puff to add the final touch is optional but it does give you that freshly showered look, choose oil free finishing powders, as well as hypoallergenic ones.

These steps can help you hide that acne scar that has been bothering you, after these basics, you can then choose a simple blush and gloss to top it off. Any of these above are not considered to really remove scars so if you really want to get rid of acne scars consider acne scar treatment.