In my early 20s, my skin decided to have a year of doing whatever it felt like. Those ‘adventures’ included some super-red (and sore) acne breakouts.
I followed the rules and did NOT pick at my acne. Still, I was left with some scarring that I like to hide when I’m vibing a flawless complexion.
In the same boat? You’re not alone. Up to 85% of teenagers get acne. And 40% to 55% of adults are diagnosed with low-grade acne and oily skin.
When you experience a breakout, it can be tempting to camouflage it with the first cover-up you find.
But the wrong skincare products can contribute to acne by clogging your pores, irritating existing breakouts, and even allowing bacteria to fester into a full-fledged infection.
If you feel comfortable rocking your acne scars without makeup, we totally applaud you. Keep doing you. But if you’re feeling called to explore some makeup options, we rounded up products specifically formulated to help conceal those acne scars when you wish they would disappear.
Primer: your skin’s trusty sidekick
When covering acne scars, you might be tempted to head straight to foundation and concealer. But prepping your skin with a primer can improve your results.