Pimples seem to pop up on us at the worst times. We may have a great complexion for weeks but then when we need our confidence and pretty smile the most acne seems to rear its ugly head. It reminds us of our skin problems and our self confidence starts to slowly decline.

A breakout can last anywhere from a couple of days to a week or more. Sometimes we don’t have that much time to make a good first impression so this is when the miracle of make-up comes into play.

Using a concealer to hide the zit is a great short-term shortcut. This is not a cure for a pimple as that will need to be handled with the proper acne treatment but this is more of a quick tip on how to live with a zit.

A great first step in our quick tip is to use a redness reducing facial cleanser to help combat some of the discoloration of the pimple. If the pimple is too red then no amount of concealer can naturally hide it.

The next step is to pick a concealer that matches your own facial skin tone. There is nothing worse than applying a cream that stands out more than the pimple you are trying to hide.

Another great tip is to find a concealer that is medicated so that it can also help kill the zits while it hides it. Cleaning the make-up off completely at night before bed also helps because this keeps pores clear of obstructions and reduces the chances of future outbreaks.

When a pimple decides it is time to show up to your party you don’t have to let it stay. You can hide it with a little experimentation and the right concealer no one will ever know the pimple showed up at all.