How to Hide Dark Spots on Face Naturally

KiKi Carr

Being a person who has oily and acne prone skin, I know how frustrating it can be to be left with acne scars. Pimples are easy to get rid of, it’s the acne scars that take forever to go away. The good news is camouflaging hyperpigmentation is quite easy.

The best way to cover up dark spots is by stippling a full coverage foundation into the skin. Before applying the foundation it is important to prep the skin. In order to prep the skin apply a makeup primer to the entire face. Next color corrector the darkest spots with an orange color corrector. Follow that up with a flesh tone concealer and lastly stipple a full coverage matte foundation into the skin using a kabuki brush.

Hyperpigmentation on black skin tends to make things look much worse than they actually are. Having a good skincare routine will treat and prevent blemishes. Skin care and makeup goes hand and hand. These days makeup has just as much technology and skincare ingredients than skin care itself!

BecauseI have problematic skin I love makeup that has amazing skincare ingredients. I mean no one wants to use products that will cause more problems. Today’s makeup has been vetted by Dermatologist, is long lasting, moisturizing, hydrating, has SPF and more.

Prep and Prime

Primer creates a barrier between your skin and the makeup. It’s basically a surface for the makeup to sit on and stick to. That way it won’t slip and smudge. The Bobbi Brown face base doubles as a moisturizer and makeup primer. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Shea Butter, and Vitamins B, C, and E. These ingredients help condition and prep skin for a fresh, healthy-looking glow.

Color Correct

Using an orange color corrector on dark spots will neutralize the discoloration. Neutralizing the hyperpigmentation first will decrease the amount of foundation and concealer needed to camouflage the spots. The Live Tinted color corrector is vegan and packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Vitamins C and Vitamin E.

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Conceal

Concealer can be worn on top of the foundation or under the foundation. Concealer will cover dark spots easily. Concealers are formulated to be hide blemishes. The Lancome Teint Idole is infused with rose extract, glycerin, moringa seed and water lilly extract.

Foundation

A full coverage matte foundation is the best makeup to cover dark spots. Foundations are designed to blur and create an even skin tone. The CHANEL foundations corrects and illuminates the complexion. This product does not make any skin care claims but it is the foundation I find myself reaching for every time I am going for a flawless complexion.

Makeup helps you feel great, dark spots or not. I am all for covering up dark spots with makeup WHILE you are working on your skin. I know what it is to feel as though you are hiding behind the makeup and it doesn’t feel good. The trick to faking it until making it is you actually have to make it lol. Here are 6 tips to get rid of dark spots.

Visit your local esthetician for a brightening facial.
Exfoliate.
Fade dark spots naturally.
Use a sunscreen.
Stay consistent.
Be patient.

Covering hyperpigmentation with makeup is easy to do with the right tools and techniques. The most important things to have is a full coverage foundation and a firm brush.