How to Apply Makeup for Acne Suffering Skin

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Do you suffer from minor acne? Have you ever wanted that soft smooth look that the girls in the magazines have? Now you can if you follow these simple steps!

Steps

Skin Care Before Applying Makeup

1. The best thing to do is try to cure the acne. Skin care is the key!
   
2. Wash you face gently with warm water and soap.
   
3. Rinse soap with a cold water. this closes the pores and keeps dirt out!
   
4. PAT dry with a clean towel or rag of some sort.
   
5. if you would like to use only powder foundation follow the steps below. If you wish to use liquid, skip down past these steps.
   

Powder Foundation

1. Take your powder and pour just a little bit into your hand.
   
2. Find some lotion and mix a dab of it in with the powder.
   
3. Take a fine makeup brush and dab it in the powder.
   
4. Dab onto face evenly.
   
5. Using your fingers, the brush, or a disposable foam triangle pad, pat the foundation in evenly.
   
6. Remember you can use more if needed.
   

Liquid Foundation

1. Take a liquid foundation of your choice and dab a little on the back of your hand.
   
2. Now take a makeup brush and dab just a little foundation onto it.
   
3. Dab it onto your face where needed.
   
4. Take the brush and mix the foundation in with it.
   
5. You may also use your fingers, or a triangle pad.
   
6. Apply a loose powder for a nice overcoat.
   
7. Remember you can use more if needed.
   

Tips

• Do not apply too much foundation, because it might make you look orange
  
• Be sure to use clean and safe makeup and makeup appliers.
  
• Do not share makeup.
  

Warnings

• Be sure to wash your face before you go to bed or it might make acne worse
  
• Use safe makeup that doesn't clog pores because that might make acne worse too.
  
• Foundation is not edible.
  

Things You'll Need

• Liquid foundation
  
• Powder foundation
  
• A makeup brush
  
• A triangle pad if wanted
  

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