For dark spots: Often the result of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a high-coverage concealer is your best bet, notes Adivi. Sotomayor agrees, noting that a long-wear option is a good move, too. “To create a bit more coverage, try applying a bit of translucent powder before and after applying concealer.
For dark circles and dark spots: Use a peach color corrector if you have fair skin, or a deeper orange shade if you have medium to dark skin.
A full coverage foundation is often the best choice for scars, as it provides a more opaque layer that effectively hides blemishes. For best results, first prep your skin with a suitable primer and moisturizer. This will help create a smooth canvas for the foundation.
The most effective foundations for covering acne scars and redness are full-coverage, non-comedogenic formulas such as Estée Lauder Double Wear, Dermablend Cover Creme, or IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream. These products offer long-lasting coverage and are often enriched with soothing ingredients to reduce redness.
Lasers are another method of scar treatment used by celebrities. Over time, these laser sessions will help diminish blemishes–including redness and uneven texture. Laser scar treatment is a safe and effective way to hide unsightly scarring from a tummy tuck procedure.
To cover scars with makeup, apply primer for a smooth base, then use a full-coverage foundation to even skin tone. Dab concealer directly on scars, blending well. Set with translucent setting powder to lock in place. Finish with a setting spray for long-lasting wear and a flawless finish.
L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD is the best pick for both beginners and experts, with a crease-resistant, opaque coverage in a creamy yet lightweight texture, it camouflages darkness under the eyes, redness and skin imperfections. Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer is perfect for flawless, natural coverage.
Start off by applying your concealer to the area you want to cover, patting onto the skin with your finger or a flat brush for ultimate coverage. Then, apply your foundation. After using your foundation, finish by applying another layer of concealer to the areas your want to cover for all-day lasting coverage.
Look for Foundations With Staying Power.
Choose a formulation that's specifically advertised not to budge all day. Such makeup is less likely to transfer to your clothing. Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Long-Wear Foundation SPF15 is a solid formula that won't rub off, all day long.
For scars on the body, I recommend using Quick Fix Body for targeted coverage, and Leg & Body Makeup for coverage over larger areas of the body.
Pick a Peach colour correcting shade to counteract green or brown discolouration and a Bisque colour correcting shade to counteract blue or purple discolouration. Then select a shade from light to deep to match the depth of your skin tone.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation
Why We Love It: This formula is lightweight but highly pigmented, so it felt and looked good on. Our tester used less than two pumps to achieve her desired look: A soft matte complexion with all her dark spots and pores perfectly covered.
Best Overall: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Concealer
This past Beauty of Beauty winner is super thin and lightweight—so it layers nicely without creasing—but also pigmented enough to mask dark circles and redness in one go.
It's often referred to as base because it's just that—a base for the rest of your makeup. It's hard to judge how much concealer you actually need to use until you've applied your foundation, so it's for this reason that makeup artists often suggest you should apply concealer after foundation, not before.
Home Remedies: Natural remedies such as lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and aloe vera may help lighten age spots. However, their efficacy varies, and caution should be exercised to avoid irritation.
It works by breaking down the excess melanin in the age spots and gradually reducing their appearance. So, when used properly and in appropriate concentrations, hydrogen peroxide can be an effective and affordable option to remove age spots on the face.
If you want to get rid of dark spots fast, a procedure that removes layers of discolored skin may work better than a lightening cream. These techniques include laser treatments, freezing (cryotherapy), dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and chemical peels.
Scar correction with permanent makeup, also known as micropigmentation or paramedical tattooing, is a cosmetic procedure that involves the application of pigments to the skin's surface to camouflage or reduce the appearance of scars.
Concealers are typically thicker and provide immediate coverage. They can effectively hide scars with just a small amount of product. Foundations, on the other hand, offer more overall coverage while still allowing skin to breathe. Opting for a full-coverage foundation can help create an even skin tone.