Right makeup can effectively hide the scars no matter how severe your scar is. Light scars are quite easy to cover up. Professional artists create wonders on scarred faces by proper application of makeup. The only essentials that you need apart from makeup skill are quality makeup products. Though cheap makeup products are luring, they, can end up aggravating the scar marks rather than concealing it.
1. Concealer
As the names denotes, it helps you ‘conceal’ your blemishes and scars. Go for a professional brand over a drugstore brand as most professional brands would have more amount of pigment in their products which is an advantage when you want to cover heavy scars. A concealer is the first product you should have when your aim is to cover scars. Look for concealers which say ‘scar coverage’ or a concealer meant for it. Personnel at beauty departments can help you choose properly. Choose a shade which is slightly lighter than your skin tone. It is best if the brand has a corrective hue undertone. If your scar is a red toned one, opt for a concealer with a green overtones and mauve if you have a blur toned scar. Covermark and Dermablend are favorite brands in this category. Concealer is only used over the scar/blemish and not over the whole face.
2. Foundation
You can use foundation all over your face to mask on a flawless complexion. Buy a foundation two shades lighter than your skin. If you have trouble selecting, personnel at the beauty counter would be happy to help. Use foundation on your neck also and blend well so that the foundation does not stand out from the skin. You should focus on making your skin look natural when you use foundation, so remember that blending is the key to it. If you don’t want to look like a clown, do not use too much of foundation. Use just enough to provide full coverage for your face. Foundations also come with corrective skin undertones which you can use to your advantage. Apply foundation using foundation brushes or sponges.
3. Powder
Powder does not really cover any scar but they are used to set the concealer/foundation which you have applied earlier and give your face a finishing touch. You can apply the powder using a powder puff or large synthetic brush. Your face should wear a matt effect look but should not look shiny. As the day goes on skin can tend to become oily. Blotting paper can help in absorbing the excess oil. You get to buy them in departmental stores.
4. To cover body scars
As the body is subjected to a lot more rubbing than the face, you need to opt for a correct brand of concealer which will cover the scars. Body concealers and foundations are usually water proof and stays on for a longer time. It is best if you go for professional makeup specially designed to cover your body scars.