How to cover up a pimple?! #howtocoveracne when trying to cover up acne or pimples with makeup, there is a lot you need to consider. The redness has to be covered up, the bump has to be hidden, and it should look like skin. -Always start with applying a little bit of concealer around the pimple and not on the pimple. -Make sure the concealer is the same color as your skin tone so you’re only spot concealing. -Blend out the concealer around and then take it onto the pimple covering the redness completely. -Let that concealer completely dry down. Once it is completely dry, add one more layer of the concealer right on top of the pimple. -Let the second layer of concealer dry down, and then set it with powder . You’re basically locking in the concealer and modifying the face so it looks more natural Results - this technique will hide the redness, but it will not hide the bump. If something is bumpy, that will always protrude out, but adding concealer actually makes it less visible...