How to Use Green Eyeshadow to Cover a Red Pimple

Last Updated: October 21, 2021

We've all had a day when regular skin-colored concealer just wouldn't cover a giant red pimple that popped up overnight. If your normal makeup isn't doing the trick, try a makeshift remedy that uses green eyeshadow to mask particularly stubborn blemishes. Don't worry - this method won't have you looking like the Grinch! See step 1 below to get started.

Steps

1
Dab a little bit of Vaseline onto your pimple to reduce the redness. This step is optional.
2
Load a cotton swab with your dark green eyeshadow and completely cover your pimple. And yes, this does mean that you will have a giant green spot on your face, but we'll take care of that.
- If you have a very fair skin or rosacea, the green tone might not work very well. In this case, try covering the pimple with a yellow tone.^{[1]
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3
Cover the eyeshadow with face powder to set it.
4
Dab (don't rub) your flesh-colored concealer over the pimple. The area will probably still have a slight greenish color. For best results, use an opaque concealer.^{[2]
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Take a new cotton swab, dip it in makeup remover, and clean up the area around your pimple.
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Dab another layer of concealer over the pimple to take care of the rest of the green color.
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Finish with your regular makeup routine. If necessary, you can add another layer of concealer after you put on your foundation.
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Make sure to set the makeup over your pimple with powder!

Warnings

Make sure you wash your face before you go to bed because all the makeup on your pimple can clog your pores more and make the pimple worse.

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Try not to touch the pimple with your fingers. This can spread bacteria to the area and make it worse.

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