Covering acne and acne scar foundation routine?

Dearest readers,

So having acne/blemishes or pimples, whatever you call it is really hard. After experimenting with lots of different routines, I've discovered one that covers my acne but at the same time help keep my skin luminating and glowing.

Now here are some common problems I came across with makeup due to my acne:

1. I used full coverage foundation and my skin dried out and looked cakey
2. My acne became more 3D and obvious due to heavy foundation
3. It wore off after half a day
4. foundation didn't blend out, looked dry and patchy, especially in photos.

If you've experienced any of the following, then you're probably going to benefit the most from this routine. It's really simple and doesn't require high end brands to accomplish it. I can't guarantee it'll cover all your acne, depending on the severity of it but being proud of your acne and not being afraid to show it makes you even more beautiful! So DON'T BE AFRAID TO LET THE WORLD SEE IT!

Step 1: Wash your face

Don't ignore this step because you think it's unnessicary. Having a clean canvas to begin with is more important than you think.

Step 2: Moisturize:

Yes, moisturize. Use any of your favourite moisturizer and genorously pat onto your face. The aim of this routine is to make your face look dewy and fresh before you apply anything--not dry and rough

Step 3: Prime:

This step is pretty self explaintory. Prime your face if you want the makeup to stay
longer. Skip this step if you wish.

Step 4: Apply BB Cream.

 This is the most important step in this routine. The BB cream will help seperate the foundation from your skin and help heal your acne at the same time. It will even out your skin tone and give it a dewy look. Apply a thin layer all over your face.

Step 5: DOT on foundation with ADDED MOISTURIZER (preferbly with SPF 15+):

You want to make sure the foundation isn't full coverage as that will most likely cake out your face. Your BB Cream will have hopefully covered 45% of your acne/scars by now. Dot the foundation on problem areas ONLY and leave it for a minute or so. Then proceed to blending it out using a brush, sponge or fingers (my personal favourite as brushs tend to leave strokes and sponge usually absorbs everything)

Step 6: Apply concealer:

Usually most people do this step before foundation but I prefer to do it after. Again, DOT on the concealer ontop of problem areas. Use a green concealer if your acne is still red, then apply foundation over the spot again. Generally, however, your acne should be about 75% covered with the foundation. Leave the concealer on for a minute and then proceed to blend it out.

Step 7: Using a powder brush, use translucent setting powder and set your face:

Lightly go over your problem areas which should be about 95% covered, but focus mainly on T-Zone and other parts which go oily quickly.

Step 8: Use a setting spray (mine is MAC Fix Plus spray) and set your face.

VOILA! You are now done! Hello beautiful face and goodbye cakey face!

xxx