Help Getting Rid of Acne Scars

It's not easy, but it can be done with these expert tips and acne scar treatments

Say goodbye to scars

Stapleton lays out the step-by-step to covering scars, depending on the type. So if you have:

Red and purple/grey marks:

Step 1: Dab on your color corrector with either your finger or a brush, blend well.



Step 2: Pat on a concealer that matches your skin tone, making sure to blend the edges out well (so you don’t just have a dot of concealer on your face).



Step 3: Finish with either your regular foundation or a dusting of translucent powder to set your concealer.

Concave scarring:



Step 1: Apply a primer to your face to smooth the surface.



Step 2: Apply concealer that’s one shade lighter than your skin tone to the depressed area of skin, making sure to blend well.



Step 3: Finish with your regular foundation or a dusting of translucent powder to set.

One last note from Stapleton: “Always remember, textured skin [as in skin with concave scarring or red marks] looks better matte. It hides imperfections. Think about painting a wall — high gloss shows off imperfections, while a matte finish will make them less noticeable.”

So you may not be able to try out the dewy look (yet), but at least you’ll have flawless-looking skin. Worth it, right?