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?