Need a GOOD coverup. - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Katy5 · 03-29-2005, 07:17 PM

Hey all,

I've got maybe 4 or 5 small-medium indented scars on my cheeks from acne in the past.

Anyways, I have a very important meeting in about 2 weeks and really want to make a good impression. Does anybody know of any makeup that would cover/fill these in really well without making all the skin appear cakey? I'm a college student so I'm definitley on a budget so the cheaper the better. I'd prefer "drugstore cosmetics" because they are more simple to access and obviously cheaper but any will do. Thanks for any info!

nailchick2000 · 03-29-2005, 09:45 PM

Hi, I have the same problem... so if you get any good advice..please share!
I was told that "derma-blend" could help.. it's totally opaque and you would apply it spackle style, blend the edges, then cover with your regular foundation.. but it is expensive and no stores in my area carry it.. they have a website, but I don't want to spend that kind of money without the try before you buy option. I wish that they would come out with a clear "spackle" that would blend with any skin color and last all day. I'm just waiting for something like this to come up on QVC ! There is a surgery that they can do to correct this.

nailchick2000 · 03-29-2005, 09:49 PM

Brainstorming here.. I will try this tomorrow. Maybe if you mix some loose powder with a good coverage foundation like Revlon Colorstay and apply it like a spackle.. just to fill in the holes.. then go over it with another coat of foundation..hmmm.. why didn't I think of this before

deltoro · 03-31-2005, 09:43 PM

I honestly don't use drugstore makeup, just because my skin sux and I am unable to..wish I could it would be much cheaper, so I don't have any drug store cover ups I could recommend however.. If you really want a great concealer ( I am a pro at covering up redness, pimples, cyst, years of exp) and want to splurge or save for one Prescriptives has a great concealer and Laurer Mercier has a camouflage kit, which is creamy concealer in two shades in one compact one lighter and one darker that can be mixed or used sep. Good stuff these will run you about 17 for a tube of the prescriptives and 28 for the laura mercier compact..good luck!

picksie · 04-01-2005, 08:19 AM

I've also heard that the Sheer Cover line by Leeza Gibbons has a great concealer. Probably in the $20 range as well but all natural. A lot of people with scars and birthmarks on their face use it...