Article: Wash your skin and then apply an oil-free lotion to any scarred skin and the surrounding area. This will help to keep your concealer in place and will smooth out any uneven skin. If your scar appears slightly shiny after you've applied the lotion, take a tissue and dab at it a few times. This should lessen any surface sheen. Apply a dime-sized amount of primer after your moisturizer to make your skin makeup ready. Place a few drops of concealer into your palm and allow it to warm up for 1-2 minutes. Then, dab small amounts of the concealer on top of the scar. Feather your finger movements outward to spread the concealer to the surrounding skin. The heat from your fingertips can actually help to liquefy the concealer, creating a more unified look. Keloid scars are often slightly pitted, so it may take a number of layers of makeup for them to fully even out. This is normal. After each drying period, assess the scar to see if there are any visibly pitted areas or uneven patches. Then, apply a bit of concealer on your fingertips to these areas. Lightly touch your concealer to ensure it is dry to the touch. Dip your foundation brush into the liquid until just the tip is coated. Then, dab over the scarred skin and the surrounding areas. Continue re-coating the brush and dabbing until the skin is lightly and evenly covered. This will let the powder evenly attach to the puff. Then, press the powder directly over the scarred area. The powder will help to set your concealer and keep it from fading away. An even application of powder also reduces the tonal differences between your scar and the surrounding skin. Many people like to use a large brush to apply setting powder. However, the powder doesn't always attach as well to uneven or scarred areas. If your makeup appears to be fading away a bit or revealing too much of your scar, take a few moments to apply another layer of foundation and powder. If the makeup has faded away entirely, go ahead and start with concealer. If this is a problem, you might also consider testing out a few long-lasting makeup products. Test out using brushes, sponges, puffs, or your fingertips for makeup application. Experiment with different products in varying skin tones. When you have the time, add on extra makeup layers to see if the result looks better. Remember that you can always use makeup remover to take everything off and start fresh!
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Rub a moisturizer then primer onto your clean skin. Use your fingertips to apply the concealer. Apply another layer of concealer after 1-2 minutes. Apply a general coating of a foundation using a brush or sponge. Press a puff firmly into your setting powder. Check your makeup and reapply throughout the day. Keep practicing your makeup techniques.