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In the past, that’s what I’ve typically done.
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I paint on huge triangles under my eyes and chunky lines over my breakouts.
Amazed by this unexpected technique, I gave it a try.
First, I collected my tools.
Blemishes, be gone!
TheMonika Blunder Beauty Blunder Coverand Trinny London Just a Touch Concealer are alsoexcellent picks.
Honestly, I also tried this trick with aliquid concealerbut found it spread out too much.
A more viscous cream tends to lock into the exact spot you want it to.
However, you could also experiment with theZara Beauty Lip BrushorE.L.F.
Then, I patted each in with a clean fingertip.
Simple enough, right?
Miraculously, my skin appeared evenly toned while looking like my own.
My complexion maintained its natural radiance and rosiness just free of post-inflammation hyperpigmentation from my last hormonal breakout.
Ffrench’s tip quite literally crossed out my blemishes.
Blemishes, be gone!
Satisfied with the results, I skipped foundation and continued onto my eye makeup.
The proof is in thepuddingselfies.
Blemishes, be gone!
you’re able to watch Ffrench’s crosshatching concealer tool tutorial in action, below.
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Now, watch Alicia Keys' 10-minute beauty routine:
The proof is in thepuddingselfies.