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In the past, that’s what I’ve typically done.

Devon Abelman with clear glowing skin

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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.

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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.

Four open jars of Trinny London Just a Touch Concealer with swatches on a white background

However, you could also experiment with theZara Beauty Lip BrushorE.L.F.

Then, I patted each in with a clean fingertip.

Simple enough, right?

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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.

Zara Beauty Lip Brush on white background

Blemishes, be gone!

Satisfied with the results, I skipped foundation and continued onto my eye makeup.

The proof is in thepuddingselfies.

Closeup of Devon Abelman’s skin after trying the concealer application technique

Blemishes, be gone!

you’re able to watch Ffrench’s crosshatching concealer tool tutorial in action, below.

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Devon Abelman’s skin before and after trying the concealer application technique

The proof is in thepuddingselfies.