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Another day, another viralTikToktrend to dive into.
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The trick is to use an equally grippy, sticky primer (Nogueira uses E.L.F.
After applying a medium-to-full-coverage foundation with a sponge, Nogueira’s acne and dark spots are untraceable.
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Nogueira’s original video has over 4.8 million impressions, while oneresponse vidracked up over 80,000.
But is there any science behind the method or a reason it works so well?
“The sticky method makes total sense,” says makeup artistJamie Greenberg.
“Creating the sticky canvas grips onto your concealer and can make it a little tackier and heavier.
Once you’ve applied foundation to even out your skin tone, the concealer is less noticeable.
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“Tapping heavier concealer onto the blemish helps it meld with your skin without dispersing the coverage.
“For tough imperfections, you want that heavy coverage.
“If you put too much on it can get cakey.
A hyaluronic acid serum can be sticky or tacky with a thick enough layer before it dries.
This makes it easier for a primer to ‘stick’ to the skin.
The silicone or dimethicone in the primer also the concealer to then stick even better.”
You’ll want to also address the root cause of acne, not just cover it up.
“There are definitely primers and foundations out that there are less likely to clog pores.
Pennsylvania-based board-certified dermatologistNazanin Saedi, MD, agrees.
“I often recommend thin makeup products that are all oil-free.
Dr. Saedi recommends sticking (sorry) to the sticky method for big events, not every day.
