We’ve all done some crazy things when it comes to covering up acne in a bind, but sometimes that desperate feeling to hide a breakout can take us a bit too far. Unfortunately, even celebrities can fall victim to these kinds of ill-advised beauty mistakes, with the latest being none other than Lea Michele.
During an interview with Byrdie, Michele confessed to applying eyeliner on pimples in an effort to disguise them as moles. Thinking this tactic was successful, she continued to draw on these camouflage-like spots until a friend finally asked what “all those black dots” were on her face. Needless to say, Lea reported being mortified and immediately stopped the habit.
Although the idea seems a bit outlandish, we can see where she may have gotten it from. Makeup artists in the beauty industry have been known to use eyeliner to create things like fake freckles on models during photoshoots. But regardless of trends, putting eyeliner on acne is a bad idea. Here’s why.
Other than looking unnatural, applying eyeliner to an inflamed pimple isn’t a good idea in terms of skin health. When applied to the face, eyeliner formulas can clog pores, leading to more acne-causing congestion. “The best way to cover up acne is with a really good concealer,” says NYC-based dermatologist, Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi. “Sulfur based concealers are helpful because they cover up breakouts and heal them at the same time.” One we love: Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment ($26).
So instead of drawing on your face with eyeliner, invest in a good cover up and follow these concealer hacks to never let another breakout lead you to questionable decisions like this one. If you don’t, you could end up with a pimple worse than what you began with.
Here’s how to re-create Lea Michele’s sexy smoky eye:
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