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2. USE CONCEALER SPARINGLY.
A bit of it is okay, but only where you need it. “The more you schmear the stuff on to cover up, the more you will highlight the uneven texture of the eczema patch, rosacea pustules, or acne bump,” says Greenberg, who uses Cover FX Cream Concealer ($27, dermstore.com) for her own flare-ups.
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3. GO GENTLE.
Ditch the brushes; they could make your already irritated skin feel like it’s being scraped. Instead, apply makeup using your fingers or a sponge and tap it on lightly, as rubbing will just stoke the fire.
This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of Women’s Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!