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[dura-luxe]

What's the best way to put makeup over a cyst that just exploded and is basically more like a raw wound than a red bump?

Thank you!

(I'm finishing month 2 on Yasmin - this is my only zit this month, but damn, of course I have a date tomorrow)

[Iarephel]

okay this is a horrible trick, but other then a bandaid this is what i do. (you can always say a cat scratched your face...lol) First make sure the wound is dry. Hairdryer is good for this on cold setting. Then apply a wet foundation to blend in with the rest of the area. (not too much or you will open the wound again) immediately blowdry tbe area again until dry. This might take awhile. If its really bad though there is not much you can do. Also this basically only helps the redness, not the texture of it unfortunately. But at least it makes it a lot less noticeable.

[DarkDragoon]

I always just wear a little spot bandaid if I cant cover it with makeup.

[Jemalina]

What's the best way to put makeup over a cyst that just exploded and is basically more like a raw wound than a red bump?

Thank you!

(I'm finishing month 2 on Yasmin - this is my only zit this month, but damn, of course I have a date tomorrow)

There's a thing you can get from pharmacies called a "styptic stick" which stops bleeding and will dry the area out so that you can cover it up. Blokes use it to stop the bleeding if they cut themselves shaving, but it works in this type of situation too. It may sting a bit at first, but that soon goes.

All you need to do is run the stick under water for a second and then dab it on the affected area. Wait for it to dry and then see if you need any more. I then carry on with my routine as normal (BP gel and moisturiser). The area *may* go a little bit crusty (don't let that scare you, I'm not talking MAJORLY crusty - just a tiny bit) so it's best to use moisturiser over the area to make it smooth, even if you don't usually use it.

As to where you can find styptic sticks - I'm from the UK and have found them in most chemists (both little independent chemists and the chain ones like Boots and Superdrug) in the mens shaving section along with the razors and stuff.

If you're not from the UK I'd imagine you'd still be able to get this product - I think it's been around for years.

Hope this helps and you have a great time on your date!

Jem x

[dura-luxe]

There's a thing you can get from pharmacies called a "styptic stick" which stops bleeding and will dry the area out so that you can cover it up.
Jem x

Oh, that is brilliant! I never would have thought of that. Thank you!

The hair dryer idea is great too.

Thanks!!

[Jemalina]

No probs, hope it works well for you!

[anise_]

I used a horrible scrub two days before my university orientation and ended up getting a big raw rugburn-esque wound near my chin.

My attempts to cover it up were very obvious, so I ended up wearing a cartoon bandaid on it instead. I told my friends I had tripped and fallen into my bike The (almost) insulting part was that everyone believed I was capable of doing such a thing.

So if makeup doesn't work, just slap on a big bandaid (I wouldn't go for the little circular ones, that just screams "PIMPLE") and feign injury.