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[ItsJustMe]

Hi all! Long time reader, first time poster here...

I am wondering if anybody knows of a good makeup product that can be used to minimize the appearance of ice pick and shallow scarring, and fill in the ice-pick scars if possible.

All the redness in my skin disappears with just normal Cover Girl foundation. I don't really break out all that much anymore, but when I do, I can cover up the blemishes with no problem. But it's those danged indented scars that I can do nothing about.

Tried Dermablend and it just accentuates the problem.

I'm getting married in a couple of months, so I only need to use whatever it is for one day -- just want to look as good as possible for the cameras. So, I don't care if it's horrible for my skin, as I won't use it on a daily basis.

Any help would be most appreciated! TIA

[TennisDiva]

Hi! I really don't know too much about covering up ice pick scars... but I would suggest doing a little research, asking friends, and finding a good makeup artist in your area who can do your makeup for the day. I did this a few years ago for some professional pictures I was getting done... wanted my acne covered up as much as possible for the pics... I scheduled a "preview" of the makeup a few weeks before the real thing, just to make sure everything was going to look the way I expected, then went in the day of and it turned out great. Whole thing cost around $60 I think. Well worth it. Good luck!

[ItsJustMe]

Hi!  I really don't know too much about covering up ice pick scars... but I would suggest doing a little research, asking friends, and finding a good makeup artist in your area who can do your makeup for the day.  I did this a few years ago for some professional pictures I was getting done...  wanted my acne covered up as much as possible for the pics...  I scheduled a "preview" of the makeup a few weeks before the real thing, just to make sure everything was going to look the way I expected, then went in the day of and it turned out great.  Whole thing cost around $60 I think.  Well worth it.  Good luck!

Thanks for the response. I actually did go to a professional, and I had a trial run, and I just wasn't too happy with the results -- I like the way my own makeup looks, and feels, alot better, so I'm just looking to supplement my routine. About an hour after I left the salon, it looked like my face was melting.

Just realized I put a typo in the subject line.... They really are more "ick pick" anyhow...

[achick]

I've heard that MAC makes a good concealer that's quite heavy.
I've never tried it myself, but MAC is a good brand
and you can probably ask to sample a bit or something.
Good luck!

[missbusybee]

Can I say that I dab on Clinique Pore Minimizer befire my foundation and that does a great job of filling in large pores and ice picks.
I found it after some one had recommended it on here and it works a treat but you mustnt rub it on, rather dot it into the areas that want filling in if you see what I mean.

[girl3900]

if you get a high % chemical peel and just dab it on the spot, it might fill out. I have some scars and whenever i put tca on them, they completely disappear for about a week. Of course, the downside to this is potential redness. But i honestly don't think anyone would notice one icepick scar.

[ndmgal]

On hsn. com they sele this stuff called non toxic silicone. It covers up wrinkles atrophic scars everything, and then you just put make up over it. I haven't tried it cuz my atrophic scars are mostly gone, but i've bought from there before and was really impressed. They showed a demonstration on tv and it looked incredible.