I was desperate to cover a "picked" pimple. It was right on my cheek. No way to hide it. After trying everything to conceal it just a bit.....most everything I tried made it just stand out more. Try this. It covered remarkably well. First moisturize the area very well, then apply Garnier Skin Renewal Anti-Dark Circle Roller. I was very surprised at the results! It covered the red and the dark scab area rather well. Make sure you are using a lighter shade than your foundation. It did not cake up or turn darker! Trust me. I tried everything to hide that darn thing. This really made it less noticeable! Always remember....simply apply tea tree oil when pimple starts. Let it run it's course. A pimple on the face is much less frustrating than trying to cover it once you have picked and played with it.