Perfect your face with this no-fail concealing trick from Alison Raffaele, founder and creative director of Alison Raffaele Cosmetics, in New York City.

SEEING RED?  A drop of Visine on a pimple can temporarily reduce redness, says Raffaele. 

APPLY AN OIL-FREE MOISTURIZER to soften skin - it may be extra-dry if you are using an acne treatment.  For serious flaking, gently exfoliate with a warm, wet washcloth over the breakout.  Let skin dry and apply foundation (also sans oil) as usual, including over the inflamed area.

PICK A CONCEALER thats one shade darker than your foundation to offset the redness of the blemish - you want it to appear more brown than pink.  Using a small brush, dot the concealer on top of the spot, then tap gently with a moist makeup sponge to help it blend seamlessly into skin. 

DIP A POWDER PUFF (velvet preferred) in loose, colorless setting powder, then apply it right over the area to help keep the concealer in place for hours.  Remove any excess powder by swirling a clean makeup brush all over your face.  Now you're covered.