Any over-the-counter medicine for acne will take at least 5-7 days to clear up your acne. This duration holds true for even natural, herbal or kitchen remedies for acne. But the question arises is what to do to get rid of acne in minutes? Obviously you can’t wear a face mask and go, so the best possible way is to conceal the acne.

With the help of some easy makeup tips and tricks you can easily get rid of acne within minutes. But one should remember that makeup is a way to conceal acne but it’s not the treatment itself. So here are few makeup tips which will help you in hiding your acne in minutes:

• To conceal your acne 3 most important things you require are: color corrector or concealer, foundation and finishing powder.
• Before starting with makeup with the help of good face wash clean your face and neck. Now using a clean towel pat dry your face and neck.
• In case you are using any topical cream or lotion then gently apply it all over your face and allow your face to air dry.
• Now its time to apply concealer on the acne spots and blemishes. With the help of gentle dabbing motion apply the concealer and then use sponge to blend it properly. Make sure that you don’t apply a thick layer of concealer as it looks bad after drying.
• Now in the same style apply a light layer of foundation. It is better to use foundation sparingly with your concealer.
• Its time to give final touch to your acne concealing makeup. With the help of a large makeup brush apply light layer of oil free finishing powder. This will add shine as well as a finished look to your face.
• Make sure that you choose best brands for the above mentioned things. Secondly it is advisable to go for oil-free products so that it does not aggravate your acne problem.
• Before selecting makeup products make sure that you go for shades matching your skin tone. It is also advisable to buy makeup products which are labeled hypoallergic.
• In case you want to try some new brand then it is advisable to check for sensitivity test. Apply a small amount of it under your jaw, this will ensure any sort of negative or allergic reaction towards the product.
• Lastly before going to bed make sure that you remove your acne concealing makeup. This will allow skin to breathe fresh air and also enhance the repairing system of your skin while sleeping.