Which works better for acne/blemish skin? Concealer stick or cover up?

• Which is better to use and what's the difference? My skin is also a bit flaky and dry so I don't want it to be obvious that I'm covering up blemishes if the cover up/ concealer is uneven.

• Answer:

  Use an abrasive cloth or a cleanser w/ those little micro-beads in 'em to get rid of the flakyness....One that says it's oil-free w/ salicylic acid could help your acne. [But if you have sensitive skin, it might be harsh.] For me, just washing my face some two or 3 times a day [once in the morning, once i get home from school/work, then once at night] and then scrubbing my face w/ a towel to dry it afterword help get the flakes off. [Sidenote: Use an anti-bacterial soap, that's oil-free!!!! Nothing w/ vaseline or extra moisurizers.....] I'd recommend using witch hazel to not over-dry your face, but also help get rid of excess oil. I usually follow this up w/ clean&clear cooling daily toner, especially if you'r pimples have turned into scars...I found it made my skin smoother...Which is good for applying makeup. Personally, I wouldn't use a concealer stick b/c the powder in it will make you look cakey, therefore making the pimples look caked [especially if you have dry parts]. But, I recently found a foundation that oil-free, which doesn't make my skin worse than it is...Oh, and it's a cheap buy, too [$5]. It's called Maybelline Pure Makeup...They say on the cover that it's 50% water, oil-free, and is also shine-free.[Although, once I get home from where ever I am, I wash like crazy....I don't want that stuff to sit in my pores for longer than it has to...Afterall, the other 50% that isn't water is gonna get in your pores and clog] Personally, I wouldn't use makeup unless your going out at night...You don't wanna clog up your face more. But! If it's a must, look for the oil-free foundations. And washwashwash!