The best face coverings that won’t ruin your make-up
We know this year has been tough, even more so if you’re struggling to hide your acne or skin blemishes. Face masks can be great for covering up breakouts when you’re popping to the shops, but what happens when you’re lucky enough to not be in lockdown and tear yourself away from Zoom for an evening out? How can you stop your make-up rubbing off on your way there?
We all know the pandemic trumps having perfect make-up, but every time you get to the bus stop and reach for your mask, you feel you have to kiss goodbye to your perfectly blended concealer and expertly blotted lipstick.
Maybe you’re going for drinks with a friend or getting ready for a date. Either way, you don’t want to ruin your night by feeling self-conscious that your foundation has rubbed off.
We know it can be tempting to ditch your mask, so how do you stay safe and still feel confident about how you look?
Which face covering should you use?
When you choose a face mask, you should always follow official guidelines relevant to your situation.
But, if you’re just looking for a face covering that won’t rub off your make-up, these are our recommendations:
Fitted Cotton/ Linen Washable Mask
Look for one that is fitted, rather than those with gathered material, to minimize contact against your face.
Pucker (below) does some great cotton ones and donate 25% of their profits to charity.
Plumo does brilliant linen masks (linen is also naturally anti-bacterial) and donate money to NHS workers for each mask sold.
Clear Facial Visor
Be careful to check guidelines as some areas of the UK (such as Wales) don’t consider this to be a face covering.
Here is a great medically graded visor which you can buy on Amazon.
Masks to avoid:
What else can you do?
How can you stop breakouts under your mask?
Not only are you concerned about your mask rubbing off your make-up, but you’re probably worried about it giving you spots as well. Here are some tips to avoid ‘maskne’:
We hope these tips will help you feel confident about your skin and how you look. We want to make sure you’re not held back by your skin concerns, even during a pandemic.