Acne – the four letter word that sends a shiver down the spine of millions of teenagers all over the world need not be a nightmare anymore! Ending up red faced due to popping zits on your face on the eve of your first date or your prom is the worst thing to happen to you. Do not fly off your handle by the unsightly sight of acne as there are many smart cover up tricks at the end of your arm that would make you feel good and confident. Simple and often silly, these tricks really work!

From effective medications, concealers and diet control methods, there are quite a few well tested methods to remove acne or to hide them. By applying a concealer that is of a slightly darker shade than your skin tone and a liquid make up, you can mask acne to some extent.

For females, hiding the acne is easier compared to their male counterparts as they can mask it cleverly by different simple ways and means. Haircuts with side bangs are effective in highlighting your facial features all the while masking acne scars. The best part is that by sporting the bangs, you would be joining the celebrity bandwagon of many Hollywood stars including Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts and Jodie Foster among others who are fond of bangs.

Long hair and wispy hair also are effective in hiding acne; nonetheless you should be careful not to use any harsh hair care products or coloring agents as these could worsen your acne. Wild and funky hair styles or loud colors that scream at the onlookers are smart options to cover up acne.

Cover up acne by using a huge hat or by using weird clothing with high collars, hooded patterns and bright prints that would divert the attention of the onlookers. During winters, you can use scarves to hide acne. You can even wear a baseball cap well complemented by a right attitude in taking the onlookers by surprise. Just a caution! You are running a risk of getting your name in the worst dressed list of your locality.

Masks, veils and face covers are great options in case you are in a weekend masquerade party! If you turn your gaze around, you may find many more cover up tricks, but at the end of the day it all depends on how far you can carry it across!

Though these cover up tips are not permanent solutions to the nagging issue of acne, these could well be the smartest quick fix methods on a big day out of your life!