24-hour Eye Base Primer, €22.50 Douglas

“What should I do with this war zone?” I’m at Douglas and I grab the first saleswoman I see. My nose is so red it hurts. You know, one of those under-the-skin pimples that is looking for a door to come out, but that door, it’s not there.

And you know what it is with under-the-skin misery? You can put as much concealer on it as you want, because of the inflammation and the breeding ground (were you just eating? Sorry) it disappears immediately again. But this saleswoman had a tip. First, apply primer for your eyeshadow on the inflamed spot. It’s nice and sticky, and your concealer will adhere very well to it, so you’ll stay covered and camouflaged for a long time. I bought everything she said (eyeshadow primer from M.A.C, concealer from Bobbi Brown, and a foundation from Chanel) and I can tell you: it works. I think it’s a world tip. Share it.

Then some more tips to make your pimple disappear. And as a bonus, the product that has helped so many people with their acne.