Giant Pimple? Makeup Artists to the Rescue!

First and foremost, DO NOT attempt to pop a zit, says Dara Klein, a New York City makeup artist. "Squeezing and digging at it will only irritate the skin, making it harder to cover up the spot with makeup." If you can't book an emergency appointment with your dermatologist for a cortisone injection, try this quick fix: Wrap an ice cube in a thin dish towel and rest it on the bump for a few minutes to take down the swelling and redness. To cover the pimple, apply foundation, then use a synthetic brush to tap on concealer. Finish by setting everything in place with loose powder, says Klein.

Zit-Zapping Toothpaste Facial

Remember when I told you about how baking soda whitens the teeth? I promised you a bit about a toothpaste facial, believe it or not, and I'm going to give it to you.

It may seem crazy, since the world is all for the organic, "natural" stuff. Toothpaste on your face? Yuck!

Have you ever gotten toothpaste around your mouth or on your hand? It was pretty drying, huh? That's exactly it! If you're a teen with oily or acne-prone skin, this is a quick-fix for your zits.

Steps:

• cleanse face with facial cleanser containing benzoyl perokide or salicyic acid
• wash off cleanser
• put a half-pea sized amount of non-gel toothpaste on your zits, especially whiteheads
• leave on overnight
• in the morning, wash face again, making sure you get off the toothpaste
• repeat following nights until whiteheads are gone

It's that simple!