When you think of green makeup you probably think of Frankenstein’s monster, but there are times when you might consider using green-tinted makeup on your face (and no, it’s not on Halloween).

Your regular concealer is no match for red splotchy patches, blemishes or acne. You need to apply a color corrective under your foundation to hide the angry red and give yourself a flawless and even skin tone. A concealer with a green tint will correct the redness. Apply over the blemish, then apply your foundation. You can even apply the concealer again over your foundation and blend for a more complete coverage.

If the problem is more than a few blemishes with red splotches or rosacea (see our article on rosacea) then a product specifically designed for rosacea will be more effective.

Brenda Christian’s Rosacea Eraser is a multi-toned powder of Italian pigments micro-filled with Jojoba and Vitame E. It will neutralize red tones and soothe and protect skin.

Available at our Beauty Store

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness of the face. It may look like acne in some cases, with small red bumps or pustules. But rosacea isn’t acne and having had acne is not a risk factor for adult rosacea.

If rosacea is left untreated, it gets progressively worse over time. Rosacea may lessen and worsen in cycles. The exact cause of rosacea has not been proven and may have a hereditary factor.

The good news is that there are treatments for rosacea that can relieve its symptoms. Topical antibiotics may be prescribed to reduce the inflammation and redness. Oral antibiotics can also be used and sometimes both are used in combination.

If you have redness in your skin, enlarged blood vessels or pustules that resemble acne, seek the professional advice of a dermatologist. If he diagnoses you with rosacea, there is help. In addition to prescribing treatment, he or she may help you identify everyday triggers for flare-ups and give you advice on avoiding common triggers.