1. Cover Upeyeslipsface.com Choose concealer with a drier texture (it’ll adhere better), and apply directly onto the blemish with a small brush, patting lightly around the edges with your finger to blend, says Dallas makeup artist Robert Jones. The shade should match your skin tone, so don’t use undereye makeup—its lighter color will be conspicuous. For precise application, try E.L.F. Concealer Pencil & Brush ($3, ), which contains salicylic acid and tea tree oil to speed healing. MORE: 7 Signs You’re About To Get A Terrible Beauty Service
  2. Ice For emergency soothing, wrap an ice cube with a napkin and apply for 10 to 15 minutes to calm a red, swollen bump, says New York City dermatologist Diane Berson, MD.
  3. Spot Correctulta.com Use a topical treatment with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria in your pores. Avoid products with higher percentages of BP—studies show they’re no more effective and can be irritating, says New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo, MD. Try Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment Vanishing Cream Formula ($8, ). MORE: 4 Makeup Tricks To Give Droopy Lids A Lift
  4. Use Acne-Fighting Foundationclinique.com Consider this your blanket insurance for breakouts. Besides covering the offending mark, a base with salicylic acid gently exfoliates pore-clogging cells. Try Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup ($27, ), which also contains redness-reducing caffeine. MORE: Your Face Wash Might Be A Waste Of Money. Here’s Why
  5. Try a Compress and Swabs Try this pop-it-right method from NYC derm Amy Wechsler, MD: Apply a warm washcloth for 5 minutes to loosen the pore’s plug. With swabs on either side, softly exert even pressure. If nothing emerges, leave it be—forcing can make it worse.