Acne can leave the skin looking red blotchy, and blemished. It can also leave scars, some easy to treat, and others more difficult. Many people who suffer from acne wish to cover it up, even if it is a mild form.

Some acne scars are easy to conceal. These are the scars left by milder forms of acne, or acne that is treated at the beginning of its course. Deeper scars are often caused by more severe types of acne and may require medical treatment to remove. These scars are not easily covered up by the use of cosmetics.