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If you have facial hair, you probably know how difficult it is to hide the stubble that grows back almost daily. This can be an annoyance, especially if you’re trying to present as feminine in your daily life. Thankfully, if you have the right makeup and a few techniques under your belt, you can disguise your stubble and cover it up in no time.

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How do you cover stubble with makeup?

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  1. Use a facial moisturizer and a foundation primer to hydrate and smooth your skin. If you skip this step, your makeup may not lay as flat on your skin, which can draw attention to your beard area.[1]
    • Exfoliate and moisturize your face to keep the skin under your stubble healthy. Wear facial sunscreen daily, as well.
  2. Step 2 Dab color corrector onto your stubble.
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    Use a domed makeup brush to gently pat color corrector over the entire lower half of your face in a stippling motion. The right color corrector for you depends on your skin tone: if you have brown skin, go for a pink or red color corrector; if you have greenish-blue undertones, try a peachy color corrector; if you have blueish-gray undertones, go for a pure orange color corrector.[2]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Hide Stubble
    Grab a clean domed brush and gently pat a liquid concealer in your color all over your beard area, dragging it down your neck to blend it in. When you’re done, gently pat loose powder all over the lower half of your face to set your makeup and keep it in place all day.[3]
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How do you keep stubble away?

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Hide Stubble
    This will soften your beard hairs and open up your pores for a closer shave. Pat your face with warm water and let it soak for about 2 minutes before you start shaving for a cleaner, smoother shave.[4]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Hide Stubble
    Soaps can really dry your face out, leading to harsher stubble and flaky skin. Instead, rub a generous layer of hydrating shaving cream all over your beard area, and let it sit for a few minutes to soften your beard hair even more.[5]
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    Although it might seem counterintuitive, shaving with the grain of your hair will give you a closer shave. Make gentle swipes with your razor, and rinse it off after each pass through for a clean, even shave.[6]
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Timmy Yanchun
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This article was co-authored by Timmy Yanchun and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Timmy Yanchun is a Professional Barber and Co-Founder of Svelte Barbershop + Essentials. Svelte Barbershop + Essentials is a men’s grooming company, specializing in men’s hair, beard, skin, and shave products, originally located in the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California but has now branched out to 3 locations across Los Angeles. Timmy has been cutting hair since age 13 and opened his first of 6 barbershops at age 18. He is also the co-founder of the newly launched brand LTHR, the world's first wireless hot lather machine for barber quality shaves at home. Timmy and Svelte have been featured in GQ, Men's Fitness, and Hypebeast. This article has been viewed 36,266 times.
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Updated: July 15, 2022
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