As we think about Breast Cancer Awareness month, cosmetics brands like Dermaflage encourage everyone to protect their skin from cancer as well. We are all aware that basking under the hot summer sun can take its toll on our skin, but even with this knowledge, most people still seek that bronze glow without using adequate sun protection. Skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the U.S., is a serious threat. And while today’s technology has provided us with some of the most advanced medical treatments, skin cancer often leaves a scar—literally and figuratively—that won’t be easy to conceal.
Courtney, a cancer survivor, reports how scars made her feel: “I had surgery on my nose over 7 years ago when I was diagnosed with Basel Cell Carcinoma. Mohs surgery removed several layers of my skin and resulted in an indented shiny white scar that was impossible to cover with traditional makeup. I was devastated because I couldn’t find anything that would cover up my scar. I was very self-conscious about it and became my own worst critic. My husband didn’t think I looked any less pretty, but all I could see in the mirror was my scar.”
Many people approach this problem using makeup products like concealers and primers. However, simply painting over scars doesn’t always work. The uneven appearance left by scars produces shadows that draw attention to the blemish. In certain cases, plastic surgery techniques such as injectable fillers, lasers or peels can be helpful to achieve the look of smooth skin. For those who are looking for a more affordable and non-invasive alternative, there is a new concealment solution on the market: Dermaflage.
What began as a Hollywood makeup artists’ wonder tool is now available to a wider consumer base. Using the natural healing properties of silicone, Dermaflage created the first topical dermal filler designed to conceal scars associated with acne, minor surgeries and even skin cancer.
For today’s giveaway, we’d like you to see for yourself the amazing benefits of Dermaflage. Simply tell us: How do you cover scars and blemishes? Share with us your technique and you could be one of 5 winners to receive a free Dermaflage kit ($63 value), which includes a one month’s supply of filler, primer and a texture pad.
Author: Heather Long, Director of Dermaflage Customer Care Team
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Type your answer in the comments section below to enter. *Contest is for US residents only.
Congrats to our winners!
1.) Janis
2.) Dilcia Enid Arroyo
3.) Kathleen
4.) Patricia H.
5.) Gwenn Codding
Winners, be sure to check your emails for info. on how to claim your prizes.
**5 winners will be chosen at random. Giveaway starts on 10/10/12 and ends 10/24/12 at 11:59 pm PST. The winners will be announced during the time of 10/25/12 – 11/25/12. If a winner does not reply within 5 business days of being contacted, another winner will be chosen.**
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89 Comments
Nothing works on mine, I’d like to win!
I usually use BB creams or tinted moisturizers/sunblock to hide my acne scars or sun spots.
I normally cover my scars and blemishes by my full coverage concealer and then set it with my translucent power.
I apply some sort of primer or moisturizer, then use foundation, then spot conceal with a small brush.
I have a scar on the top of my eyelid from a Milia. A hard whitehead type blemish that when it finally came out, left a terrible & rather large round scar. Nothing I use to cover it works ! Nothing ! I’ve tried all kinds of concealers but because it is shiny nothing adheres to it. I’ve even tried chemical peels to minimize & they didn’t work either ! I would love to win this product & share my results with others that could be helped by it too !
Full coverage concealer topped with full coverage foundation, which is a hefty amount of makeup to be wearing at times.
Thank you Dermstore.
I use a great full coverage concealer and if I need a little extra coverage, I will dip a q-tip into my powder and lightly swirl it over the area.
Would love to try this on some older scars!
I use foundation and powder from almay
I use baobab oil on dark spots and it works really well to smooth out scars and lighten them. I’ve also used Mederma with good results and if there is a big scar to treat I will buy a silicone sheet.
I have been a long time sufferer of acne scars. I have deep scarring on my cheeks as well as my forehead. Learning about the Dermaflage kit really brings tears to my eyes. I have been wearing heavy makeup for years in attempt to cover up my scars. I use makeup primer, concealer, and a oil-free matte foundation to help cover the scars. The problem is that the makeup will stay on my face for a couple hours but by the end of the day it will all melt off especially during hot days in California. So if the Dermaflage kit does what it claims, it will really help me in feeling more confident in my appearance.
I usually use an industrial strength concealer to hide scars and set it with a fine powder. Doesn’t work entirely but it works a bit.
Still looking for a solution!
Primer and mineral concealer are as good as it gets on my face.
I’ve had acne scars since my teens and I’m still battling acne. Even on the days I’m mercilessly breakout free I still have to wear tons of makeup to cover the scars. It’s be nice to try this product; I’d love to go a day not having to worry about makeup!
I’d love to try this, nothing I’ve used so far worked
I usually don’t
Too much concealer that never looks right.
I had 1/3 of my lower lip bitten off by a dog. Fortunately had a wonderful plastic surgeon, but still have quite a scar. I still use Vitamin E oil (even 30 years later). Any concealer or make-up I use on it makes it more noticeable.
I have not found anything that looks natural and can withstand the hot kitchen I work in
concealer
I use moisturizer to plump skin/scars and use an opaque concealor to spot conceal old acne scars!
I cover my blemishes and scars with concealer.
I tried a product with onion in it and it didn’t work and another product and didn’t work so I would like to try this one and see if it works…
I have some scars that make me sad, and having to keep them covered or hidden under clothes makes me sadder. I’d love to have a way of improving their appearance without layering on clothes.
tinted moisturizer
I use concealer over primer but it never really does the job to my satisfaction.
I cover my blemishes and scars with concealer.
I use a concealor to cover a few scars on my face.
I like to use a light concealer because anything heavy just makes it look worse. Setting with translucent powder helps it last longer.
Concealer and tinted moisturizer to cover and I exfoliate with a peel to reduce the appearance of dark spots.
During pregnancy I had acne that could not be controlled with medication. As a result I was left with ice pick scars. I have not found anything makeup-wise that will help. I’d love to win this product. I’m desperate!
I generally use concealers, but it’s not a 100% effective method. Would love to try the Dermaflage kit–thanks for the chance to win!
I have tried various primers to fill and concealers on top. Still looking for my perfect solution.
I just had a basal cell removed from my face which left a 2″ scar on my chin. I sure would like something that would actually cover it
Please everyone, use your sunscreen!
I usually use concealer to cover up any scars, but it doesn’t do a great job of that. Exfoliating makes my skin look smoother, even where the scar is, but I’d be interested in trying a filler to see if it made more of a difference.
I have an indented scar on my chin that I have yet to find a way to cover. This looks like it may be an answer!
I use a tinted powder then primer then concealer set with powder.
but have not been able to find anything to cover the huge scar on my arm from surgery.
By adding layers and layers of foundation and it still doesn’t do a good job. Sometimes I don’t even want to leave my house becuase of these blemishes on my face.
I’ve used all types of dark spot correctors and peels. they lighten a bit, but i’m not sure if that’s the product working or the scars just fading over time itself.
but to cover scars i wear foundation and concealer, which only works well if people stand 5 feet away from me
Usually CoverRX works well for me.
I use a yellow tone concealer to minimize the redness and then a skin tome cover up on top. Looks a little to “cakey” though
I’ve haven’t found my magic cover yet! I would love to try this!
I use Scott Barnes Concealer
Thanks!
I would love to win this. I’ve never tried anything like it.
I recently had a mole removed from my face and it has left a horrible scar. I would benefit from this because the things I’ve tried haven’t worked. This looking promising.
I use a concealer brush to apply a layer of mineral foundation of my scars and blemishes, then I apply all over my face with a kabuki brush.
Concealer and powder
I don’t really have any scars to cover. For a blemish, I use a green concealer, then a neutral, then my tinted moisturizer.
I have been using Dermablend, as it gives the best coverage for my acne scars…BUT…it does not totally cover the indentations.
I cover the blemishes on my face 1st) with concealer 2) Then pat it with power
I’d love to win
i cover it with bb cream
I would love to try this product.
would love to win this so I can try it.
nice giveaway
I use a primer and foundation to cover scars. I would love to try this, it looks like a great product.
I have a scar above and straight into my eybrow from an accident when I was about 5. And I do my very best to conceal it with makeups of all types but nothing is doing the work that I would like to see. I cover it with my hair alot.. of the time. I would love to win this…
I use foundation
BB Creme and I do use Scar gel to reduce
Primer and concealer to fill/even out and cover up
i try to use a yellow tint powder to my foundation… doesn’t help much but takes some of the red away… help please!
Color correcting primer and a good quality BB cream.
I have scars I would love to have gone!
I have yet to find something that works well for me and would love to win and try this!
I use concealer and BB cream to hide my scars & blemishes!
I attempt to cover my scars and blemishes with concealer, but it doesn’t work well. I would love to win this!
Just turned the big 40! Need all the help I can get!
I would be to grateful to be chosen to try your product, I can’t afford these types of luxuries and therefore probably wouldn’t have any other to give it a try!
I try to use a blemish stick followed by foundation.
Concealer & foundation
i would love to win this
Nothin works for my scars for a long time….just some bareminerals loose powder….I just need to win this one badly!!
I use BB cream.
Would love to try this!! Thanks
Thanks for the chance to help me!!!
I have blemishes I would love to fade & love trying new products
Nice
I use bareminerals
I hate having acne scars and I’ve been using the PMD to try and even out my skin but I’ve been using coverup
The Dermaflage products look really interesting. With acne scars I try to use foundation but you still get that bumpy after effect. I’m still on the prowl for a great product that will reduce the appearance of them.
Concealer has worked okay for me but I’m trying to find something that’s a little lighter on my skin but has a more powerful effect.
I have a scar on my chin from a bicycle accident and I’ve tried concealers and primers to hide it but they haven’t worked as well as I would have liked them to. The products above seem awesome! Thanks for the chance
I’ve used concealer but I don’t really like how it sticks on my skin. Primer or foundation has actually worked a bit better for me.
Concealer but I’d love to win the DermaFlage
For blemishes I just use a mixture of primer, foundation and powder which seems to do the trick
My blemishes haven’t been too awful lately so I’ve been able to use tinted benzyoyl peroxide rather than heavier foundations
primer and concealer
I was in an abusive relationship and got my face broken, i got head butted in the face and my nose broke-i am very self conscience about the scar and the bump it left; then I got put in the “sleeper”, lost conscious and was thrown down on my face on the floor and I woke to find my bottom teeth had all gone through my lower face, between my bottom lip and my chin and then the injury abcessed and now I have a big scar there too, so embarrassing, embarrassing because of how it looks, more embarressed because it shouldn’t have happened in the first place.
Would love to win!