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Does anyone have anything similar?

Does anyone have noticeably red cheeks as their skin tone? I've been dealing with this for years, and I can't find anything that has helped get rid of it. The doctors I've been to denied me having rosacea and telling me to not worry about it. I'm in my freshman year of college, and would love to have an even skin tone. It never changes or lessens they're just red and nowhere else on my face is like this.
Is this normal? How can I make it so it's almost unnoticeable?

Reply 1

I also have naturally red cheeks, it's due to veins being closer to the surface in your face. I know you've probably heard this a lot but it's totally natural and really nothing to worry about. I would recommend using a light concealer, but in my experience some people find it quite attractive lol so I've chosen to keep my skin as it is, even if its a bit embarrassing when I've been running and look like a tomato. I genuinely wouldn't worry, but if you are insecure ab it there's plenty of places to go for support. Hope this helps!

Reply 2

Original post by EdwinDeRozarieux
I also have naturally red cheeks, it's due to veins being closer to the surface in your face. I know you've probably heard this a lot but it's totally natural and really nothing to worry about. I would recommend using a light concealer, but in my experience some people find it quite attractive lol so I've chosen to keep my skin as it is, even if its a bit embarrassing when I've been running and look like a tomato. I genuinely wouldn't worry, but if you are insecure ab it there's plenty of places to go for support. Hope this helps!
So there's really nothing you can do? I personally think it looks silly and out of place. I also go so much redder during sports lol, it's embarrassing!

Reply 3

Original post by Anonymous
So there's really nothing you can do? I personally think it looks silly and out of place. I also go so much redder during sports lol, it's embarrassing!

I'm afraid not ☹️ You could certainly use concealer/foundation to lessen it a bit, but in my experience the best solution is to lean into it and embrace it as part of your look. Yes it is embarrassing going so red during sports, I share your pain XD. The good news is if you don't take it further you wont have to do sports for much longer, so at least you won't have to deal with it forever.

Reply 4

Original post by EdwinDeRozarieux
I'm afraid not ☹️ You could certainly use concealer/foundation to lessen it a bit, but in my experience the best solution is to lean into it and embrace it as part of your look. Yes it is embarrassing going so red during sports, I share your pain XD. The good news is if you don't take it further you wont have to do sports for much longer, so at least you won't have to deal with it forever.
I kinda used to when I was younger, but the comments I get made me kind of hate it! I only play a bit of sports just with friends for the fun of it, and it sucks being the only one that looks like I was running around even before I get on the field haha. I thought about the whole makeup thing, but I'd certainly find it much more embarrassing if people found out that I use makeup. I know it's really stupid to be a little self-conscious about it, but I can't help lol. Thanks

Reply 5

Original post by Anonymous
I kinda used to when I was younger, but the comments I get made me kind of hate it! I only play a bit of sports just with friends for the fun of it, and it sucks being the only one that looks like I was running around even before I get on the field haha. I thought about the whole makeup thing, but I'd certainly find it much more embarrassing if people found out that I use makeup. I know it's really stupid to be a little self-conscious about it, but I can't help lol. Thanks


Lots of people use makeup and concealer!! I imagine if it suddenly disappeared lots of people (including the people who make mean comments) would look a lot different. There's nothing wrong with using makeup.

Reply 6

Original post by Anonymous
I kinda used to when I was younger, but the comments I get made me kind of hate it! I only play a bit of sports just with friends for the fun of it, and it sucks being the only one that looks like I was running around even before I get on the field haha. I thought about the whole makeup thing, but I'd certainly find it much more embarrassing if people found out that I use makeup. I know it's really stupid to be a little self-conscious about it, but I can't help lol. Thanks


(and there's no stupid insecurities)

Reply 7

I don't but my bf does. Could be Rosacea maybe, but it's one of my most favourite things about him!

Reply 8

Original post by Anonymous
Does anyone have noticeably red cheeks as their skin tone? I've been dealing with this for years, and I can't find anything that has helped get rid of it. The doctors I've been to denied me having rosacea and telling me to not worry about it. I'm in my freshman year of college, and would love to have an even skin tone. It never changes or lessens they're just red and nowhere else on my face is like this.
Is this normal? How can I make it so it's almost unnoticeable?

just get a skin tint/tinted moisturiser or a light bb cream

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