Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser and cool water
Apply a cold compress or wrapped ice pack for 1 to 2 minutes at a time
Use a green-tinted concealer to neutralize redness
Dab on a small amount of over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream only if you already use it safely and sparingly
Apply a spot treatment with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Use an anti-redness product with niacinamide or azelaic acid
Avoid squeezing, picking, or rubbing the pimple
Pat the area dry instead of scrubbing
Finish with a non-comedogenic moisturizer to reduce irritation