Just a personal experience, 'teccy.. cover up tends to make it worse. Go out and get tea tree oil, dilute if necessary (you can usually find already-diluted oil) and dab it anywhere it's needed twice a day.
I tend to get those big, cysty zits.. I use the TTO and it's gone in less than two days.
I'm not wearing makeup today. I usually don't bother for school, but if I feel like putting some on, I do. WHATEVA!
Emerald, you're insane and I love you!