When I've gotten chemical peels, I've been told that letting one's skin get dry and peel off results in a deeper peel and better response overall if you can tolerate it--so that's the plus side of the flakes! That said, I hear you that it looks horrible and trying to cover it up makes it look worse. Depending on what you're using, you might be able to use some hydrocortisone cream spot-treating specific areas. It's not good for long-term use but it is sweet, sweet relief for under the nostrils, around the mouth, or other places that get itchy from peeling. After my peels I have just carried my usual moisturizer with me and reapplied several times a day, skipped the foundation and relied on a nice coat of mascara and lipstick to take some of the emphasis off my skin. You might try using your usual moisturizer more frequently if the new acne med's effects are only temporary. Could save having to buy another product which could be one more thing for your skin to react to. FWIW I love Sothys Hydramatte and have used Mark Lees Hydrafluide with success when I've needed something more substantial.
