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The Best Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin
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items Because some foundation can cause acne, it's important to find a formula that doesn't.Coverage is important, but you also need a base product that’s not going to clog pores or contribute to oil production or irritation.
This hero foundation is beloved for all skin types and concerns, but the long-wearing, high coverage pigments lend themselves incredibly well to cover up breakouts.
Luminous Silk Oil-Free Foundation - Giorgio Armani Beauty
love a lightweight formula for acne-prone skin, and this sheer formula is still impressive in terms of coverage and longevity. It's oil-free, has a naturally radiant finish, and provide buildable coverage that conceals blemishes. Try applying it with...
Sheer Glow Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
This medicated drugstore foundation contains salicylic acid to treat, exfoliate, and reduce congestion in the skin. The fluid consistency is light and breathable but still provides ample coverage in the context of breakouts. It's also oil-free and no...
SkinClearing Liquid Makeup | Neutrogena®
If you want full coverage and excellent shine control (plus an extensive shade range), you really can't beat the this product. A best-seller for a reason, the formula boasts buildable coverage, infallible shine control, and resistance to heat, sweat,...
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation - Fenty Beauty
If your skin is both pimple-prone and dehydrated, you need a creamy formula that will conceal and minimize redness without congesting the skin. This product is formulated with no pore-clogging ingredients but it’s very hydrating, so it glides over th...
Softlight Luminous And Hydrating Full Coverage Concealer
Made specifically for acneic, sensitive, or post-procedure skin, Brown loves this light foundation and often uses it on clients experiencing breakouts. It contains salicylic acid, a BHA that works to dissolve oil and clear pores, decreasing the incid...
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation
Arguably one of the most iconic foundations of all time, this pick is especially great for acne-prone skin thanks to its long-wearing coverage (up to 24 hours!), matte finish, and oil-controlling prowess. With an impressive 56 shades in the lineup, y...
Double Wear | Stay-in-Place Foundation - Estee Lauder
What's unique about this stick foundation is that it has a lovely creamy consistency, but it's made without any pore-clogging ingredients. It's quite hydrating, so it works well for balanced or dehydrated skin that's also acne-prone. Use it either al...
Merit Brush The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Makeup artists love this lightweight mineral powder for acneic skin as it provides a light, natural-looking look without causing any irritation. The powder buffs in easily and can be built up to your desired coverage. Plus, it boasts chemical-free SP...
Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 25 – INIKA Organic Australia
Designed specifically for breakout-prone skin, the oil-free formula is boosted with salicylic acid to work on reducing clogged pores and controlling excess oil for a clearer complexion.2 The color-correcting formula aims to correct redness and even o...
Acne Solutions™ Liquid Makeup - Clinique
This liquid formula utilizes biomimicry pigments to create a second-skin-like finish that’s seamless and natural-looking. The soft matte texture is great on acne-prone skin, while hydrating properties ensure there’s minimal flaking, catching, or crea...
Say What?! Foundation - UOMA Beauty
Oil-free and almost completely waterproof, this formula from MAC is infallible as far as coverage goes. If you want something to withstand sweat, humidity, tears—even swimming—this is your best bet. Coverage-wise, it’s definitely full; however, be wa...
Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation