You have oily skin? Acne prone skin? Hormonal acne? I've been there and it suckssss. I used to put on makeup and break out as soon as I took it off. I had to find non-comedogenic products and my skin has thanked me. These are some of the products I u... I use the ClearStem pore-clogging ingredient checker. I also have affordable options for my boujee girls on a budget <3 I frequently post Tiktoks doing my makeup feel free to follow me: @Lawtinaa
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Primers
Bronzing Drops
Foundations
Concealers
Bronzers
Blushes
Primers
Girlies please please remember to match the base of your primer to the base of your foundation so if you are using a silicone based primer pair it with a silicone based foundation. For the last few months I've actually stopped using primer and focusi...
This has no pore-clogging ingredients! Currently testing it out and will report back.
Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer
No pore clogging ingredients :)
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer - Sephora
This does not have any pore-clogging ingredients
Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting and Smoothing Makeup Primer
This one doesn't have pore-clogging ingredients but other elf primers do, so beware!
Matte Putty Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Has one pore clogging ingredient: PEG-150 Distearate
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This primer has salicylic acid in it so its skincare while wearing makeup and works as a color corrector too!! It has one pore clogging ingredient: propylene glycol
Acne Fighting Putty Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I used to add this one on top of the acne fighting one for an even smoother finish but it does have talc and propylene glycol which is a pore clogger.
Poreless Putty Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Bronzing Drops
I usually can't use bronzing drops because most are not acne-safe but I just ordered these and will be trying them out! No pore-clogging ingredients.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Instant Bronzing Drops
Foundations
High end foundation that is great for acne prone skin! This is a very full coverage and matte foundation!
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
No pore-clogging ingredients and a GREAT affordable option
Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation | Ulta ...
This foundation is great for acne prone skin and covers up blemishes beautifully! I use this for short term wear and not all day wear because it can make me look oily throughout the day.
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation
Very lightweight and has an amazing shade range. I use shade N5! Not the best for all day wear but perfect for a quick 2-3 hour wear. No pore-clogging ingredients.
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal
Super good summer option but depending on the shade you need it may have a few pore clogging ingredients. Run your shade ingredients through clearstem pore clogging ingredient checker to be sure!
Light Medium CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40
Silicone based foundation that has 20+ skincare ingredient so perfect for acne prone skin. However, it does have a few pore clogging ingredients if you're sensitive to apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, and dunaliella salina extract.
Find a Store - HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA
This is a great affordable everyday option! Only one pore-clogging ingredient: beeswax cera alba
Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer - Milani
When they said matte they meant that!! This is my go to foundation for when I have to wear makeup all day long. VERY FULL COVERAGE
Soft Matte Complete Foundation | NARS Cosmetics
Concealers
PERFECT to cover up blemishes or redness. Unlike undereye concealer you should pick a shade closer to your skin color to cover blemishes.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot | Sephora
No pore-clogging ingredients and a great full coverage choice.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage - Sephora
Saie is THAT girl for acne safe products :) NO pore clogging ingredients and their website explains what each ingredient does.
Saie Hydrabeam Brightening + Hydrating Creamy ...
My everyday concealer! Great cheaper option and still very full coverage but has two pore clogging ingredients: butyrospermum parkii shea butter and polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
I was recently sent these and they are so creamy and radiant but do have one pore-clogging ingredient: algae extract, so far this hasn't irritated my skin but I will keep everyone updated. I use the under eye corrector and the concealer!
Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer - Ulta Beauty
Bronzers
I have shade Happy Sol and there are no pore clogging ingredients.
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
Recently purchased this so still testing her out but no pore-clogging ingredients :)
I got this for myself and LOVED it. I looked so bronzy. UPDATE: I had to return it because it has jojoba seed oil that my skin was sensitive to :( but still a beautiful option if your skin isn't as sensitive as mine.
ILIA NightLite Bronzer Powder
Blends out beautifully but I haven't used it much recently because I think it is breaking me out :( I personally don't use the brush that comes with it. I gave it to my sister who loves it but her skin isn't as sensitive as mine.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt® Shaping Stick
Blushes
I love rare beauty blushes and I have shade truth, encourage, virtue, and happy. I don't think they make shade truth anymore!
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
No pore-clogging ingredients, I have shade Euphoria
Kosas Blush is Life Baked Talc-Free Dimensional + Brightening Blush
Double-check the shade you're interested in but shade beauty has no pore-clogging ingredients.
Vintage Peach Loose Mineral Blush - bareMinerals
I really love how pigmented this is but it does have one pore-clogging ingredient: retinyl palmitate
My new everyday blushes :) It's 92% skincare based :) My new summer faves but has one pore clogging ingredient: polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
Glow with Confidence Sun Cream Blush - IT Cosmetics - Ulta Beauty
I recently received these and I do love them and use them all the time so I've been risking it because, please beware that they every shade has pore-clogging ingredients.
Morphe | Ulta Beauty
I use this literally every day. The most beautiful pink. I started using this before I checked ingredients and it does have talc and isopropyl palmitate in it but these don't irritate my skin.
Milani Baked Blush - Dolce Pink (0.12 Ounce)
A fall fave but also really beautiful in the summer when I'm tan. I started using this before I checked ingredients and it does have talc and isopropyl palmitate in it but these don't irritate my skin.
Baked Blush - Milani
I bought this exact set around Christmas time and loved each shade. Shades: Happy, Encourage. and truth.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
MAC blushes are not 100% acne safe but I add it because I did receive one as a gift and I do use it every now and then. These have talc and isostearyl neopentanoate which are pore clogging ingredients
MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush
Eyebrows
My fave eyebrow pencil right now! I am on my sixth one. I use the shade coldbrew!
Micro Brow Dual-Ended Pencil & Spoolie - Morphe
I use the black one because my eyebrows are dark. I use this when I am being lazy and don't want to use my morphe pencil.
Thick it Stick it! Thickening Brow Gel Mascara - NYX ...
Mascara
My everyday go to when I am not wearing my eyelash extensions
M·A·CStack Mascara | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
Setting powder
I use this every time I do my makeup. It's a must to set my entire face and no pore clogging ingredients
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline
This one does have talc but no other pore clogging ingredients
Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder - Wet n Wild
Talc free setting powder <3 I use this for a full face night out or special occasion because she is expensiveeeee. Formulated without talc, parabens, and fragrance.
LASHVIEW Lash Bond and Seal, Cluster Lash Glue ...
Application
Your setting powder will be so smooth!
Pimoys 6 Pieces Soft Triangle Makeup Powder Puff
So cheap and affordable
BEAKEY 5 Pcs Makeup Sponge Set, Foundation Blend
The quality for the price is amazing
Makeup Brushes BS-MALL Premium Synthetic Set
Sometimes I use this to apply my foundation
Bubble Blending Multipurpose Makeup Brush - Real Techniques
I like to use the ItCosmetics blush brush with the sun blushes
IT Brushes For ULTA - Airbrush Soft Focus Blush Brush #113
Love the travel set when I am on the road!
BS-MALL Travel Makeup Brushes Synthetic
Removing
Do not go to sleep with your makeup on! I don't care how tired you are, remove and cleanse.
A must for removing makeup for my oily skin girlies
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & ...
This is the only cleansing balm that does not irritate my skin. I use it every night and use my micellar water after.
Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm - Farmacy - Sephora
I use to use this but not anymore
PreCleanse Cleansing Oil - Dermalogica
Brush cleaner
Girlies, please make sure you are cleaning your makeup brushes at least weekly. This is a big reason why your skin may be breaking out especially if you do your makeup everyday!
Bestiessss y'all better be cleaning your brushes at least every week. This cleaner is fragrance free and dermatologist tested!
