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Non-Comedogenic Makeup That Saved My Acne-Prone Skin

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Ivana Maksimovic

When I had breakouts, makeup felt like my biggest enemy. I wanted that clean, airbrushed skin look, but most foundations and concealers just made my acne worse 😩. After testing way too many products (and crying over cakey foundations), I finally fou...benable.com/TheIvanaEdit/how-i-cleared-my-acne-my-personal-skincare-routine-for-breakouts

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Foundations

BB & CC Creams- Lightweight alternative to foundation

Concealers

Powders

Blush & Bronzer

Lips

Foundations

Finding the right foundation when you have acne is a nightmare — most feel heavy, clog pores, and make breakouts worse. These foundations gave me coverage and kept my skin calm. They’re all non-comedogenic and perfect if you want that airbrushed look...

I was terrified of full-coverage foundations because most of them clogged my pores, but this one surprised me. It’s oil-free, long-lasting, and never once caused me a breakout even during my worst acne phase. Honestly, it gave me confidence because m...

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

This foundation felt like a lifesaver for my oily, acne-prone skin. It gave me that soft matte finish without drying me out, and it lasted through long days without separating on acne scars. The best part? My skin could still breathe – no new pimples...

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

This one was my everyday go-to when my skin was breaking out the most. It has salicylic acid inside, so it felt like I was treating my pimples while covering them at the same time. Lightweight, non-comedogenic, and affordable – I honestly don’t know ...

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Fighting Foundation 30 Buff

A true drugstore gem. It’s oil-free, lightweight, and made for normal to oily skin, which was exactly what I needed during my breakout days. It gave me a natural matte finish, blurred my pores, and – most importantly – didn’t clog them. Plus, it’s so...

Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Foundation

This foundation shocked me because it lasted all day like a high-end product, but for a drugstore price. It kept my skin matte, controlled oil, and didn’t irritate my acne at all. Perfect for when I wanted full coverage without risking more breakouts

105 Natural Beige Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation - L'Oréal

Made specifically for acne-prone skin – it has salicylic acid that gently fights breakouts while giving medium coverage. It feels super light and breathable, which I love for everyday looks

Acne Solutions™ Liquid Makeup

For those who love clean beauty, this one feels like skincare and foundation in one. It’s soothing, non-comedogenic, and gives a healthy, radiant finish. My skin never felt suffocated in it

True Skin Serum Foundation - Medium Coverage Clean ...

This one is a dream if you want buildable coverage that looks like real skin. It’s non-comedogenic, sweat-resistant, and never made my breakouts worse

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

BB & CC Creams- Lightweight alternative to foundation

Sometimes you just don’t want a full-coverage foundation – and that’s where BB and CC creams come in. They’re lighter, breathable, and many of them actually help your skin while giving you that healthy glow. These are the ones that worked for my acne...

This is hands down one of the best BB creams for oily and acne-prone skin. It smooths texture, blurs pores, and controls shine all day without feeling heavy. I used it whenever I wanted that ‘no-makeup makeup’ look, and it never made my acne worse

La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur Cream 30ml

A non-comedogenic CC cream that adjusts perfectly to your skin tone. It gives a healthy, radiant glow while keeping the skin calm and balanced. I love that it feels like skincare and makeup in one – and it never clogged my pores

CC Cream Clair – buildable tinted color corrector with SPF 25

This one is everywhere for a reason! It gives full coverage like a foundation but feels light. I always loved how it covered redness and acne scars without clogging my pores

CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation SPF 40

A cult favorite in K-beauty – it’s hydrating, has SPF, and gives a natural dewy finish. I wore this a lot when my skin was irritated, and it never made things worse

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream No.23 SPF42

Concealers

Concealer was my holy grail product when I had acne. But let’s be honest — some concealers just make pimples look worse. These ones are lightweight, blendable, and acne-safe. They cover redness and scars without irritating my skin

I fell in love with this one because it gave me that natural, radiant look while still covering stubborn redness. It blended so easily on textured skin without making my pimples more noticeable. Best of all, it never clogged my pores, even when I wor...

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Everyone raves about Shape Tape, but I only trusted the ultra creamy version because it’s non-comedogenic. It gave me full coverage on breakouts and dark circles without looking heavy. Honestly, it made me feel confident even on my worst skin days

shape tape™ creamy concealer

A true drugstore favorite! Lightweight, oil-free, and super affordable. I used this all the time for quick spot coverage, and it never irritated my acne. It feels almost like a dupe for NARS, but budget-friendly

Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer Sand

This one surprised me so much – the coverage is insane, but it still feels light on the skin. It’s hydrating, so it doesn’t cling to dry patches from acne treatments, and best of all, it didn’t break me out. A total win for drugstore lovers

Hydrating Camo Concealer

My emergency spot-fighter concealer! It has salicylic acid, so while it covers pimples, it also helps treat them at the same time. It’s not super full coverage, but perfect for everyday wear when I didn’t want to make my breakouts worse

Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer Light

Powders

Powder used to scare me because I thought it would suffocate my skin. But these ones set my makeup, controlled shine, and never clogged my pores

This is the OG setting powder everyone talks about, and for a reason. It’s super finely milled, feels weightless, and never emphasized my acne or dry patches. I wore it daily and my skin stayed clear – no clogged pores here

Translucent Loose Setting Powder

A luxury powder that gave me the softest airbrushed finish. It didn’t settle into scars or texture, and it never irritated my acne-prone skin. It felt almost invisible but made my makeup last so much longer

HOURGLASS Veil Translucent Setting Powder

My budget-friendly lifesaver. This compact controlled oil all day, blurred my pores, and felt super light. I’ve used it in college nonstop and it never caused new breakouts – plus it’s small enough to keep in my bag

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder

A true drugstore classic. It gave me a natural matte finish without looking cakey, and it didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I loved using it for quick touch-ups during the day

Rimmel London Stay Matte 001 Transparent Powder

This one was a gem because it’s talc-free, lightweight, and non-comedogenic. It set my foundation beautifully without ever clogging my pores. Perfect if you’re worried about ingredients triggering acne

COVER FX Perfect Setting Powder Light - Loose

Blush & Bronzer

I used to avoid blush and bronzer because I thought they would just irritate my breakouts. But these gave me a natural glow and warmth without ever clogging my pores.

This blush honestly changed how I felt about makeup with acne. It’s lightweight, blends like a dream, and never sat heavy on my skin. It gave me that ‘your skin but better’ look, even when I was breaking out

Cloud Paint

A true classic that gave me warmth without shimmer. It never emphasized texture or clogged my pores, and it blended so smoothly. I used it daily for a natural sun-kissed look

Original Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics

This brand is literally made for sensitive and acne-prone skin, so I felt safe using it. The blush gave me a fresh, dewy pop of color that felt weightless. No irritation, just compliments

BeachPlease Tinted Balm for Lips + Cheeks

One of the best drugstore blushes I’ve ever tried. It gave me a glowy, healthy flush without causing breakouts. Affordable, pigmented, and acne-safe – I repurchased it so many times

Milani Baked Blush Powder - Bella Bellini

This was my everyday bronzer when I wanted something affordable but safe for my skin. It smells amazing, blends so easily, and it never made me break out. Honestly, it performs like a high-end bronzer for a drugstore price.

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Lips

Even lip products used to trigger breakouts around my mouth, so I had to be extra careful. These gave me hydration, shine, and color without irritation or clogged pores

This one was my holy grail for soft, hydrated lips. I wore it overnight and even as a glossy balm during the day. It never caused breakouts around my mouth, just smooth, healthy lips

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask with Vitamin C

"A sheer, hydrating lip color that feels more like skincare than makeup. Super gentle and lightweight, and perfect for everyday wear. My lips felt moisturized without any irritation.

Chubby Sticks

A budget-friendly favorite. Natural ingredients, soft tint, and it never caused little breakouts around my lips like some other balms did. Always kept one in my bag.

Tinted Lip Balm

I grew up with this balm and kept coming back to it. Affordable, lightly hydrating, and safe even when my skin was super sensitive. A true drugstore classic for acne-prone skin

Maybelline Baby Lips Color SPF16 Lip Balm

Setting Sprays

Finding a setting spray when you have acne-prone skin feels almost impossible – so many of them are packed with alcohol or ingredients that clog pores. After testing way too many, these are the only sprays I trust. They keep makeup in place, feel lig...

The cult-favorite for a reason – it truly makes makeup last all day (and night). I’ve worn this through hot weather and long days, and it never irritated my skin or caused new breakouts. It sets without feeling sticky or heavy

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Spray

Honestly one of my favorite drugstore finds. It hydrates, sets, and even works as a primer. It’s aloe-based, gentle, and I never had a breakout from it. Plus, the price is unbeatable

NYX Bare With Me Primer & Setting Spray

Okay, this isn’t a heavy-duty lock-it-down spray, but it’s my go-to when I want my makeup to look fresh and skin-like. It melts everything together beautifully and feels soothing on the skin. Never broke me out, even when I was super sensitive

Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte - Mattifying Primer

This isn’t just a setting spray – it’s literally skincare in a mist. It calms redness, soothes irritation, and somehow still sets makeup lightly. When my skin was breaking out, this spray actually helped instead of hurting

SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid

Clinique is always my safe brand for sensitive, breakout-prone skin – and this spray is no exception. It hydrates, refreshes, and keeps makeup looking natural. I love it for long days when my skin needs a little comfort

Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief

This one is a two-in-one: it sets makeup and adds SPF protection. Perfect for acne-prone skin because it’s lightweight, non-greasy, and gives that extra sun protection without breaking me out. Honestly genius for summer

Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30

This one is a total lifesaver if you struggle with oily or acne-prone skin. It controls shine without feeling heavy, keeps makeup in place all day, and never broke me out. Super lightweight and refreshing – perfect for hot days

INNISFREE No sebum setting spray | ingredients

This spray not only sets makeup but also gives that soft-focus, blurred effect. My pores look smoother, makeup lasts longer, and my skin still feels breathable. It’s gentle and acne-safe, which is why I keep repurchasing

ETUDE Face Blur SPF33 PA++ Coral Base Primer