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makeup for a flawless base (acne prone skin)
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items my favorite key products for makeup made especially for acne prone skin (years of research and testing out new products)
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concealers
blushes
mascara + eyebrow gel
highlighters
powders (pressed and loose)
setting sprays
concealers
omg goes on so insanely smooth like butter, doesn't dry you out or crease. pairs well with powder as it does not dry out too much and still gives you that glowy finish.
Revealer Concealer
i STAND by this concealer, it is my holy grail and i cannot live without it, its very hydrating as if i am correct it contains serum, it is a medium coverage and blends easy, it does not crease or patch and it goes over my skincare so well with no is...
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer
this concealer is so so good if you want a high coverage concealer and have oilier skin, it is quite a dry formula but does not disappoint with its blending and coverage, it sets into the skin so well and brightens while completely covering ever litt...
Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer
such a good concealer, been using for years, it just melts into the skin so nicely it’s creamy but not heavy, and it gives that smooth, slightly glowy finish without feeling greasy. On dry skin (like yours), it actually helps hydrate a bit and doesn’...
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
definetly on the higher thicker coverage side, this is so good for a full face as it just makes you're skin look flawless with no issues, can feel a bit heavy if you use too much so be careful but this for sure covers everything. best to use with a w...
Shape Tape™ Full-Coverage Concealer
love how affordable this concealer is, been using it for years. such a smooth formula and blends so well. wouldn’t use a powder over this product as it may crease but on its own gives such a glowy look
Unsere Concealer für perfekte Abdeckung
blushes
SUCH A GOOD BLUSH!!! so creamy and goes on so smoothly and glowy, just don't particularly like the packaging as the lid is hard to open and mine has become so ugly overtime as i go directly in with my brush so beware ! very pigmented and glides on th...
BeachPlease Tinted Balm for Lips + Cheeks
The Saie Dew Blush is honestly so good, especially if you like that natural, glowy look. It’s a liquid blush that works best on dry, normal, or combo skin because it gives your cheeks a dewy finish and blends really easily without going patchy or mes...
Saie Dew Blush™ | Liquid Cheek Flush
The NARS Powder Blush is super reliable and works for all skin types, especially normal to oily. It’s pigmented but buildable, blends really easily, and lasts all day without going patchy. It’s not too matte or too shiny—just a natural finish. There ...
Powder Blush
The Patrick Ta Major Headlines Blush Duo is honestly one of the best blushes out there if you like a glowy, buildable look. It comes with a powder and cream blush in one compact, and the idea is to apply the powder first and then tap the cream on top...
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick- absolutely one of my favorites, this one just feels so luxe and clean—it’s super creamy and glides right onto the skin like butter, blending out easily with fingers or a brush. It gives that soft, healthy flus...
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal
ILIA Multi-Stick: this is one of those easy, throw-on blushes that’s perfect for a natural, glowy look. It’s super creamy and blends with your fingers in like two seconds, best for dry to combo skin (oily skin might need to set it). It’s dewy but not...
Multi-Stick - Cream Blush Stick and Lip Tint
such a smooth glowy blush did not expect for it to go on so well on my skin, blends in easily and looks so natural and sunkissed
the pocket blush set
mascara + eyebrow gel
words do not describe this mascara it is so good it literally represents me, i have quite thin but long lashes and this just gives them a falsie thickening effect while lengthening at the same time, i like to layer this mascara with two others for th...
Lash Sensational Sky High Volumen Mascara
L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara: super lengthening and clean—makes your lashes look crazy long and defined. The skinny wand grabs every lash without clumping, perfect for that separated, lifted look. Not super volumizing, but if you want length, this one ...
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara ✔️ online kaufen - Douglas.ch
quite a dry formula hard to explain but i really like to layer this mascara as a final coat, almost just like brushes through you're lashes and adds final touches as it's not too heavy, i like the formula of this mascara and i use it as a final base ...
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
i could go on about this eyebrow gel for years, this is such a staple for locking brows in place without making them stiff or crunchy. The clear formula glides on smoothly, dries quickly, and keeps hairs in place all day without flaking. It works wel...
Clear Brow Gel
this eyebrow gel is honestly so good if you're on a budget, you can't even tell it's drugstore product because of its high quality. there is a slight flake after a couple hours. but only if you run youre fingers on ur eyebrows. you should be fine if ...
Schwarzkopf Got2b · Eyebrow gel
highlighters
there is only a couple highlighters that i truly find reflective and not just sparkles on you're face, and this is for sure one of them. it's my absolute favorite highlighter it just shines so well and doesn't leave a dry crusty line in you're face i...
Cookie Powder Highlighter
i was not expecting to like this highlighter as much as i do. i’ve had it for years and it still has not run out and it’s not even near. so similar to the benefit one but so cheap in comparison. gives you that wet glowy look and completes you’re make...
Highlighter Reloaded
i really like both this and the pressed version of this highlighter. so glowy and dewy and just leaves you with glass looking skin. this whole brand is very nice for acne prone skin as all of the products are non comedogenic
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer | Dewy Liquid Highlighter
powders (pressed and loose)
YES YES YES will always stand by this powder it is incredible. this is a staple if you want that flawless, airbrushed finish. It’s super finely milled and melts right into the skin, blurring pores and setting everything without looking cakey. Works o...
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread
Maybelline Fit Me Pressed Powder is such a great and affordable option for pressed powders, this one’s such a solid everyday powder—super affordable, smooth on the skin, and actually blurs pores like it says. It gives a soft matte finish without bein...
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is perfect if you want that flawless, airbrushed finish. It’s super finely milled and melts into the skin, blurring pores and setting makeup without caking. It works well on all skin types even dry skin...
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
setting sprays
everyone raves about it and honestly, the hype is so worth it. It legit locks your makeup in all day no creasing, no fading, no sliding around. Feels super light on the skin, no stickiness, no tightness, and it doesn’t mess with your base. On my comb...
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray: Hydrating Waterproof ...
og since like 2016 for a reason. Holds your makeup like glue, even through sweat or oily skin. Slightly more matte than Charlotte Tilbury. Acne-prone skin friendly.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
Good if you want some hydration without being too dewy. Grips makeup but also refreshes. Feels nice on the skin and doesn’t clog pores. pairs really well with the milk hydrogrip primer
Hydro Grip Dewy Makeup Setting Spray
SO GLOWY More for refreshing or soft-set looks. Combo or dry skin girls will love this less about hold, more about finish.
Always An Optimist 4-In-1 Mist | Makeup Mist & Spray
Super fine, light mist, feels like nothing kinda like a refreshing water spray?? but it sets makeup really nicely. Not as long-lasting as CT or UD, but for everyday it’s really solid.
Continuous Setting Mist
bronzer
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer this one’s my favorite literally makes your skin look blurred and smooth, like a soft filter. It’s matte but blends like butter, and just gives the prettiest natural warmth without looking orange or muddy. Perfect f...
Bronzer: Matte, Cream & Powder
this one’s so good—creamy, super blendable, and melts into the skin like a dream. It gives a natural, sun-kissed look without any shimmer, just that soft warmth. Works amazing on combo or dry skin and doesn’t feel greasy or heavy. For acne-prone skin...
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer this one’s honestly so good. It’s matte but still blends easily, doesn’t look orange, and gives that natural, warm glow without being too much. It’s great for combo skin like mine doesn’t cling to dry areas or make oi...
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber
Benefit Hoola Bronzer: honestly, this one’s a classic for good reason. It’s matte, easy to blend, and looks super natural not orangey or muddy at all. Perfect for combo skin.
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
Saie Sun Melt Bronzer: this one’s really good if you like cream bronzers it goes on super smooth and blends out easily with a brush or fingers. On my combo skin it sits nicely, doesn’t feel sticky or greasy, and actually stays in place without slippi...
Saie Sun Melt | Cream-Balm Bronzer | Clean Beauty
lip liners and lip products
you already know this was gonna be here! such a classic and just so so good i love this lip liner + lip stick/ gloss duo it's so good. the shade pillow talk matches my lips so well and the formula glides on so well onto my lips and lasts such a long ...
Pillow Talk Collection - Nude-pink Lipstick & Eyeshadow
love this lip liner so much. wasn't expecting for it to plump as much as it does being it's a liner but omg it is super good for plumping and also has some super cute shades and it stays for such a long time and formula glides along so smoothly
Lip Injection Extreme Lip Shaper Lip Liner
love this lip liner just as much, one of my everyday favorites
Lip Liner
i usually wear the shade taupe and i love the shades of this lip liner it’s soooo smooth and long lasting my ultimate favorite
REFY Lip Sculpt | Transfer-Proof Lip Liner For All Day Wear
love this lip balm so smooth and hydrating, no other lip balm hydrates my lips as much as this. i bring it everywhere with me, smells soo good too
Summer Fridays
so affordable but my favorite lip gloss, i go from chapped lips to immediately hydrated and glossy it’s so smooth and glowy i loveeee this product
Lifter Gloss Lipgloss für sensible Haut geeignet
everybody needs this, such a pretty autumn type color. one of my favorites. quite hard to get it’s so popular because of tiktok !! rightfully so it’s such a smooth lipstick and lasts so long
Almost Lipstick Black Honey