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Makeup for Acne-prone Skin
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items Shop this list for products that are great for acne-prone skin AND that will cover your blemishes! I struggled with acne for years, and I learned the hard way on how to cover it up/wear my acne with confidence. I have used these products on myself (a...
Sections
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Moisturizers/ SPF/ Primers
Complexion
Concealer/Contour
Setting/Face Powder
Bronzer/ Blush/ Highlighter
Moisturizers/ SPF/ Primers
Don't skip the most important step in your makeup routine. These are the best acne-safe products to prep your skin!
Your skin is about to fall in love! This is one of my favorite moisturizers to use on my clients with active breakouts and on myself. It is a lightweight gel that soothes your skin and reduces redness. It is the perfect way to start your makeup routi...
Squalane + Probiotic Balancing Gel Moisturizer
This is my favorite product to control oily areas under makeup, especially on clients with acne-prone skin. If you are dry, please stay away from this product as it will hurt more than help. If you have oily skin, just apply this ONLY in the areas wh...
Vinopure Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Very lightweight, hydrating gel (oil free) formula that will leave you with a glass-like skin finish that looks amazing under makeup! You'll love how nourishing yet gentle this is on your skin. Super safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin! Price: $43...
Glass Skin Water Gel Moisturizer - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
If you have acne-prone skin and struggle finding sunscreens that work for you, you are in the right spot! This sunscreen-moisturizer hybrid is amazing for my clients with sensitive/blemished skin. It is an oil and fragrance free formula that will cha...
Clear Skin SPF 30 - Proactiv | Ulta Beauty
Welcome to your new favourite sunscreen! I have been using this sunscreen for years and always have it in my pro kit as well. It is ideal for sensitive/acne prone skin as it is formulated without any harmful ingredients. It does have hyaluranic acid ...
Elta MD UV Daily SPF 40 Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz
Lightweight and invisible sun protection! You'll love this sunscreen as it hydrates and protects you from the sun- giving your skin great skincare benefits! I personally use this on my acne-prone skin and clients. It has been great for sensitive/blem...
Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen
This is a skincare infused, lightweight, gel primer, formulated for those with healing acne scars! It promises to smooth the look of pores and deep acne scars, leaving you with a soft-matte finish. Price: $34.00
Sealed Active Scar Filling Primer for Acne Prone Skin
A velvety priming balm that everyone will love! It smooths and makes makeup last longer while keeping a barrier between other products and your skin. It will help prevent clogged pores and breakouts which is a total plus! This is my favourite primer ...
The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
I wear this product every day! You can wear this as a primer or on its own. It has great coverage for redness, and also good skincare ingredients to soothe your skin. If you have recovering acne spots or general redness on your face, you don't want t...
Rescue Balm +Red Correct Post-Blemish Recovery Cream - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Complexion
These products are non-comedogenic meaning that they won't clog your pores while wearing them! If there are no affordable options listed, it is simply because I won't endorse a product line that does not have an honorable shade range!
ALL TIME FAV! Everyone probably knows about or has this product, but I had to include it. When I want to look fresh, luminous and luxurious, this is my go-to foundation. It is a medium coverage, natural finish but it will give your skin that natural ...
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation
Your makeup isn't going anywhere when you use this! Your skin will still look natural even with this full coverage/buildable foundation and you'll have a beautiful matte finish. When I have a client that is oilier than most, this is my go to! Price: ...
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
This foundation stick is so easy to use and is an amazing formula! It is a natural finish that works on so many skin types. The coverage is buildable and lightweight making it comfortable to wear all day. Price: $38.00
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
A lightweight, oil-free formula that feels incredibly breathable on the skin while still providing buildable, medium to full coverage. It works to blur the red and raised blemishes without looking heavy or thick. It is matte finish that is not dry, o...
Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15
A matte, but skin-like finish! You'll love this formula, as it is a thinner consistency but packs a punch with pigment to offer a medium coverage! Price: $55.00
Dior Forever Matte Foundation SPF 15
This is a long-lasting, weightless, hydrating formula that gives a matte finish and covers imperfections! I am new to this foundation but fell in love with it immediately. It smooths your skin like a dream! Price: $39.00
Say What?! Foundation - UOMA Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Concealer/Contour
You'll find your new FAV product from these options if you are acne-prone (like me!). Pro Tip: a lot of contouring products have oils, but I have attached my favorites that are oil free. For contour, I usually use a darker concealer shade, on myself ...
This is great for acne-prone skin because of it's skin-loving ingredients (and the product works well, of course). Hyaluronic Acid, Defensil® and Revivyl™, Caffeine, Aloe Vera, and Arnica- all protecting your skin, hydrating and smoothing! Price: $29...
Future Fluid All Over Medium Coverage Hydrating Concealer
My favorite concealer to cover blemishes and hyperpigmentatio! It is also great for oily skin given its soft matte finish. I like to let this completely dry down before applying any products over top! Price: $32.00
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot | Sephora
Full coverage, lightweight, natural finish and long wearing! A little goes a long way with this concealer. The smallest amount will cover your entire under eye area. Price: $33.00
Skin Full Cover Concealer
This is a very long wear, matte concealer. I love using this for concealer under the eye, to cover hyperpigmentation, and to prime the eyelids for eyeshadow! It is going to give you great coverage that won't crease. If you are oily, set this as norma...
Pro Longwear Concealer
This is going to smooth your texture like no other (and it's great under the eye too!). It is long wearing, medium-to-full coverage that will control the oil as well. I love to apply this lightly because it is a little thick! My pro tip is to put som...
Turn Up the Base Butter Silk Concealer
An oldie but a goodie! If you have oily skin, this will be a life saver for your concealer routine. It is a full cover, smooth finish that won’t crease and is bullet proof from all conditions. A little product goes a very long way! Price: $31.00
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
A great affordable option! It is oil and wax free, but the coverage can be a little light. I recommend building up the coverage to conceal! My favorite thing to call out about this product is that it doesn't clog pores. So important when you have acn...
Fit Me Concealer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Full coverage, long wearing yet lightweight! This is a great affordable option for people with oily skin as it is a drier-matte concealer that is a quality product. Price: $9.50
Can't Stop Won't Stop 24HR Full Coverage Matte Concealer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
If you have sensitive skin and want a full coverage concealer, this one is for you! I have been using this for a long time on clients and it always works so beautifully. I actually discovered this by my dermatologist years ago when I was having some ...
Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer - Dermablend | Ulta Beauty
This is great for acne prone skin because it is oil free! It is formulated with skin-loving ingredients and it's very easy to apply because of its balmy-sheer nature. Price: $30.00
Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
This contour stick is a cream-to-powder formula with a matte finish (formulated without oils) making it perfect for oily skin. The shades in this range are the perfect undertones for contouring. Pro tip: blend this product out with a sponge opposed t...
Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
These are hands down my favorite contouring powders in my PRO kit! They blend gorgeously and have an amazing shade range. You get three different shades, 2 for bronzing and 1 for sculpting. These are multi-use powders as I like to use them for the fa...
Made for Shade Bronze & Sculpt Trio Palette
Cream-to-powder sculpt stick that is free of harmful ingredients and fragrance. It has a matte finish that looks natural and soft. I do have a “non formula” issue with this product- they need to add more shades! The shades that are available can work...
Tinted Blur Contour Sculpting Stick
Setting/Face Powder
Great for sensitive skin! It is a light, natural finish that is a semi-matte finish. I love how this feels on the skin and the healthy ingredients in the formula. Your skin will thank you! Price: $22.00
Wowder
This powder is great for every one (even sensitive skin types)! This is my favorite powder to bake with and to set those areas that tend to get shiny during the day. You're skin will look airbrushed and matte but also luminous. The shades in this ran...
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
This is amazing for sensitive skin as it is formulated without fragrance or oils. It is dermatologist tested ensuring that you can trust it. It will set your makeup and absorb excess oil while leaving your face with a natural finish! Price: $35.00
Blended Face Powder - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Matte, transfer-resistant powder that locks your makeup into place for hours! It is a translucent powder that comes in 3 different shades, making it universally for everyone. I love this brand because it is dermatologist tested and sensitive skin tes...
Loose Setting Powder - Dermablend | Ulta Beauty
BareMinerals does a great job making products for any one with sensitive skin! This powder is a beautiful all over face setting product that gives you a soft-matte finish. This is my go-to powder when a client has skin sensitivities or concerns! Pric...
ORIGINAL Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
Great affordable, pressed powder that is suitable for sensitive skin! It is a matte finish with a little extra coverage and no harmful ingredients that clog pores! Price: $9.49
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Just like the pressed version, this loose powder from Maybelline is great for sensitive skin. Formulated without harmful ingredients and dermatologist tested. AND it performs well for the price! It will control shine and leave you with a natural fini...
Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Bronzer/ Blush/ Highlighter
I love these Rare Beauty bronzing sticks for acne prone skin! They aren't greasy and they don't clog pores, but they blend seamlessly, and you can build it up to the amount of warmth you desire. These have been really good for my acne prone skin! Pri...
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks
This is great for all skin types but I love this for combo-oily skin because of it's matte finish. They have the best shade range out of any of their competitors for bronzing powder. You will find your perfect shade no matter your skin tone! It is a ...
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
Must-have bronzer! This is a very smooth and easy to blend out. It has amazing ingredients infused in the formula and it gets the “clean beauty” stamp of approval. Great for sensitive skin as well. Price: $19.00
No Limits Matte Bronzer
Yes, this is pricey, but it is worth it! It is a cream-gel bronzer that has a blend of waxes and powders. Truly the most beautiful bronzer you can own. It blends very easily with a fluffy-dense brush or sponge! It is suitable for all skin types due t...
LES BEIGES
Affordable! This bronzer has been in my makeup bag forever now. It is so good for those with skin sensitivities and acne-prone skin. It applies very smooth and gives you the best bronzed glow! Price: $15.99
Matte Monoi Butter Bronzer - Physicians Formula | Ulta Beauty
The Benefit blushes are great for those with skin sensitivities given their skin-loving ingredients. They have an amazing range of colors and different finishes so you can find your perfect one! I love this because they blend out very easy and have a...
WANDERful World Silky-Soft Powder Blush
This is one of my most loved blush products I have in my kit! MAC's products are dermatologist tested and non-acnegenic making these blushes super safe for acne-prone skin. There is also a gorgeous shade range that everyone will love! Price: $29.00
Powder Blush | MAC
Another hit from MAC! These blushes are a cushion-spongey texture that give off a radiant flush of color. Most of the time I use my fingers to tap this onto the cheek but it works well with a regular blush brush too! Price: $33.00
Glow Play Blush
This line of blushes is literal perfection! They are non-acnegenic and dermatologist tested. They look very natural and radiant but can be built up if you want a more intense look. You're going to love how these perform! Price: $29.00
Cheek Pop Blush - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Affordable and effective for acne-prone skin! These blushes come in neutral tones, perfect for getting that flushed look. The texture is very soft making them pigmented and blendable! Price: $7.49
Fit Me Blush
This is going to allow you to achieve the dewy look without shimmer. It is truly lightweight and sheer, perfect for that natural looking radiance you want for a dewy makeup routine! Price: $32.00
Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm
I fell in love with these highlighter-blush hybrids from bareMinerals immediately! my favorite way to use them is as a topper over blush to get that highlighted effect. If you apply this as a blush, it will give you a natural color and highlight at t...
GEN NUDE Highlighting Blush - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
The highlighter of my dreams! This luminizer is so gorgeous, not greasy looking or glittery. It looks so natural and dewy, your skin will look like YOUR skin! Just apply this with your fingers at the points you want to highlight. Price: $40.00
RMS Luminizer
These baked highlighters are not only affordable but the perfect product to get a natural (but a little bit amplified) glow! I use these almost everyday in my own makeup routine. The baked formula makes it so smooth and buttery on the skin! Price: $1...
Baked Highlighter - Milani | Ulta Beauty