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Esthetician Approved Acne Safe Makeup

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These are my top makeup products for those that struggle with breakouts or are looking for makeup that is non pore clogging. I have added a variety of high end and drugstore favorites to give you glowing skin you can feel confident to use.
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Foundation

These are my favorite foundations that I use, knowing they won't break me or my clients out! A variety of coverages and types. 

 
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A repurchase for me! An award-winning, medium buildable coverage, high-performance, clean foundation infused with proprietary fermented arnica that helps reduce redness, helps even skin tone and protects from environmental stress. Suitable for all sk...
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
 
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One of my favorite, easy to apply foundations. I adore this product! A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, radiant finish. Formulated to improve the appearance of lines and wrink...
CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
 
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Can't go with out this tinted moisturizer. I use it DAILY!!! Skincare, sunscreen, and makeup in one hero formula, protect, perfect, and crush your glow goals with C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30. A dreamy skin-first elixir with a hint of...
C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30+
 
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Another product that I no longer can live with out. SO PRETTY!!! For an all-over protected, hydrated glow -  meet the lightweight Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18. A skin-first mineral foundation powered by SPF and antioxidants to shield skin from aging environmental stressors, it provides sheer to medium coverage, smoothing and blurring the appearance of ...
Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18
 
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I have used this for years. A weightless foundation that mimics the look of skin, while delivering medium coverage, 24-hour wear and hydration, and a natural glowing skin finish. Medium coverage with natural finish
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
 
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For those that don't want full coverage. The Sheer Glow Foundation is a glowing, satin finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage. The weightless formulas glide on effortlessly, blurring imperfections and evening out skin tone for the ultima...
Sheer Glow Foundation
 
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LOVE this product! Gives the best coverage. Goes on as liquid and sets like a powder. Fun to use and looks so good on the skin. Better for those who have oily skin or like the look of a powder foundation.
L'Oréal Paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder Bare Skin Perfecting Makeup with SPF ...
 
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A fab dupe for many well known foundations. Get the look of a high-end product for a fraction of the cost.
e.l.f. Flawless Satin Foundation, Lightweight
 
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A beautiful product. Full coverage, natural matte foundation that lasts up to 24 hours and delivers waterproof, sweat, humidity and transfer-resistant wear. This liquid foundation has a breathable formula with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, moringa seed...
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Full Coverage Foundation
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A personal favorite of mine! Gone through several bottles! This longwear skin tint delivers skin-like coverage and a natural, radiant finish while resisting sweat, humidity and fading. Benefits - Delivers bright, buildable light-to-medium coverage...
Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

Concealers

Cover up blemishes or unwanted spots with these acne safe concealers! 

 
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A lightweight non-comedogenic concealer with natural radiant medium coverage clinically proven to wear 12 hours, smooth, and hydrate skin.  Medium coverage with natural finish Highlighted Ingredients: - Niacinamide: Soothes, conditions, evens, and brightens the appearance of skin. - Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin. - Glycerin: A fatty acid k...
Slip Tint™ Radiant All-Over Concealer
 
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A super creamy, skincare-packed clean concealer with medium coverage and a fresh, hydrated, radiant finish. Non-comedogenic. Safe for sensitive skin. Medium coverage with radiant finish Highlighted Ingredients: - Caffeine and Pink Algae Extract:...
Revealer Concealer

Highlighters and Bronzers / Contour

Look and feel your best with these products. I love these to help shape my face, add a glow and give a bronzed, healthy complexion. 

 
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A cream bronzing stick for a quick and visible sun-kissed glow with a smooth, seamless, second-skin finish—just swipe on, blend, and go. liquid-like cream bronzer stick melts into skin for a visible sunkissed warmth that won’t fade. Ultra blendable ...
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick
 
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I have been obsessed with this for years and used it on all my brides when I did makeup! A multi-use highlighter palette, with ultra-fine, pearlescent pigment-in-gel powders, that deliver an intense glow to the face, eyes, and décolleté.
 Each pale...
DIOR Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette
 
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A great dupe for high end highlights.
Born To Glow Icy Highlighter Duo | NYX Professional Makeup

Blush

Brighten your face with these pretty blushes that wont break you out! 

 
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A weightless liquid blush that delivers high-impact color with just one dot. Blends seamlessly for a pinch-perfect flush that lasts up to 12 hours. In matte and dewy finishes, it’s made with a botanical blend to calm and nourish skin. Derm-tested, n...
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Powders

?No shine, no acne - Just a lovely complexion that gives an appearance of smooth, shine free skin. 

 
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A pressed powder that locks makeup in place up to all day with a luminous, photo-ready finish. Highlighted Ingredients: - Micro-fine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable. - Light Reflecting Complex...
Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder - Pressed
 
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A light-as-air longwear powder foundation that gives you light-to-full coverage with a soft matte finish. This longwear powder delivers a non-cakey, blurred finish with no flashback. The buildable, light-to-full-coverage formula loves to be layered ...
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna - Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder

Primers

These are amazing for smoothing the complexion. Helps minimize scarring and any active acne. Helps to blur and keep your makeup on for hours! 

 
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Minimize pores, active acne and smooths the skin! Easy to apply - can use your fingers. No brush required!
e.l.f. Liquid Poreless Putty Primer - 0.94 fl oz
 
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Great for minimizing pores while adding luminosity!
e.l.f. Putty Primer - Poreless - 0.74oz
 
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I used to sell SO much of this when I worked at Sephora! The #1 cruelty-free primer brand's crystal-clear cult-classic. This velvety, lightweight primer instantly smooths and blurs fine lines and pores, nourishes skin with vitamins A and E, and hel...
Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer

Setting Spray

 
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Love this stuff. Plus it smells so lovely!!
4.0 oz Shape Tape Stay Spray Setting Spray - Tarte