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The Makeup Products I Keep Reaching For as a Girl with PCOS and hormonal acne
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Finding makeup that feels comfortable on acne-prone skin can be a challenge. As someone navigating PCOS and hormonal acne, I prefer products that feel lightweight, blend easily, and let my skin look like skin. These are the makeup products I reach f...
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Before Makeup
 
Primers
 
Foundations
 
Concealers
 
Powders
 
Blush

Before Makeup

 
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It’s lightweight, doesn’t pill, and creates the perfect base for foundation.
La Roche Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 SPF50+ Fragrance-Free
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When my skin feels dry, I use this before sunscreen to keep my makeup looking smooth and hydrated.
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
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The sunscreen I can’t live without. I put it under my makeup every day.
keracnyl uv - Anti-Blemish Fluid
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Primers

 
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One of my favorite primers for keeping my makeup in place all day without feeling heavy.
Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
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Foundations

 
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One of my everyday favorites. It gives my skin a natural, healthy-looking finish without feeling like foundation.
Fond de Teint Toleriane Fluide Correcteur
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BB cream I swear to. It gives a full coverage and feels lightweight
Erborian BB Cream | Erborian US
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My choice when I need longer wear. I only use a small amount and it still gives great coverage.
Estée Lauder - 0N1 Alabaster Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear ...
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Perfect for days when I want a little more glow while keeping my makeup lightweight.
CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40
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Concealers

 
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Easy to blend and perfect for brightening under my eyes and covering blemishes.
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
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A classic that gives natural-looking coverage without feeling cakey.
Radiant Creamy Concealer
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Great for acne, scars and any kind of redness.
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
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Powders

 
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Keeps shine under control without making my skin look flat.
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder for Shine Control
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The best setting powder similar to Huda Beauty baking and setting powder.
Setting & Baking Powder
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Blush

 
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My favorite blush stick that you can use not only us a blush but everything.
Blush Stick
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Pigmented and does not cause breakouts.
Soft Glam Baked Blush
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A little goes a long way, and it gives the prettiest natural flush.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
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Contours

 
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The best contour stick I have ever tried.
Creamy contour stick for striking, defined facial features!
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It blends effortlessly and never looks harsh.
Hollywood Contour Wand - Light-medium
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A budget-friendly contour stick that’s beginner-friendly and easy to blend.
Wonder™ Stick Contour and Highlighter Stick
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The best affordable bronzer, does not cause breakouts for me.
soft TOUCH BUTTER BRONZER
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Setting Sprays

 
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Using it if I go out. Makeup stays forever.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
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Helps melt everything together so my makeup looks more natural.
Bare With Me Multitasking Makeup Spray
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Makeup Removals

 
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I always remove my makeup gently before cleansing to avoid irritating my skin.
La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Makeup Remover
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Affordable. Leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping it.
Micellar Water: Gentle Cleansing Skin Care Products
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Great cleansing gel. I usually use it after cleaning my face with micellar water.
Anti-blemishes cleansing gel face and body
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Great for taking makeup off. I prefer to use it after micellar water.
Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin
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Perfect oil as a makeup cleanser and also great for double cleansing.
5 Omega Cleansing Oil
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