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My Favorite Products for Natural Makeup: Acne Prone Skin Addition!

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Hi there! I made a list of all my favorite products. I have struggled with painful cystic acne since I was 10 years old. I unfortunately have very dark purple scars from constant pimples, regardless of if they were aggressively popped or not. I still...
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Glowy Skin Base Essentials

I have found each of these products to work wonders with my combination acne prone skin!
 
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This is honestly my favorite concealer ever. Before this, I couldn’t find a cover-up solution that looked skin-like on me. Every time I put this on, it gives me the medium to buildable coverage I need without accentuating dryness or my acne! A must h...
Revealer Concealer
 
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I previously posted the Kosas concealer, and this NYX serum is an awesome dupe if you’re on a budget! Since I ran out of the Kosas, I’ve been using this as I’m waiting for Christmas to purchase another one. It has the same skin like finish, and conce...
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I absolutely LOVE this skin tint! I really appreciate how it remains glowy in the right spots even after applying powder, and it helps to even out my skin tone. I have very bad scarring from acne, and this really helps to even it out (before conceale...
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
 
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I love the formula of this blush! It goes over my base perfectly without removing any concealer underneath. It also works wonderful without any base makeup too! I have been trying to explore more nude blushes, and this one is my favorite! The shade I...
Soft Glam Cream Blush Stick
 
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I love this highlighter! I love a good sparkle, but this buttery powder provides a wonderful glow without heavy, chunky glitter. Combined with my favorite blushes, it looks very natural and lasts all day!
Shimmer Buttermelt Powder Highlighter
 
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This contour is the only color I am able to use on my super pale skin! I struggle to find lighter, cool toned contours and this fits the bill perfectly! Everything in the halo glow line is wonderful too!
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
 
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I love this blush for no makeup days! It blends beautifully, and I have found that it stays on well during the awfully warm summer months!
Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand
 
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I use the Pink Prism color directly over my cooler toned blushes, and it provides a natural glow to my cheeks that I can’t find from any other highlighter! I also like to put the tiniest bit on my eyelids, as it works great as an eyeshadow primer too...
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
 
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This setting spray is m my absolute favorite! I put it on top of my primer, and my makeup lasts all day! It’s also really helpful for melting my powders into my skin.
Milani Setting Spray + Primer Make It Last

Eyes Galore

All things eyes! Whether it’s a natural everyday look, or bold colors and glitz and glam, you’ll find it here!
 
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I have found this to be my favorite mascara. I often layer brands (I will include a few more favorites) but this one always takes the cake! It provides volume and length to my very straight lashes, without being super clumpy. It doesn’t crumble or sm...
Highly Rated Lash Extensions XL Mascara
 
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I have these sticks in the black, white, and cottage cheese (highlight!). I love how versatile they are! I use the cottage cheese color on my nose for a concentrated highlight, and I combine the cottage cheese and white for my inner corners. The blac...
Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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This eyeshadow palette is my go-to when I want a beautifully vibrant eye look! Each color is pair with a glittery shimmer. It is very simple to apply, and each shadow is extremely pigmented! I’ve had this pallete for almost a year now, and even with ...
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP, Ultimate Shadow Palette
 
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This eyeliner has an interesting story for me: I found a bottle of this on my high school classroom floor. (And NO! I did not use it, I kept the bottle to find it in store later on. I’m not gross like that 🥲) I had always struggled applying eyeliner...
L.A. Colors Liquid Eyeliner, Assorted Colors, 1-ct.
 
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If you’re looking for a more high end pic, I love this mascara! I only buy the mini version, but I love how it makes my lashes look, and it is the easiest mascara to remove! I only have to use water and it comes off completely!
tarte tartelette™ lengthening & tubing mascara
 
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I love these individual eyeshadows for extra sparkle when I do my super vibrant eye looks! I occasionally use these for highlighter if I want blinding sparkle!
Fine as Fleck Certified Platinum Glitter Eyeshadow Sparkle

Skin Prep

 
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I use this before makeup, and it provides a wonderful glowy finish! I also use this as a daily moisturizer, as it is not too heavy. I have had issues with overly greasy moisturizers, but this is one of my favorites for keeping my skin hydrated withou...
Half & Half Lightweight Moisturizer With Peptides
 
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This is my HOLY GRAIL for everything and anything!! I put this on before moisturizer to help remove any bacteria from my skin. I also use it after washing my face, and ESPECIALLY after the gym. I don’t like to carry a ton of products to the gym, so I...
Prequel Skin Hypochlorous Acid Spray
 
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In my opinion, this is the best introductory product to azelaic acid! It pairs well with all of my other products, and is non irritating! Sometimes azelaic acid can be very uncomfortable for beginners, but I find this to still feel soothing while tre...
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Soothing Serum
 
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This primer helps to hold my makeup on my face all day! I struggle with the oils from my skin separating my makeup throughout the day, and this primer prevents that!
Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
 
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I use this primer on really bad skin days. It fills in my pore wonderfully, and helps to smooth out imperfections. It also helps my makeup not budge!
Poreless Jelly™ Hydrating Blur Primer

Lippies

 
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I love love love these glosses! They are super shiny and hydrating without being sticky. Each color has a unique flavor too! I wore it overnight just to try it, and I woke up with the most plump, soft lips!
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss
 
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I use this as an overnight lip mask, and I cannot stop buying these! I wake up in the morning, and almost half of the product is still on my lips providing hydration. If your lips get crusty in the colder months like mine, this is the best solution t...
Pillow Balm Hydrating Lip Treatment
 
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I wasn’t expecting to like this product as much as I do! I really suck at applying lip liner, but this is pretty much idiot proof. Just outline your lips, let it dry and peel to reveal! One of my new favorite finds.
Super Stay Peel-Off Lip Liner
 
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I love how the ball applicator gives me a precise edge for my cupids bow area, but the rest of the felt tip pen is perfect for the sides of my lips! This stains wonderfully.
Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I love every single color of this lip balm. The chantilly cream is clear, but is my favorite scent! This is a staple in my purse.
Ceramide lip blur balm | Hydrating Lip Balm
 
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I usually hate matte lip colors, but this is the only one I can tolerate! The gloss helps to keep my lips from feeling like a desert. I won’t use another matte lippie again!
Lipsticks & Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I love this lip oil! Super shiny, and it comes in so many fun colors. They have a shimmer one, and a plumping gloss too! The plumping gloss isn’t uncomfortable like some plumpers can be
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
 
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This lippie is one of my all time favorites. I also really enjoy the plumping version. It doesn’t sting, more of a minty tingle.
tarte maracuja juicy lip hydrating balm gloss