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Full Coverage Makeup for Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin
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items As an acne-prone girlie, I’m always looking for beauty products that will give me the coverage I want without breaking me out. The following products are my tried and true selections. Some I have relied on for over a decade without issue! If you, lik...
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Face
From primer to setting spray, here are face makeup options that keep irritation and clogged pores at bay!
This light reflecting foundation is my holy grail concealer. No matter if my skin is feeling dry or oily, this foundation rises to the occasion and melts into my skin. It is easy to layer on into more full coverage or pat on lightly for a more discre...
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
This is one of the few primers that doesn’t clog my pores and actually smoothes out and fills acne scars, wrinkles, and other imperfections. It creates a smooth, poreless base for the foundation
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
This Nars concealer offers maximum coverage. It gives a blurring, airbrush effect and does not crinkle under-eyes like comparable concealers. I recommend getting color-matched at a Nordstrom or using Findation.com
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Coming in a range of shades, this full coverage concealer really does hide everything! Dark circles, fine lines, dark spots, pimples, this concealer smooths and covers it all without clogging my pores.
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer
I used to think that color correctors weren’t an option for me due to my acne-prone skin. That was until I found the NYX fix stick! This works perfectly for dark circles and sometimes I use it instead of concealer for a more natural look.
Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer
I swear that this powder makes me looks better in pictures! This translucent product sets my Nars foundation in place and creates a matte, pore-smoothing finish. You know how sometimes flash photography exposes imperfect makeup application? With this...
Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder - Pressed
This super setter spray lives up to the name. It keeps my full coverage makeup in place without making my T-zone oily. Primers and setters tend to clog my pores, but not this one!
The POREfessional: Super Setter - Long-lasting makeup setting spray
This makeup remover is the only option for those with sensitive, acne-prone skin! It is extremely gentle and still potent enough to remove the most stubborn eye makeup without rubbing. Just soak a cotton pad, and you’re good to go!
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products
For us sensitive skin gals, tinted sunscreen is an absolute must! I will either use this as my primer or on light makeup days, I’ll go out with just this, concealer, and mascara. For NC45, go for the Deep color!
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
Complete your full coverage look with these pigmented, buttery lip glosses from NYX. You do not have to break the bank to turn heads!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
These Kiko Milano hydra glosses are a must have! They last for hours and keep your lips hydrated. I sometimes layer the clear gloss with a color gloss to maximize the look.
3D Hydra Lipgloss
This lipstick doubles as a moisturizer, and the “worth it” shade is a flattering natural color on a wide range of skin tones!
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick Medium
Eyes
My eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of my face, and so I’ve done extensive trial and error to find the products right for me. See below for my holy grail products that’ll keep your eyes happy!
For a more subtle, everyday look, opt for this nude eyeshadow palette from urban decay. These pigmented colors will last throughout the day without irritating eyelids
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes
I love a shimmery eyeshadow, but most of them irritate my sensitive eyelids! That’s why this charlotte tilbury palette is my holy grail. These beautiful, deeply pigmented, glittery colors are perfect for a night out and come off easily with micellar ...
Eyeshadow - Palettes, Quads & Exclusive Kits
I swear by this eyeliner! A lot of eyeliners irritate my eyelids. But physician’s formula is very gentle, and it lasts for the entire day. I even wear it when out salsa dancing, and it is still always smudge-free at the end of the night!
Eyeliner
These pigmented eyeshadows are perfect for sensitive skin. The formulation is also long-lasting and pairs well with their eyeliner too!
Eyeshadow
A lot of mascaras sting my eyes, but not clinique’s! This mascara is (literally) easy on the eyes and also offers impressive body and length. You do not have to sacrifice comfort for long lashes!
Mascara: Volumizing, Waterproof, Tubing
My eyes are extremely finicky when it comes to eyelash glue. Luckily, house of lashes’ formula is perfect and never causes any irritation! This also doubles as a thick eyeliner with the lashes if you’re in a pinch
House Of Beauty SJ
This mascara went viral on tiktok for a reason! The bubble formula adds massive volume and curl to my stubby lashes, and (even better!) my eyes don't itch when I use it!
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
This is my default palette when I’m going for a more natural, understated look. The range of colors means that I can always find a shade for any occasion. The shades layer beautifully too, making stunning smoky eyes
L.A. Girl Beauty Brick Eyeshadow Nudes