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The Ultimate Makeup for Acne-Prone Skin
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items As someone with acne-prone skin, I know how hard it is to find makeup that doesn’t clog pores or irritate already sensitive skin. That’s why I’ve curated this collection of products designed to be gentle yet effective, giving you that flawless finish...
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Acne Defense Full-Coverage FoundationFoundations
Glow Without the Breakouts
Prep & Perfect
Clear Skin, All Day
Lash Out—Not Break Out
Brows That Wow
Acne Defense Full-Coverage FoundationFoundations
Fight acne while flaunting flawless coverage! These powerhouse foundation's offer full, long-lasting coverage that hides blemishes and redness, all while actively defending your skin against breakouts. These work to prevent future flare-ups as it smo...
Helps simplify my routine, light silky coverage, and blends beautifully.
Saie Slip Tint | Clean Tinted Moisturizer | Non-Toxic Beauty
Love the coverage of this and it only takes a little bit. This one is all age friendly!
Light Medium Mini CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I will never not have some of this stocked in my makeup bag. It's great as a light powder foundation, it helps mattify shiny trouble spots, and my favorite thing is that it can be used to blend out spots with unwanted eyeshadow application. It basica...
112 Natural Ivory Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This is very lightweight and blendable, it sits well when you want to build it up or use different makeup products on top. It’s perfect for those who don’t want to go to school/ work with the a full face of makeup.
Positive Light Under Eye Brightener - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
It’s very lightweight, sits beautifully on the skin, it’s a sheer coverage that doesn’t have a weird undertone as most powders do.
Slip Tint™ Undetectable Baked Setting Powder - Saie | Sephora
Glow Without the Breakouts
Achieve a radiant, sculpted look without the worry! This trio of blush, bronzer, and highlighter is specially formulated for acne-prone skin, giving you that perfect flush, sun-kissed glow, and glowing highlight—without clogging pores or causing flar...
Such a good blush! Blends in so well and such a good color.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
This bronzer can instantly bring warmth to your look. I use it everyday. The shade is warm, but not too warm - giving a natural sunkissed look.
Mini Laguna Getaway Bronzer Powder - NARS | Sephora
The color is beautiful, and it really stays on well without looking blotchy. It blends really really well, without too much effort.
Benetint Benetint Liquid Lip & Cheek Stain - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Long lasting and made my face shimmer and glow especially my cheeks. It was easy to apply with a makeup sponge and easy to rinse off with facial wash.
Cookie Highlighter - Benefit Cosmetics
Prep & Perfect
Smooth, soothe, and slay without the breakouts. These acne-approved primers and color correctors create the perfect base for flawless makeup while treating your skin with the care it deserves. Lightweight, non-comedogenic, and packed with calming, sk...
This primer works really good for anyone that has oily skin. The primer glides on so effortlessly and really does mattify and reduce my pores for a smooth finish once my concealer and foundation was applied.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Great for covering up any redness, I use it under my eyes and over my primer under my foundation.
Green Camo Color Corrector - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I have fallen in love with this product. Great for full glam days.
1.0 oz The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
This is the best setting spray you want to finish off your makeup look. It brings life back to your face, giving it a glowy/dewey look.
Mini Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - Charlotte Tilbury
This setting spray is genuinely so good! It isn't thickand easily sprays onto the face. It's long lasting and makes your base look so natural and smooth! I recommend this to anyone who has trouble finding setting sprays that actually work.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray with 24HR Wear - Urban Decay | Sephora
Clear Skin, All Day
From morning glow to midnight calm, this all-day skincare lineup has your back (and face). Packed with acne-fighting ingredients and skin-soothing essentials, these products work around the clock to hydrate, protect, and prevent breakouts, without ir...
It works SO well! I don't know how I lived without it now! It doesnt take off my makeup, works even better than powder! It's so fast, easy, convenient, and I love that you can use it over and over!
Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Stone Roller - Revlon | Ulta Beauty
These are BOMB!!! I wish I had added these to my skin care routine months ago!!
Mighty Patch Duo Original & Invisible+ Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is the best hydrating cleanser I have found for the price! It doesn't contain any fragrance, which is terrible for your skin and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight. I love that it has hyaluronic acid.
12.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Before this, I was using GrandeLASH, but after hearing that it can darken the skin around the eyes and potentially cause fat loss in the area, I decided to look for an alternative lash serum. To my surprise, this one does a great job!
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum for Thicker, Fuller Looking Lashes & Brows - The Ordinary | Sephor
Another great retinol option specifically for acneic skin. Helped clear my acne and make my skin smooth. Works against acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and texture. Perfect for a teen struggling with their skin.
skinbetter science AlphaRet Clearing Serum
Excellent light weight cream and provides good hydration. I have very sensitive eyes and this Inkey List is the only one that never cause my eyes to react- no burning, stinging, or watery eyes, ever!
Caffeine Eye Cream - The INKEY List | Sephora
The texture is smooth, not tacky. Was worried it might dry my skin, but it does not! Price and value is on point. Will be my new nightly eye cream.
Retinol Eye Cream - The INKEY List | Sephora
This product is amazing! Every single pimple I've gotten has reduced and is almost immediately gone by the next day. Also the redness in my acne has gone away in the three months I've been using this! Will definitely buy again and again
EradiKate Acne Spot Treatment with 10% Sulfur - Kate Somerville | Ulta Beauty
Possibly THE BEST sunscreen for acne prone skin.
Vitamin C Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Weightless Moisturizer - DERMA E | Ulta Beauty
Lash Out—Not Break Out
Say goodbye to smudging, flaking, and irritation, these mascaras get it right every time. Designed to lift, lengthen, and define without compromising sensitive or acne-prone skin, they’re smudge-proof, flake-free, and gentle on eyes. No clumps. No dr...
This is the best mascara - it doesn’t clump, gives great coverage and never runs or flakes.
Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara - ILIA | Sephora
I was looking to try out a burgundy mascara and came across this one. Not having super high hopes, I gave it a shot to prove the concept. Now she is my daily go to!
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Brows That Wow
Shape, fill, and slay your brows without stressing your skin. These acne-safe brow products are specially formulated to define and hold without clogging pores or causing irritation around your delicate brow area. Whether you're going for bold arches ...
My all time favorite Anastasia product! Can’t compare to other eyebrow pencils this one is OG. No more stubborn eyebrow pimples!
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sephora
I do not have thick nor full brows but I was looking for a product that gives them a "fuller" effect and makes them look a bit "cleaner". I love this product.
Medium Brown The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty