my skin is a drama queen and reacts to the tiniest triggers so I know it can be such a fuss to find makeup that works for reactive skin! these are my tried and true makeup faves that don't trigger my acne, redness, or any irritation! for reference i ...
Sections
6
Primers & Skin Prep
Bases
Setting Sprays
Mascaras
Setting Powders
Concealer
Primers & Skin Prep
skin prep is soooo important if you have reactive skin!! make sure that your skin is moisturized and prepped before you apply makeup. think about this as building a “barrier" for your skin
this technically counts as skin prep! if my skin is super dry i use this before my base! it gives me a boost of hydration!
Avène Thermal Spring Water - Avene
super creamy and hydrating! absorbs super quickly and helps you get a nice slightly “tacky” base before you apply makeup!
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer
super refreshing! this is a multiuse product and I like to use it after I apply my primer to get a lil hydration boost and “set” my canvas lol you can also use it as setting spray!
Fix+ | Makeup Setting Spray
this is a great primer if you're looking for a “smoothing” primer that helps “fill” in your pores. it feels like a serum and leaves your skin feeling very silky
TOUCH IN SOL No Pore Blem Primer 1.01oz
another great creamy primer! it absorbs very quickly and helps with dry patches! i will say it has a slight citrusy scent but it fades pretty quickly
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Hydrating Primer
Bases
Sometimes foundation can feel super heavy but these are buildable without feeling like “makeup” or emphasizing your texture!
super comfortable and easy to blend! a little goes a long way! doesn’t feel too heavy but still gives a nice natural coverage
Stretch Fluid Foundation
if you like stick foundations, this is a super hydrating foundation that doesn’t feel heavy on your skin at all. you can use it as spot concealer or all over!
MILK MAKEUP Flex Foundation Stick
THE foundation for all skin types! if you’re worried it’ll make you look patchy, no this foundation blurs all texture ASAP. It’s so good you just need a small amount and it works really nicely with your other base products. Plus it doesn’t even feel ...
The Performer
Setting Sprays
These are super fine setting sprays that don’t irritate my skin or burn my eyes! I try to avoid setting sprays without alcohol but sometimes that’s not possible so these are some of the best!
if you like glowy/dewy finishes, this is the setting spray for you! its very hydrating and longlasting
Dewy Set Setting Spray
alcohol free so it doesn’t irritate my skin or feel too drying! it’s great for all day coverage!
Always An Optimist 4-In-1 Mist | Makeup Mist & Spray
if you prefer a more matte makeup finish, this setting spray locks you'd makeup down without looking greasy or feeling too drying!
Impeccable 24HR Blurring Matte Setting Spray
Mascaras
I have oily eyelids and super sensitive eyes but these are my tried and true mascaras that don’t make my eyes watery! My lashes are nonexistent so trust me, these are IT
gives a natural look to your lashes, nice life without irritation! it doesn’t make my eyes watery or feel too heavy on the lashes. The want is great for both your top and bottom lashes!
gives your lashes a very natural oomph! doesn’t feel super heavy on the lashes or smear. I recommend using the brown one if you like natural looking lashes
lock it all in without getting patchy! these powders are great for keeping your makeup set without drawing out your texture!
super fine without feeling heavy or getting cakey! great blurring effect without drying out your skin!
Face Setting Powder MAKE UP FOR EVER
this is a very fine powder that blurs your pores and has a super natural and smooth finish! you can also use it as a light powder foundation!
Wowder
a loose setting powder that makes it super easy to “blur” your skin! It doesn’t feel drying at all! I recommend getting the mini because a little goes a long way and it will last you a long time
creamy concealers that don’t make your undereyes feel or look super dry! coverage without the creasing!
if you like stick concealer, this one is super creamy and doesn’t get “crepey” around your undereyes. It’s super buildable and hydrating!
Best Concealer to Brighten Eyes & Face
this concealer feels like a lightweight serum and doesn’t get patchy at all! a little goes a long way, especially around your undereyes!
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer
a duuupe for the nars pot concealer! this is a super creamy concealer that has a very natural dewy finish. I sometimes use this as foundation because it’s so good!
