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Acne prone skin lifestyle (ingredient checker, safe products, dos & don’t)
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items All the products I use and swear by that are non pore clogging for acne prone skin. I have struggled with severe acne for over 10 years and for three years now I switched all my products to non comedogenic (non pore clogging) and it has made SUCH a d...
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Check for pore clogging ingredients
Makeup
Skincare
Hair care
Dos & don’t for acne
Check for pore clogging ingredients
This is how you can make sure the products you are using are safe for acne prone skin. I’ve always used COSDNA & it has never failed me or stirred me in the wrong direction when it comes to pore clogging ingredients.
I check everything on here (hair, skin, & body products). I try to never go past 4 in the acne column for a specific ingredient. Every skin is different so you might have products that go past 4 & still don’t break you out so take it with a ...
Analyze Cosmetics - CosDNA
Makeup
makeup products that I use and swear by for acne prone skin
THE BEST (I've tried them all) concealer for covering up acne and acne scars, comming for someone who's had terrible skin for years!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
My absolute favorite non pore clogging bronzer! Very glowy and natural looking (amazing for all over the face for a no makeup makeup look)
Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer
Best non pore clogging blush duo! Formula is amazing, melts in to the skin, looks really glowy and natural
Beauty Blush Duo + Kabuki
Leaves your brows in place all day (not clumpy or sticky) and non pore clogging so doesn't make me breakout near my eyebrows!
Makeup Revolution clear brow fixer gel
I CANNOT live without this it's so glossy and hydrating! Makes your lips look so natural and juicy (berry is my fav)
Lip Glowy Balm Hydrate & Tint
I line my lips with this and dab some on the middle to blend it in and looks so natural and lasts ALL DAY!
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
So buttery and blendable! plus looks so natural you could wear it to give a bit of definition for no makeup makeup days! + obviously non pore clogging
Rare Beauty Bronzer Stick in power boost
Best natural mascara I have ever tried! Looks like your lashes but better. Not clumpy and lasts all day without your lashes falling at the end of the day
Maybelline New York Lash Discovery Mini-Brush ...
One of the ONLY things that cures my dry lips! It's non sticky, super hydrating and makes your lips look fuller + super glossy
Carmex classic Lip Balm
Such a nice formula for a cream blush! So creamy and blendable + acne safe which is very hard to find in cream products! Comes in several shades too!
Elf Putty Blush
Almost all powders are not acne safe because they all have talc. But this one from elf does not and its a really good formula which is a plus! Definitely a must have!
Elf High Definition Loose Powder
One of the best drugstore highlighters I've ever tried! Looks so natural, glowy, and buttery! Comes in several shades.
Maybelline Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter
the grip that this primer gives is INSANE like nothing will budge when you use it!!!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Idk what’s in this powder but It makes my makeup look SO GOOD almost like blurs everything & makes it more professional looking!!!
NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder
sets your makeup all day with no shine (my fav in the summer)
Makeup Setting Spray - Matte - NYX Cosmetics
sets your makeup so well + brings back that glowy look if you use a lot of powders (love this one in the winter)
Dewy Setting Spray for Makeup - NYX Cosmetics
literally cannot feel this on my skin & has great coverage for how thin & lightweight it is!!!
Morphe 2 Hint Hint Skin Tint - Hint Of Almond
Great finish & súper blendable
Deep Rose 20 Blush Crush! - Essence - Ulta Beauty
gives such a nice false lash look & my lashes stay lifted all day!!!
RISE Waterproof Lengthening Mascara | Milk Makeup
liquid highlighter that’s not glittery & blends really nice on top of makeup
Makeup Revolution Bright Light Highlighter 3ml
best brown/neutral tone lip liner -Hailey Bieber influenced me & I’ve never looked back!
Longwear Slim Lip Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
hold your brows in place & don’t budge + gives you a laminated look!
Eyebrow Makeup Up to 24HR Brow Lamination - L'Oreal Paris
Very glowy without being glittery or chalky
Makeup Revolution Beam Bright Highlighter
Such an OG foundation! This formula is amazing, can look so natural yet can also be built up for more coverage and still looks like skin, great for converting up acne marks + redness! I've used this for years and the best part it's acne safe!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
Skincare
Skincare products that I use and swear by for acne prone skin
My absolute RIDE OR DIE for when I feel like I'm getting a pimple! I dab a bit on an upcoming pimple and go to sleep with it and it literally goes away the next day or is almost flat in just a couple of days!
Mario Bedescue Drying Mask - Pore Cleansing
Best gentle and non pore clogging face cleanser (removes makeup SO well!)
Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming ...
Amazing at killing acne bacteria! It's milky and not too drying. Great to keep acne at bay and prevent future breakouts.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% ...
The only non pore clogging sunscreen I will use. Doesn't make me breakout and is so undetectable on the skin + non greasy!
Sun Bum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
It's very hard to find a moisturizer that is non pore clogging but this one is completely non acne causing. Super light and feels very ámalo on the skin, it's a gel formula perfect for oily skin.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Fluide Oil Free Moisturizer
kills any bacteria that’s on your face & prevents acne from forming
BRIOTECH Pure Hypochlorous Acid Spray 8oz
best thing I have ever used to prevent acne & get rid of my red acne scars + not drying on the skin!!! (Safe if your pregnant/breastfeeding) + safe to use with other skincare ingredients too!
AOBBIY Azelaic Acid 12% Acne Cream 1 Oz
I use this as my moisturizer that’s how good it is!!!
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum - 1 fl oz
very nice to give you a brighter look to your skin without being drying
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Face Toner - 1 fl oz
leaves your skin sooo smooth when you wake up!!!
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment - Good Molecules
the only body wash I can use that won’t give me chest/back acne!!!
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash - 12 fl oz
Hair care
Hair care products that I use and swear by for acne prone skin
Best clean dry shampoo! Leaves hair clean & soft without all the bad chemicals of spray dry shampoos
Acure Dry Shampoo
Best non pore clogging shampoo & conditioner for acne prone skin (especially if prone to bacne)
Vanicream Shampoo & Conditioner
This Scalp serum is amazing!! Did wonders for my scalp to be healthy again and help me get new hair growth in bald spots caused by hair extensions!!!
Divi Scalp Serum
I swear by Castor oil for hair growth and scalp health! This oil has helped me get my hair healthy and growing again + the best part it's ACNE SAFE! very important to have 100% castor oil and good quality too, not just any kind!
Kate Blanc Castor Oil
This scalp brush feels sooo good and helps so much to create blood flow for hair growth + great to use with scalp oil!
Swissco Scalp Massage Hair Brush
best gel to do slick back hairstyles in that won’t cause scalp/hairline acne
Vanicream Hair Styling Gel, 7 Oz, Unscented
Best straightener I have EVER used!!! uses vapor & leaves your SO silky smooth + very shiny!
ion Luxe Cold Vapor Styler, 1.75" Plates
one of my fav hair tools I own it’s a blow dryer/diffuser/air wrap curler all in one it’s basically like a dyson but cheaper!!!
ion Luxe 4-in-1 Autowrap Airstyler
So gentle on all hair types
Kitsch Satin Hair Scrunchies, 5 pcs (Black)
mini wide tooth comb perfect for your bag + it’s so gentle on your hair!!!
Giorgio G63 Wide Tooth Detangling Comb
Dos & don’t for acne
Everything I try not to do as someone with acne prone skin.
- I also avoid using dirty towels to dry my face (disposable ones are an option) or even a towel just for your face.
- less is more sometimes don’t feel like you need to have a 20 step skincare routine.
- my fav tip obviously use non comedogenic pr...
Acne Care Dos and Don'ts - Banner Health