As an acne prone esthetician I'm always on the hunt for makeup that won't irritate my acne and that I can recommend to my clients – here's the list I've compiled over the years!
Sections
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Primer
Base
Concealer
Blush
Primer
Acne safe primers!
Acne safe and great for oily skin + larger pores.
Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer
The hype is REAL. Probably my favorite primer of all time. Hydrating, tacky and long lasting – acne safe too!
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
A great acne safe primer option for my acne prone babes!
Vanish™ Airbrush Primer
An oldie but has been around for a while because it's that good – and safe for acne prone skin!
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
An acne safe choice from a brand that really cares about their ingredients, this primer is great if you have oily, combo or normal skin and has natural antioxidants to protect your skin from the aggressors of pollution & oxidative stress!
The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer
The iconic dupe for tatcha’s OG primer and its actually acne safe!
Poreless Putty Face Primer
Base
Acne Safe Foundations!
Acne safe foundation that has sunscreen and a skin-like finish!
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
Acne safe, full coverage!
Airbrush Flawless Foundation: Full Coverage ...
Double wear has been around for so long because it's so good. It's also acne safe so we loveee that! A makeup artist go to and has full, buildable coverage.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
My favorite high end foundation that just happens to be acne safe! Buildable coverage, but not too heavy which I love.
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
I was so happy to find out sheer glow is acne safe, my best friend and I used this in high school and it’ll always be a go to for me!
Sheer Glow Foundation
I’m a HUGE fan of stick/cream foundation, and Dior never misses with their foundations, period. This one is acne safe and multi use is right because you can contour, conceal and use as a base layer. Build up the layers for full coverage or blend out ...
Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Hydrating Foundation Stick
Concealer
Acne safe concealer!
My favorite concealer for normal to dry skin, medium coverage! I love a glowy look so this is my go-to for medium coverage and a hydrated look. Acne safe too of course!
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Medium/full coverage. Acne safe! A staple in a flawless full face. Been a favorite since 2016!
Radiant Creamy Concealer
It cosmetics always comes through with the acne safe makeup, this concealer is a great option for a no-makeup makeup vibe!
Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer
We love our tarte shape tape dupe! Acne safe and full coverage!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
We love an acne-safe, bright under eye! Saie is a great brand if you’re ingredient conscious or acne prone!
Hydrabeam
Pat Mcgrath is one of my favorite makeup artists and it shows through the quality of her products, this concealer is acne safe and this is a BIPOC owned brand so you better support!
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer - PAT McGRATH LABS
Blush
Acne Safe Blush!
This is my go to liquid blush! I've used it before I even knew it was acne safe, the pigment is so good and it blends really well.
This is a great liquid blush for anyone acne prone or not, Saie is a great 'clean' brand that actually performs well.
Saie Dew Blush™ | Liquid Cheek Flush
The pigment is so real with this one. Another oldie but a goodie of course!
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
My favorite cream products come from Fenty and I am obsessed with the fact that they're acne safe too. I love the range of shades, my favorite color is Riri of course.
