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Makeup Products I Tried As An Acne and Oily Skin Girly
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items I have acne-prone, oily skin with texture, scars, and the occasional dry patch, so I’m very picky with base makeup. These are products I’ve personally tried while building my makeup collection in the US. This list is 100% honest: what worked, what di...
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Base Makeup Products I’ve Tried
New Setting & Finishing Sprays I Trust for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Blushes I’ve Tried on Acne-Prone, Oily Skin
Powders I Use for Setting, Blurring, and Finishing (Oily & Acne-Prone Skin)
Base Makeup Products I’ve Tried
These are foundations, skin tints, and concealers I’ve tested on real acne, texture, and oil, not just first impressions.
Shade matching is… an experience. If you know, you know 😅 Very fragrance-heavy and can feel greasy on oily days, but the finish is beautiful. This is ultra-light coverage, it won’t cover acne, but it makes skin look healthy and glowy without emphasi...
MAKE UP FOR EVER Super Boost Skin Tint (Tinted Moisturizer)
I just tested this out recently, so far so good. Its just light to medium coverage. The finish is so good, makes my skin look hydrated. It has very thin consistency and gives you that “my skin but better feel.” What I didn’t like is that no matter ho...
NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
My holy grail for spot concealing. This covers acne marks and scars so well with very little product. It is very matte and can be drying, so I never use this under my eyes — strictly for blemishes only. If you have acne, this is worth trying.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer
The shade match is perfection. Coverage and finish are both 💯. It gives solid coverage without emphasizing dry patches and layers beautifully with other complexion products. This is one of those dependable foundations that just works, especially whe...
Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation SPF 25
Very skin-like and comfortable on the face. It gives medium coverage with a natural finish that doesn’t feel heavy or cakey. On my oily skin, it looks great at first but needs setting and occasional blotting throughout the day. I love how it doesn’t ...
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation
High coverage and very affordable. This covers acne and discoloration really well, but it can look heavy if you use too much. On oily skin, it lasts, but it can emphasize texture if you don’t prep properly. I use this sparingly for spot concealing ra...
L'Oréal Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer
Creamy, full coverage, and very smoothing under the eyes. It brightens without looking dry, which I appreciate because matte concealers usually scare me. For acne spots, it works but needs to be set well on oily skin. Definitely more of a luxe, perfe...
Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer | 16 Hour Wear
New Setting & Finishing Sprays I Trust for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
These are the setting and finishing sprays I actually reach for to lock in my base. Some are for serious oil control and long days, while others are for melting makeup together so it looks more skin-like. I use these depending on how oily my skin is,...
This one means business. It locks makeup in and seriously controls oil, my base does not move once this sets. That said, it’s very mattifying and can feel tight if your skin is dehydrated. I only use this on long days or full-glam moments when I need...
ONE/SIZE On ’Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
This is like a setting spray and blurring filter in one. It melts powders into the skin so your makeup looks smoother and more skin-like instead of cakey. I love this when my base looks a little too matte or heavy. It doesn’t control oil as aggressiv...
ONE/SIZE Powder Melt Setting Spray
Affordable, long-lasting, and actually works. It helps extend wear and keeps my makeup in place without feeling heavy or sticky. It doesn’t control oil as intensely as ONE/SIZE, but for everyday wear or touch-ups, this is a solid option, especially f...
L’Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist
This is my go-to for melting makeup together. It takes away that powdery, cakey look and makes everything look more skin-like and fresh. It doesn’t control oil or extend wear on its own, so I use this more as a finishing step or between layers rather...
MAC Fix+ Original Setting Spray
This one actually helps with longevity. It keeps my makeup looking fresh for hours without making my skin feel tight or dry. Oil control is moderate, not extreme, but it’s great for everyday wear when I want my makeup to last without going full matte...
MAC Fix+ Stay Over Long-Lasting Setting Spray
Blushes I’ve Tried on Acne-Prone, Oily Skin
Blush is tricky when you have texture, oil, and acne marks, the wrong formula can emphasize pores or disappear fast. These are blushes I’ve personally tried and how they actually perform on my skin. I’m sharing what lasts, what blends well over acne,...
Super creamy and very pigmented, a little goes a long way. It blends easily and melts into the skin without disturbing my base, which I love when I’m breaking out. On oily skin, it looks best when lightly set because it can fade faster if worn alone....
NYX Buttermelt Blush
A soft, natural pink that gives that “healthy flush” look. The formula is smooth, buildable, and doesn’t cling to texture or emphasize pores. It lasts well on oily skin and layers nicely over foundation without lifting. This is one of those reliable ...
NARS Blush in Amour
Very dewy and lightweight with a fresh, natural finish. It gives a cute, barely-there flush that’s perfect for no-makeup makeup days. On oily skin, it doesn’t last long on its own and needs setting to stay put. I like this more for quick errands or m...
Rhode Pocket Blush in Tan Lines
The color and finish are beautiful, but on my skin this moves my base. Every time I blend it on top of foundation, it lifts and shifts whatever’s underneath, especially on acne or textured areas. I’ve tried different tools and lighter layers, but it ...
YSL Liquid Blush
Powders I Use for Setting, Blurring, and Finishing (Oily & Acne-Prone Skin)
Powders are essential for controlling oil without ruining your base. These are the setting, perfecting, and finishing powders I’ve personally tried and how they perform on oily, acne-prone skin, including which ones actually blur, which help makeup l...
This gives strong oil control and a very smooth, blurred finish. It sets makeup well and helps my base last longer, especially in my T-zone. That said, it can look heavy if you use too much and may emphasize dryness on textured areas. I use this stra...
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder
Very lightweight and natural-looking. It sets makeup without taking away the skin-like finish, which I appreciate on acne days. Oil control is on the lighter side, so I reach for this on normal-to-light oil days or when I don’t want to look too matte...
Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Talc-Free Powder
A classic for a reason. It sets makeup beautifully without changing the finish too much and works well under the eyes and on textured areas. Oil control is moderate, not extreme, but it keeps makeup looking polished and smooth throughout the day.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Affordable and surprisingly good at blurring pores. It helps control shine and smooths the skin without feeling heavy. Compared to high-end powders, it can look a little more matte, but for the price and performance, it’s a solid everyday option for ...
L’Oréal Infallible Blur-fection Loose Setting Powder