The Best Makeup For Acne-Prone Skin

Finding the right makeup for your skin can be difficult, especially if you suffer from a skin condition such as acne, which can easily get aggravated with the use of the wrong products and ingredients. I'm going to talk you through the best tips and products for using makeup on acne-prone skin.

Why is Makeup Difficult With Acne?

Acne can not only get worse from the wrong makeup but you can also experience extreme dryness and sensitivity if your makeup is not suitable for your skin.

Another problem with makeup for those suffering with acne is when you use a lot of of products to cover your acne; this can not only make your skin more prone to clogging but can also make your skin look cakey.

There are lots of ingredients that can be troublesome for acne-prone skin and some that are better:

• Avoid products that contain Alcohol, Mineral Oils and natural irritants such as Menthol and Peppermint.
• Oil based products may not actually clog your pores but can add to excess oils already on your skin, which will make your skin more prone to development of blemishes.
• Look for foundations and bases that are water-based products instead.
• If you want to calm oil, choose products with Silica, Zinc Oxide and Dimethicone, which absorb excess oils without causing irritation.

If you would like to learn about what makeup to use and how to apply it to achieve natural looking and healthy skin, then follow my top tips below.

Makeup Tips for Acne

1. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel 125ml with Pump

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel 125ml with Pump

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Acne-prone skins should always start their makeup routine with using a lightweight moisturiser. It is a common belief that those with oily skin types should not use a moisturiser as this will make their skin oilier. This is not true as moisturisers accommodate for the loss of water in your skin, which is essential to keep your skin hydrated and plump as well as balancing oil production. Choose a moisturiser made for oily or combination skin as these have been designed to keep your skin hydrated throughout the day as it helps to strengthen the skin barrier to prevent water loss. I love: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, Vichy Idealia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream and Korres Wild Rose Moisturiser for Oily Skin.

4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup 30ml (Various Shades)

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The secret to making acne-prone skin look flawless is to spot conceal. This basically means going looking at your skin and only covering up the problems areas with either a high coverage foundation or a concealer. By only concentrating on covering only the problem areas, you help your skin to look natural and fresh, which will give you a more youthful appearance. Try to use a creamier product and gently stipple this onto your skin using a small brush or a beauty sponge. This will blend the concealer edges but keep coverage as high as possible where you need it. I love: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, Vichy Dermablend Correction Foundation and Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation.