The Best Makeup for Acne-Prone Skin
2. Read the label.
Beware of falling into the trap of thinking terms such as oil free, non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) and dermatologist tested means a product is right for you. Maximizing the benefits of using makeup is all about reading labels. However, there are certain minerals that are good for your skin. For example, titanium and zinc both have natural anti-irritant properties, which combat inflammation, and a natural SPF 15. Some ingredients you might want to avoid are sodium chloride (salt), soybean oil, and methanol. But, knowing what you should avoid really depends on your skin type, so (once again) it’s important that you consult a dermatologist.
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Bare Escentuals is great and actually helps my skin.
i don’t usually wear makeup at school, but whenever I travel back home (to Nigeria), I always wear Bare Escentuals. The combination of that and less stress heals my skin.
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Don’t forget keeping makeup utensils clean! Change makeup sponges often, use compacts that allow for separate storage of sponge, disinfect brushes often. Sephora makes a daily brush cleaning spray. These steps keep us from putting acne-causing bacteria onto our skin.
I’ve been using an Acne Clarifying Treatment from Apothederm http://apothederm.com/shop-products/brightening-acne/acne-clarifying-treatment/ and it has been working wonders on my adult acne!
The best way to control acbe UNDER makeup is to use the Citrus Clear Grapefruit Spot Treatment – it works GREAT under makeup. This is a great product for layering under other products. Not only does the ph make the 2% salicylic acid effective (and it is a pore clearing agent and is great for sensitive skin) but it contains green tea. The gel formulation means that it can be spread easily – I don’t like liquid formulations. And the price is right!