For years, we have been struggling with our skin not being on the same page as us sometimes. As much as we love makeup, it is heartbreaking to have to see a breakout on the skin. We are here to help you out navigate this by listing out ingredients that should be avoided and products that are recommended by dermatologists if you have an acne prone skin.
What not to choose?
It is necessary to figure out what does not suit your skin to ensure the makeup products do not cause a breakout. While there are exceptions of some products not suiting a particular skin type, there are certain ingredients that are better stayed away from. This is a general list for those who already have an acne breakout. It is also applicable for those of you whose skin is likely to have a breakout.
- Oil based: Any sort of oils including but not limited to coconut, avocado and almond tends to clog pores and instigate a breakout. Products which are oil based such as oil based foundation, or even products that have oils as ingredients are better to be avoided.
- Acrylic: Acrylic is an ingredient that is used in make-up products to hold the substance together. However, for acne prone skin, this is counter-productive since anything that covers pores is likely to cause a breakout, and hence should be avoided.
- Alcohol: As tempting as it sounds, having alcohol in your beauty products is not a great pick for acne prone skin type. Alcohol can potentially create dryness and irritation to skin. For acne prone skin, this is likely to cause inflammation to existing pimples, making it worse.
- Silicone: A lot of products such as primers and foundations have silicone as one of their ingredients. This is to give your skin a smooth and silky effect when applied. However, because of the occlusive properties of silicone, it is likely to clog pores on some skin types and is better avoided.
- Talc: Be mindful of picking products with talc as one of the key ingredients as talc does more harm than good by clogging up your pores.
What to pick?
- Look for products that are non-comedogenic. This term specifies that the product is made with an assurance that it will not aggravate acne.
- For those with oily skin, try and choose products which are mentioned as “Oil free”
- “Hypoallergenic” is another term used to specify that the given product will not cause any allergies.
- As a thumb rule, prefer products which have a shorter list of ingredients since these have potentially less number of ingredients that can cause a reaction.
Products we recommend
Maybelline Newyork fit me liquid concealer
Although concealer is used to cover up blemishes and redness, it is advised to pick up products that are light on your skin and not cause any irritation on the acne. Our pick is Maybelline Newyork fit me liquid concealer which is non-comedogenic, oil free, lightweight and breathable. This is a gentle concealer that also covers up your dark circles, blemishes, acne and redness, providing a natural look and over all coverage.
Which Makeup remover to use?
Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup
We recommend Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup for its formula which helps unclog the pores. It is specifically suited with people with oily skin. With the presence of salicylic acid which is good for reducing oil in the skin, this product is light weight and is suitable for acne prone skin. It also comes with as many as 16 shades and provides a full coverage of dark spots, redness, blemishes and acne scars, making it one of the most skin friendly products available.
Bare Minerals Blemish Rescue Loose Powder Foundation
Bare minerals blemish rescue loose powder foundation is one of our favorites due to the dual benefits it provides. We recommend this product for the skincare that is fused in it. The presence of salicylic acid, kaolin clay, zinc and sulfur helps give the skin a matte finish, at the same time reduces appearance of pores, and hence minimizes any possible breakouts. However, as a pro tip, while using any product which consists of salicylic acid, it is advised to not use multiple other products with skin-clearing ingredients to ensure there aren’t too many active ingredients used on skin at the same time, which could be counter-productive.
Dermablend, Flawless Creator Lightweight Foundation for Sensitive Acne Prone Skin
Dermablend flawless creator lightweight foundation is specifically designed for sensitive and acne prone skin types. It has minimum number of ingredients which suit all of the skin types and are free of causing possible irritation to skin. It is also an oil-free and water-free formula that gives full coverage without clogging pores and gives an even finish on the skin. This product also comes with around 21 shades, and is formulated without parabens since it is a vegan formula. Additionally, this foundation is fragrance-free reducing the risk of skin irritation and is non-comedogenic, making it easily one of our top picks.
For those of you who want to check out makeup removal products that would suit your sensitive skin, check here.
