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For those that have Acne-Prone Skin it is a struggle to find makeup that will not harm your skin condition. In my personal journey I struggled, so believe me, I understand! We have to look for the best skin products to maintain and have the best skin we possibly can. But, to find this, is not always simple and straight forward; this does take time and a lot of research!
There have been studies that state that using the wrong foundation might lead to more breakouts in the skin (which we truly don’t want!). We want to focus on avoiding ingredients that will clog our pores or make our acne worse. The purpose of a foundations is very different from a purpose of a skin routine product. However, they should have some active ingredients (like niacinamide and others) to help control the production of oil in the skin.
If you are busy like me, this blog post is GOING TO MAKE THINGS EASY FOR YOU and provide the recommended foundations that will help you prevent breakouts in your oily acne-prone skin.
But… before we start…. you might be asking…
What does non-comedogenic mean?
In skin routine, we have many terms, that can be hard to understand. However, the meaning of non-comedogenic in the skin care industry means products that are designed for our pores not to get clogged. Clogged pores lead to acne! So we understand the importance of this!
What ingredients you should AVOID using?
The list will be immense as there are a lot of ingredients we should avoid.
Here are some you should know:
**Please be aware that this list (and the related search) does not claim to be exhaustive or absolute. The Comedogenic Rating provided for these ingredients is merely a guideline, and people’s individual reactions to these ingredients in commercial products can differ significantly.
Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Cotton Awws Oil
- Cotton Seed Oil
- Corn Oil
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Mink Oil
- Shark Liver Oil
- Soybean Oil
- Sulfated Castor Oil
- Sulfated Jojoba Oil
- Wheat Germ Oil
- Marula Oil
Other ingredients
- D&C red dyes
- Isopropyl Linolate
- Isopropyl palmitate
- Cetyl Acetate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate
- Myristyl Lactate
- Dioctyl Succinate
- Octyl Palmitate
- Isocetyl stearate
Now that we understand what we are looking for… LET’S GET STARTED!
CC+ Foundation
This foundation is great as it offers full coverage and hydrates the skin. It has a great matte finish and SPF 50 – it has all in one! It is also OIL FREE and really gentle to the skin (which we all want!).
E.l.f. Camo Powder Foundation
For those that love Foundation Power, here it is for you. This blends with your makeup to provide a finishing look and also provides oil control to your skin throughout the day.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
If you are struggling to find a foundation that will have multiple shades, don’t worry, this brand got you. They have multiple shades that you can choose depending on your skin tone. This foundation is also waterproof!
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
This foundation is non-comedogenic and also fragrance-free. Fragrance can lead your skin to react over time, but with this product, WE DON’T NEED TO WORRY! This is also good for sensitive skin.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filter Soft Matte
This is also an oil-free foundation with is very light on the skin. They also have different shades for a variety of skins tons.
Giorgio Armani Foundation
For those that want to spend a little bit more on their foundation, this is a perfect option! It’s a very light foundation and it was formulates in a way that will not clog your pores.
Neutrogena Mineral Powder Foundation
Mineral Foundations are rare to find, however, this is one of the affordable options out there. This is another powder foundation for those that like to have one in their makeup products. There as a lot of antioxidants and minerals that allows you to blend your makeup.
Charlotte Tilbury Foundation
This is one of the foundations you see all over social media, and I can understand why! This foundation is beautiful and I would strongly recommend as they have amazing antioxidants and its fragrance free. It also leaves you with amazing results if you are looking for a more natural look.
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation
This is also an amazing product for you to use; there is no fragrance, no denature alcohol which its brilliant for our skin. This foundation is perfect if you like that natural glow.
Hope this has helped you a little bit more in choosing the right foundation for you, with a few options you can try!
