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[allsmiles]

I have had acne for a while and I find it frustrating finding a makeup that will not clog and aggravate acne but also cover well. I have really persistent acne and I want to find a make up that works and i can keep using. It seems if i have tried tons of different brands and different textures. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for my make-up deliema?

[Foomph]

Read the stuff that Labgirl posts...my gathering is that silicone-based foundations are the best for acne-prone skin.

Here, read this

[LabGirl81]

Read the stuff that Labgirl posts...my gathering is that silicone-based foundations are the best for acne-prone skin.

Here, read this

That's only if you must wear a liquid foundation (I favor those "mineral' makeups...or no makeup at all). I think they're better than traditional foundations that use soap systems as emulsifiers (due to pH issues mainly). Silicone emulsifiers shouldn't interact with skin lipids the way that the soap systems do, since they favor mostly silicones and not other lipids, like the ones in human skin. I think water based ones are okay if they are polymer stabalized (like the new pure makeup from maybelline...that one's pretty cool, but too drying for me.)

[achick]

I have had acne for a while and I find it frustrating finding a makeup that will not clog and aggravate acne but also cover well. I have really persistent acne and I want to find a make up that works and i can keep using. It seems if i have tried tons of different brands and different textures. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for my make-up deliema?

Well, here's an awesome article on the bad/pore clogging ingredients in makeup. . .
http://www.zerozits.com/Articles/acnedetect.htm

I wore estee lauder when I had bad acne. Then I eased it up later on and used almay. Now I don't wear foundation at all. I'd rec. using a good concealer on your spots and let go of the foundation if possible. Work on making your skin better instead of covering it up with a bunch of makeup. Besides, I think concealer and no foundation looks better than foundation that doesn't work just right for you.

[mkplvr]

I haven't posted in forever, but I have struggled to find a good foundation too. I finally found one that looks natural, covers(i have red marks and a few old spots), and i have not broken out. I usually itch from makeup and i can't use mineral, or anything with "cone" in the ingredient list. So, for 3 weeks i've been using Cover Girl(which i've never been able to use) it's new and it's 50% water. CG Pure Makeup and they have little testers on the display. I bought mine at Walgreens. HtH!

[LabGirl81]

I haven't posted in forever, but I have struggled to find a good foundation too. I finally found one that looks natural, covers(i have red marks and a few old spots), and i have not broken out. I usually itch from makeup and i can't use mineral, or anything with "cone" in the ingredient list. So, for 3 weeks i've been using Cover Girl(which i've never been able to use) it's new and it's 50% water. CG Pure Makeup and they have little testers on the display. I bought mine at Walgreens. HtH!

I really like that one....well as far as liquid foundations go anyway. Really nice feel, nice finish, interesting foormula, cute marketing story, great color (Classic Ivory), and it's only 5$. If I weren't on these topicals I'd use it. It's a bit too drying for me right now....

Maybe I'll try it out in the summer when I'm not as prone to flakiness......

[AndOceans109]

dermablend doesnt break me out at all like all others i've tried, and covers great

[electroscars]

I bought some of the Neutrogena skin clearing foundation and I like it since it has salyclic acid in it. I also like the LORAC line. LORAC is all oil-free and the powders have Vitamin E in it too I believe. I use the wet/dry powder and then the finishing powder. I also have the oil free skin neutralizer which is this yellow lotion that evens out any redness or anything before you apply makeup. I also like the Smashbox makeup primer but I only use that if I'm going out...it's not necessary for everyday applications.

[princess_nannan]

I haven't posted in forever, but I have struggled to find a good foundation too. I finally found one that looks natural, covers(i have red marks and a few old spots), and i have not broken out. I usually itch from makeup and i can't use mineral, or anything with "cone" in the ingredient list. So, for 3 weeks i've been using Cover Girl(which i've never been able to use) it's new and it's 50% water. CG Pure Makeup and they have little testers on the display. I bought mine at Walgreens. HtH!

Are you sure that's not maybelline you're using? They have a product called "pure makeup" that's supposedly 50% water and there are testers out everywhere. I tried it and it made me flake like crazy. Tonight I was curious to see if I could make it work so I mixed it with moisturizer, and it's still making me flake. Only for very oily skin, though it doesn't feel cloggy at all so I could see how it would be a lifesaver for someone with extremely oily, extremely breakout prone skin.

[jgold]

I'm 38 and feel like I've tried a million liquoi foundations! The ONLY one that hasn't worsened my acne (I believe) is Bare Minerals. I don't believe there's a liquid foundation out there that doesn't clog pores.

[Reservechic]

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powders. They come in both pressed and loose versions. It lasts all day, doesn't clog my pores, is oil and fragrance free, doesn't contain bismuth, and looks natural(both up close and far away). You can find it at your local Wal-Mart or Walgreens.

[libbs]

hi guys, im new to all of this but i had such a bad time when my skin was bad, that id ove to do anything i can to help those of u who are still suffering. Before i get onto the mae-up topic, can i just reassure u that UR SKIN WILL GET BETTER! for so long i believed that my skin would never heal! i had no hope and yet after a (fairly hefty) course of roaccutane i now have (almost) perfect skin. Sorry to waffel on, ill get on with the point about foundation i was trying to make - please, please, please....dont just go and buy an oil free foundation! make sure it says NON PORE BLOCKING or NON COMEDOGENIC on the label! If your from the UK then No7 do a great reange all of which seems to conform.... the moisturinsing nes were particularly useful to me as my skin was dry as well as spotty. also i can recomend the Almay 'Kinetin' range..it says it is for older skin but its moisturising, good for sensitive skins and most importantly wont block ur pores! and remember the same goes for your moisturisers.... i found that those for acne prone skin had too many ingredients that irritated my sensitive skin , so stick to something like Original Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid, which is mild and non comedogenic. Sorry to go on but i really hope this helps....i remember how which hazel adverts used to make me cry and id really like to spare u guys as much pain as possible xxxx

[kimmycool]

If you have acne and sensitive skin, it's time to switch to mineral foundation. Mineral foundation is very light and doesn't clog the pores. And to my surprise, it gives really good coverage.

Also, the ingredients do not contain the harmful and toxic preservatives, parabens, fillers, etc that can irritate the skin. Not all mineral foundation are created equal though. Check the ingredients to make sure they are high quality and do not contain Bismuth Oxychloride, which is known to cause itching, rashes and other skin problems.

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Edited by kimmycool, 05 November 2009 - 11:38 PM.

[lokipr]

Every day minerals is the only make up that never gave me acne. They have tons of colors and diff coverages depending of how much coverage you need. Best make up ever and its organic and doesnt have any weird ingredients. And best of all its affordable. I also use this gel my derm gave me. Its called Aczone gel and it cleared me up completely. Best stuff ever!!

[Tiffanyhr]

Here is the ultimate answer for those who need a foundation for acne, oily, flaky from medication skin>>>>>>> Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation >>>>> Yeah, it's more money than say, Walmart brands but this tubey will last you a while anyway. And for the best in the word, stay put concealer >>>>>>>Mary Kay concealer (in the black tube) >>> put it on with a little brushy over your foundation pat with finger then apply a powder to set it. I've always loved Cover Girl's pressed powder for oily skin. Now you will have great coverage that's not heavy and everyone will think you have nicer skin than you actually do. lol

[amyelizabeth94]

I really like Lancome Tiente Idole. It has great coverage, is perfect for oily skin (may be too drying if you have dry skin), and covers well. It also doesn't have pore clogging ingredients (and I've researched tons of foundations and ingredients).

[jo1821]

I also use lancome teint idole. I habe never found it caused outbreaks. Its good to hear from your research that the ingredients are not the cause of my acne. I also use there conceler which is very good to!

[KayC]

100% pure full coverage foundation is nice for me. I like it because its organic (Not photo friendly though) I almost cleared up my skin completely so i have mild acne now with scarring. When i have an event to go to i use afterglow organic mineral make up. It has a high definition look even close up and its not shimmery like BE so it looks great in pictures and gives you super full coverage. When i had very severe cystic acne i tried at least 15 different foundations and my favorite was estee lauder double wear. It actually seemed to help my skin and it really simplified my morning routine. no powder needed and it covered everything and stuck on even though my boyfriend TRIED to rub off my make up -_-... VERY transfer resistant. Non comedogenic non acnegenic oil free and fragrance free. You just need a very good cleanser to get it off. Its almost like cement... Even though its thick I've never heard of it breaking anyone out, and its as full coverage as you can get, but its not photo friendly. You should try to go for double matte to see if they have your shade first because double wear has an odd super shiny look in direct and indirect sunlight. Like you're sweating. Double matte has great staying power and it has similar coverage to double wear. Its more photo friendly than double wear although they have the same spf. Its still not something id wear to an event i know id be photographed at.