What Is a Good Foundation for Acne Skin?

Acne-prone skin has special makeup needs. Foundation camouflages and soothes acne breakouts, but heavy, oily foundations cake and make skin look worse. It is important for acne sufferers to use foundations that are light and oil-free.

Medicated Makeup

Foundations that contain salicylic acid, like Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup, kill bacteria and reduce the appearance of acne cysts. In addition to masking pimples, medicated foundations address the causes of acne.

Tinted Moisturizer

A tinted moisturizer, such as Cover Girl CG Smoothers, evens skin tone while keeping skin moisturized. Skin that is not properly moisturized over-produces oil to compensate for dryness. This leads to pimples. The light coverage provided by tinted moisturizers will not cake up and emphasize acne lesions.

Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, two minerals that soothe skin irritation and redness. Mineral makeup does not clog pores and provides chemical-free sun protection. Bare Minerals and Everyday Minerals are two brands that are widely available.

Benefits

Foundation covers acne blemishes and many foundations treat the underlying causes of breakouts.

Considerations

Before selecting a foundation, assess your skin's needs. Tinted moisturizers are good for acne sufferers with dry skin. Mineral makeup is well-suited for oily skin.

References

• Acne.org