Acne-Safe Makeup List
Makeup is often a huge trigger for those with acne-prone skin. Many products—even those labeled "non-comedogenic"—contain pore-clogging ingredients that can trigger breakouts. To make it easier, we've created a regularly updated list of truly acne-safe makeup options.
But makeup is only half the battle when it comes to clear skin. If you're struggling with acne, our free skin consultation can help. You'll receive personalized advice and a customized skincare routine tailored to your unique needs.
How to Use This List
Our Acne-Safe Makeup List takes the guesswork out of your search. Whether you’re looking for a foundation, concealer, or blush, this curated guide is your go-to resource for maintaining clear, healthy skin.
💡 Quick Tip: Even with this list, it’s essential to double-check the ingredients on any new products you try. Formulas can change without notice, and staying vigilant is key to avoiding setbacks. Be sure to use our Pore-Clogging Ingredient List as a backup resource for added confidence in your product choices.
PRIMER
- Bare Minerals Prime Time Original Pore Minimizing Primer
- Benefit POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
- Cover FX Blurring Primer
- Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer
- E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Luminous Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Matte Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Mineral Infused Face Primer
- E.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer
- Fenty Pro Filt’r Mattifying Primer
- Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
- Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer
- Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting & Smoothing Makeup Primer
- L’oreal Age Perfect Blurring Face Primer
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Color Correcting Primers (all versions)
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Pore Minimizer Primer
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Primer Shine Control Primer
- Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
- NYX Pore Filler Primer
- NYX Shine Killer Primer
- ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Secure The Blur Makeup Magnet Primer
- Sephora Collection Smooth + Blur Primer
- Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer
BB/CC CREAM OR TINTED MOISTURIZER
LIQUID FOUNDATION
- Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
- Chanel Sublimage Le Teint Foundation
- Dermablend Flawless Creator Foundation
- E.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation
- E.l.f. Soft Glam Satin Foundation
- Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
- Illuminare Foundations (moisturizing, mattifying, concealing)
- KVD Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Foundation
- Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation
- Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation
- L'oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation
- L’oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation
- L'oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
- Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation
- Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Skin Tint + Vitamin C
- Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer
- Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation
- Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation
CREAM STICK FOUNDATION
CONCEALER
- bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Concealer
- Cle De Peau Radiant Corrector For Eyes
- E.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer
- E.l.f. Flawless Brightening Concealer
- L'Oreal True Match Radiant Serum Concealer
- Maybelline Super Stay Active Wear Concealer
- Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Under-Eye Concealer
- Mineral Hygienics Multi-Tasker Concealer (light, medium)
- Mineral Hygienics Wonder Concealer Blemish
- NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer
- Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer
PRESSED POWDER FOUNDATION
LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATION
- Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation
- auNaturale Semi-Matte Powder Foundation
- bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15
- La Bella Donna Loose Mineral Foundation
- me Mineral Essence High Coverage Foundation
- me Mineral Essence Mineral Foundation Powder
- Mineral Hygienics Mineral Foundation
- Mineralogie Loose Mineral Foundation
- Youngblood Natural Loose Mineral Foundation
FINISHING/SETTING POWDER
- auNaturale Pore Minimizing Finishing Powder
- bareMinerals Mineral Veil
- Bobbi Brown sheer finish pressed powder
- Chantecaille HD Perfecting Loose Powder - Candlelight
- Chantecaille HD Perfecting Powder
- Cle De Peau Refining Pressed Powder
- Cover FX Perfect Pressed Setting Powder
- Dermablend Loose Setting Powder
- Fenty Invisimatte Blotting Powder
- Fenty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder
- Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
- Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
- Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder
- Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
- Maybelline Lasting Fix Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Banana
- Maybelline New York Shine Free Oil Control
- Mineral Hygienics Sheer Perfection Silk
- Mineral Hygienics Sheer Perfection Matte
- NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder
- NYX High Definition Finishing Powder
- NYX Studio Finishing Powder
- Polite Society More Than A Pretty Powder Skin-caring Loose Setting Powder
- Too Faced Peachy Perfect Mattifying Setting Powder
BLUSH
- Alima Pure Loose Mineral Blush
- auNaturale Pure Powder Blush
- bareMinerals Loose Powder Blush
- Chantecaille Cheek Gelee
- Illuminare Perfect Color Mineral Blush
- me Mineral Essence Blush
- Maybelline FACESTUDIO Master Blush Color & Highlight Kit
- Maybelline Fit Me Blush
- Mineral Hygienics Mineral Blush
- Mineralogie Duo Pressed Blush Compact
- PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
BRONZER
- Alima Pure Bronzer
- bareMinerals All-Over Face Color (warmth, faux tan, glee)
- Cover FX Custom Bronzer Drops
- Cover FX Monochromatic Bronzer Duo
- me Mineral Essence Bronzers
- Mineral Hygienics Cool Kiss/Warm Kiss Mineral Bronzer
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour
- Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks
- Youngblood Defining Bronzer (Soleil shade ONLY)
HIGHLIGHTER
- Benefit Cosmetics Cookie and Tickle Shimmer Finish Powder Highlighters
- Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops (Halo, Rose Gold, Blossom, Candlelight, Celestial, Moonlight, Sunlight)
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Fenty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
- Maybelline FACESTUDIO Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter Makeup
- Maybelline FACESTUDIO Master Holographic Prismatic Highlighter
- Mineral Hygienics Radiant Mineral/Glow Mineral Illuminizer
- Mineralogie Loose Mineral Radiance
- NYX Born To Glow Icy Highlighter Duo
- Yves Saint Laurent All Over Glow Powder
CONTOUR PALETTE
SETTING SPRAY
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
- Maybelline FACESTUDIO Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray, Matte Finish
- NYX Makeup Setting Spray - Matte
- Tarte Shape Tape Stay Spray Vegan Setting Spray
Ready to Take Control of Your Acne?
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