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 advisor 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
- Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer
- ciele prime & PROTECT SPF 30+ Smoothing Primer
- Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum
- Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer
- DIOR Forever Skin Veil Invisible Hydrating Glow Primer
- E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Luminous Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Matte Putty Primer
- E.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer
- Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
- HUDA BEAUTY Mini Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer
- Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer
- JUNG SAEM MOOL Pro-lasting Prep Face Primer with Blurring Finish
- Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting & Smoothing Makeup Primer
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Color Correcting Primers (all versions)
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Pore Minimizer Primer
- Makeup Forever Step 1 Shine Control Primer
- NYX Pore Filler Primer
- NYX Shine Killer Primer
- ONE/SIZE Secure The Blur Makeup Magnet Primer
- ONE/SIZEÂ Secure The Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer
- Sephora Collection Smooth + Blur Primer
- Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer
- Topicals Sealed Active Scar Filling Primer for Acne Prone Skin
- Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Face Primer
Liquid Foundation or Skin Tint
- Armani Beauty Golden Hour 24HR Lightweight Skin Tint
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Smoothing & Blurring Foundation
- Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear
- Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
- ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation
- ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation
- Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation
- Dermablend Flawless Creator Foundation
- Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
- Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation
- Illuminare Foundations (moisturizing, mattifying, concealing)
- iT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation
- KVD Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Foundation
- Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir
- Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation
- Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation
- Lawless Forget The Filler Foundation
- L'oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation
- L’oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation
- L'oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
- Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Foundation
- MAKE UP FOR EVER Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation
- MAKE UP FOR EVER Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint
- Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Skin Tint + Vitamin C
- Maybelline Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Longwear Foundation
- Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer
- NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation
- Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation
- Prada Reveal Skin-Optimizing Refillable Soft Matte Foundation
- Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
- Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longewear Foundation
- SEPHORA COLLECTION Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint
- Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation
- Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation
Cream Stick Foundation
Concealer
- bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Concealer
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur 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 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
- Maybelline Sunkisser Multi-use Blendable Liquid Blush
- Mineral Hygienics Mineral Blush
- Mineralogie Duo Pressed Blush Compact
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Bronzer
- Alima Pure Bronzer
- Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder
- bareMinerals All-Over Face Color (warmth, faux tan, glee)
- 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)
- Yves Saint Laurent All Hours 24H Hyper Sunkissed Glow Bronzer
Highlighter/Contour
- Benefit Cosmetics Cookie and Tickle Shimmer Finish Powder Highlighters
- Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops (Halo, Rose Gold, Blossom, Candlelight, Celestial, Moonlight, Sunlight)
- DIOR Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette
- 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
- Morphe Shapelifter Micro Contour Stick
- 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
- Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
- Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Matte Setting Spray
- Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Glow Setting Spray
Ready to Take Control of Your Acne?
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