As many of you regularly ask for my recommendations on natural make up for acne, I thought it was about time I compiled a huge resource of all my favourite cosmetics for natural acne healing.
Most of the recommendations below are products that I have used myself and highly recommend. I always avoid hormone disruptors, pore clogging ingredients and other unnecessary fillers and preservatives as possible and always opt for the most effective ingredients that have been proven to have great results against acne.
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primers for acne
The best primers contain silicones that blur our acne scars and reduce the appearance of large pores to create an even surface for foundation. I’ve listed some specific primers below, but many facial SPFs contain silicones which will do the job perfectly! I’m currently using MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF30 and it makes the perfect primer!
- TiZo 2 Facial Primer Sunscreen SPF40
- TiZo AM Replenish SPF40
- MDSolar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF30
- MDSolar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF50
- MDSolar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF30 (UK)
- MDSolar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF50 (UK)
- Cane + Austin Mattifying Primer SPF50
- Priia Acne Safe Primer
- Priia Tinted Mineral Primer SPF40
powder foundations for acne
Powder foundations are the safest option for acne as they contain very minimal ingredients.
- Alima Pure Loose Mineral Powder (44 colours)
- Bellapierre Mineral Foundation (10 colours)
- English Mineral Make Up (33 colours)
- Young Blood Mineral Powder Foundation (17 colours)
- Honey Pie Minerals (12 colours)
- MooGoo Mineral Foundation (6 colours)
- Priia Loose Mineral Powder (22 colours)
- Many other pure loose mineral powders
liquid foundation for acne
The more complex formulations of liquid foundations mean that there are less options that are acne safe as many contain oils, waxes and other pore-clogging ingredients. The below are the few liquid foundations that are acne safe!
- Mirabella Invincible Anti-Aging Full Coverage HD Liquid Foundation (Medium Coverage)
- Ere Perez Oat Water Foundation (Light Dewy Coverage)
- Young Blood Liquid Mineral Foundation (Medium Sheer Coverage)
- 100% Pure 2nd Skin Foundation (Medium Dewy Coverage)
- Tarte Shape Tape Matte (Full Matte Coverage)
- Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation (Light Sheer Coverage)
- Priia Liquid Mineral Foundation (Medium-Full Matte Coverage)
concealers for acne
blusher for acne
- Alima Pure Satin Matte Blush (9 colours)
- Hynt Beauty Alto Matte Blusher (4 colours)
- Honey Pie Minerals (5 colours)
- Bellapierre Mineral Foundation (10 shades)
- English Mineral Make Up (8 colours)
- Many other pure loose mineral powders blushers
highlighter for acne
- Alima Pure Highlighter (4 colours)
- MooGoo Glowing Goddess Mineral Highlighter
- Priia LumiLitez Highlighter (3 colours)
- Many other pure loose mineral powders highlighters
bronzer for acne
- Alima Pure Bronzer (3 shades)
- Inika Loose Mineral Brozer (3 shades)
- Many other pure loose mineral powders bronzers
TOP TIP: If you want a liquid highlighter or bronzer, you can add some mineral powder to a few drops of Squalane oil to make your own lightweight liquid product without any comedogenic ingredients!
finishing powder for acne
- 100% Pure Bamboo Blur Powder
- Many other pure loose mineral finishing powders
When it comes to acne, it’s most important to make sure that all your base products are completely acne-friendly and don’t contain ANY comedogenic ingredients. The rest of your make-up bag (mascara, eyeliner, lipstick etc) doesn’t have to be so strict!
mascara
eye shadows
- RMS Swift Shadows (18 colours)
- Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow (12 shades)
- Alima Pure Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow (15 colours)
- Lily LoLo
pencil eye liner
- Green People High Definition Eye Liner
- 100% Pure Creamy Long Lasting Eye Liner
- Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner Stick
liquid eye liner
lipsticks
- Clove + Hallow Lip Velvet
- Clove + Hallow Lip Creme
- Nudus Lipstick
- Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche
- 100% Pure Lipsticks
- Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayons
- Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil
- Green People Velvet Matte Lipstick
- Living Nature
- Ilia Lipstick Crayon
brows
If you have any questions about make up for acne please get in touch via the comments below or take a look at my acne packages for more info on tailored meal plans, bespoke skin care and supplement advice. Also, don’t forget to check out my recommendation pages for supplements for acne and natural skin care for acne.
Peace, Love & Clear Skin
