Foundation or Powder for Acne - Prone Skin?

Question

hey all! i have oily and acne - prone skin. but i have to use make-up for my work. i'm a complete idiot on make-up, sho i have to ask, is foundation or powder better for my skin type? wat kind of foundation or powder then (there's loose powders, powder foundation, liquid foundation all dat, right)? do i have to use both foundation & powder?

Answer 1

I use Clinique products because they are made for oily and acne prone skin. I use the 3 step cleansing system and the make up. I use an oil free foundation and oil free loose powder over it. They will give you a free make over and help you find the perfect products for you.

Answer 2

Use the clean & clear moisturizer and oil reducer. It works almost like a mattifier (a mattifier reduces shines and helps protect your pores from becoming clogged and breaking out).It is in small white bottle with a purple cap with a pump. It really works well bcuz I too am the same way. A foundation to use is the Neutrogena foundation. It has acne medication in it. Don't use powder because it will clog your pores and cause even more breakouts. Use oil-blotting sheets.

Answer 3

Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.

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Answer 4

use both....apply the liquid foundation evenly over rough spots or acne, dont rub it in.....pat it in. I recommend using the "BASE LUMIÈRE " illuminating makeup base first, to smooth out the skins texture. It Contains osmopure, an anti-pollutant that helps protect skin from environmental damage. Silicones allow formula to glide on effortlessly, providing a smooth palette on which to apply makeup.

Then apply the loose powder to your entire face. I recommend using the double perfection creme poudre, as it moisturizes rough spots/dry spots as it adjusts to the specific needs of your skin. Balancing makeup formula controls shine in oily areas and hydrates dry areas. Light-reflecting pigments disguise fine lines and imperfections. Crystalline powder allows for easy application, perfect adhesion and long wear.

Lastly the "double perfection compact" powder is easily smoothed onto skins surface with a light touch. You can use it dry for sheer coverage, or with a lightly moistened sponge for a long-lasting, velvety matte finish.

I hope i was of some help.

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Answer 5

use both ,foundation covers blemishes and evens out the complexion powder also hids blemishes and controls shine, i use maybelliene pure foundation and powder and also use a sponge when applying liquid foundation! at walmart i think there is a sale get the buy the foundation get the powder free in the middle isle. lol also try oil blotting sheets at walmart or gnc:)

Answer 6

ok well i have acne so i know wht u should use to hide it use pure foundation by maybelline so it will cover up any dark areas and it will ven out ur skin and it will hide the rednees of ur pimples and will make them appear smallr and pure deosnt' clog pores since it has no oil it's made out of 50 percent water so it wont clog pores like other foundation then use any brand of powder that u like to cover up ur pimples and to give u a flawlees look this will help a lot to hide ur pimples and to mae them less noticbale

Answer 7

ok here the whatyou need a liquid foundation thats water based it should state it on the back and use a loose powder over it to set the make up and it dries up any excess oiliness

Answer 8

I have the same problems as yours and i use Bare escentuals for make up. It works great. Don't use liquid foundation because it tends to make you skin oily.

Answer 9

I would suggest a liquid, powder seems to show more acne and gives the 'dry' look. Try MAC tinited moisturizer, its not too thick but still gives an even color.

Answer 10

i think using both workes best (regurler foundation and powder foundation.) I just started using Loreal Paris foundations and they work pretty well; and they're cheap.