Acne-Safe Makeup Products: Your Go-To Guide for Flawless, Breakout-Free Beauty

Deborah Berry
Mar 3
2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

By Deborah Berry

Why Makeup Might Be Breaking You Out (Even If It Says “Non-Comedogenic”)

Let’s be honest—most of us wear makeup to feel polished, confident, and put-together. But if you’re breaking out and can’t figure out why, your makeup might be to blame. Even "non-comedogenic" formulas can sneak in pore-clogging ingredients that quietly sabotage your skin.

But don’t worry—I’ve done the research for you. As a licensed esthetician with 42+ years of experience, I’ve created this curated list of truly acne-safe makeup products so you can glow without the woes.

First, Skincare Comes First

Before we dive in, remember: makeup is only as good as the skin underneath. If you're struggling with acne, I highly recommend a custom consultation to build a skincare routine that supports long-term clarity. Start by scheduling a free consultation with me by clicking here.

The Ultimate Acne-Safe Makeup List

Always double-check ingredients, as formulas can change without notice. For a list of pore-clogging ingredients to avoid, click here.

Primers

Bare Minerals Prime Time Pore Minimizing Primer
Benefit POREfessional
Cover FX Blurring Primer
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E.l.f. (Poreless, Luminous, and Matte Putty versions)
Fenty Pro Filt’r Mattifying Primer
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish

BB/CC Creams & Tinted Moisturizers

iT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation

Liquid Foundations

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
Dermablend Flawless Creator
Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

Cream Stick Foundation

Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick

Concealers

Urban Decay Stay Naked
Maybelline Super Stay
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
bareMinerals Broad Spectrum
E.l.f. Hydrating Camo

Powder Foundations (Pressed & Loose)

Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Pressed
Alima Pure Satin Matte
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder
Youngblood Natural Loose Mineral

Setting Powders

Hourglass Veil Translucent
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Fenty Invisimatte
Dermablend Loose Setting Powder

Blush

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
bareMinerals Loose Powder Blush
Alima Pure Loose Mineral Blush

Bronzers

Rare Beauty Bronzer Sticks
bareMinerals Warmth / Faux Tan

Highlighters

Fenty Killawatt
Benefit Cookie & Tickle
Maybelline Master Chrome

Setting Sprays

NYX Matte Setting Spray
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless
Maybelline Lasting Fix

Ready for Clearer Skin?

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