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When you have experience frequent acne flare-ups, the last thing you want is a makeup that offers inadequate coverage, or worse, aggravates your already-sensitive skin. A posse of makeup pros corralled their favorite picks in mineral wear makeup so you can save face when shopping for the brand that suits you best. Always start with a clean, toned face and give your brushes a thorough washing on a weekly basis. Never handle your cosmetics products with your fingers. Invest in pump dispensers and applicators to avoid contaminating your makeup with acne-causing bacteria.
Amazing Cosmetics
The Velvet Mineral Press Foundation by Amazing Cosmetics is among NYC makeup artist Josephine Fusco’s top rated mineral makeup options for those plagued by frequent acne flare-ups. Fusco says this brand is a mineral foundation powder that gives amazing natural coverage for a silky, soft finish without any mess. “It's formulated to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while creating a natural matte finish for the face,” she says.
Jane Iredale
Orlando makeup artist Marcella Cardinal uses Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Mineral Powders SPF 20 on her clients who experience frequent breakouts. “Jane Iredale mineral makeup is also skin care, which makes it especially indicated for the acne-prone skin,” Cardinal says. It works as a concealer, foundation and powder, limiting the amount of products you'll need in your beauty bag. The foundation is free of common irritating ingredients like dyes, oil, parabens and talc. It will allow you to cover skin imperfections while treating the breakouts all at once, according to Cardinal.
gloMinerals
When Tampa makeup artist Michelle Phillips has a blemish-prone client, she suggests gloMinerals foundation. The mineral wear makeup comes in liquid or powder form, so you can choose depending on your personal preference. Phillips says antioxidant ingredients in gloMinerals foundations such as green tea extract and vitamins A, C and E protect the skin. "...Green tea is soothing to acne-prone skin. I have used it for years on myself and clients,” she says.
Colorscience
The Colorscience Mineral Foundation SPF 20 Brush has lightweight coverage and is ideal for skin that breaks out because it does not dry the complexion out at all. “It glides on easily and balances out the skin. This foundation-in-a-brush is a great product for using on the go and for clients that don't like to wear a lot of makeup on their face,” Fusco says. Sheer Creme Foundation offers a lightweight, yet seamless coverage. The vitamin-enriched potion contains A, C and E vitamins, which according to Fusco, are excellent for skin that breaks out. For dry skin with acne, go for the full coverage Colorscience Pressed Mineral Foundation that offers non-drying full coverage.
