Got Acne or Dry Patches? Here's a Guide to the Best Makeup for Your Skin
The key to having a beat face (that’s Internet speak for flawless makeup, FYI) is to find products that address your skin concerns. Whether you have large pores or dry patches, we’ve got you covered with specific recommendations.
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If you're prone to pimples:
Foundation: Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation has a doe foot applicator (you know, the pointy tip that usually comes in a lip gloss) and a full coverage formula that makes it easy to target any areas of redness.
Concealer: Almay Clear Complexion Concealer contains salicylic acid in the formula to help clear blemishes while concealing them.
Blush: L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush is oil-free and non-comedogenic. (Translation: It will give you a nice flush of color without clogging your pores.)
Bonus: Brush IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Micro-Powder over your face to set everything in place.
To buy: L’Oréal Paris ($8); Almay ($9); IT Cosmetics ($24); Wander Beauty ($40)
If you always get dry patches:
Foundation: Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation is made with 60 percent charged water and soothing botanicals like aloe and chamomile to hydrate skin while evening out your complexion.
Concealer: Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher Conceal & Treat Stick has squalene and glycerin so it camouflages dark under-eyes and blotchy skin without getting crepey.
Blush: Rituel de Fille Inner Glow Créme Pigment has a dewy finish and subtle iridescence that brightens up your face instantly.
Eye Makeup: Jillian Dempsey Lid Tints have a glossy, balm-like texture that glides onto skin and won’t settle into fine lines.
Bonus: Add a spritz of Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin before and after applying your makeup. It’s packed with botanical oils and humectants to lock in extra moisture between each layer.
To buy: Jillian Dempsey ($28); Rituel de Fille ($29); Charlotte Tilbury ($35); Tatcha ($48); Chantecaille ($78)
If your makeup never stays on:
Foundation: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation lives up to its name with a matte finish that doesn’t fall flat and a full coverage formula that won’t wear off in the middle of the day.
Concealer: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer has almost 1,000 reviews praising its long-wearing formula that is lightweight enough to blend under eyes without creasing.
Blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay claims 12-hour wear time thanks to its namesake ingredient (Amazonian Clay) that balances any excess oils on your skin.
Eye Makeup: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow can easily be blended immediately after application but once it sets, it’s not going anywhere.
Bonus: Sweep on a generous layer of Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder over your concealer, let sit for three to five minutes and dust away the excess for a smooth, lasting finish.
To buy: L.A. Girl ($5); Laura Mercier ($29); Tarte ($29); Huda Beauty ($34); Estée Lauder ($42)
If you have uneven tone or texture:
Foundation: Dermablend Flawless Creator Foundation Drops can be adjusted to be as sheer or as full coverage as you need. You can also mix a drop with your moisturizer to use on drier parts of your face like your cheeks.
Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer isn’t too heavy nor too light; with light-diffusing particles, it perks up tired under-eyes and diffuses blemishes on the spot.
Blush: Flower Beauty Blush Bomb Color Drops blends easily into skin without accentuating any dry patches or extra shine (thanks to its unique gel-cream formula).
Bonus: Apply Benefit The Porefessional Face Primer before your foundation to fill in any enlarged pores, acne scars or fine lines and create a smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup.
To buy: Flower Beauty ($10); Benefit ($13); NARS ($30); Dermablend ($40)