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Best foundation for acne scars/acne prone skin?

As a teenager I suffered from mild to moderate acne. Now, at 20, I still have a few scars left on my face and find it difficult to cover them fully. I don't break out in spots much except for the odd one or two every now and then.

Good foundations I've used in the past that are full coverage and relatively good at covering my scars are:

Revlon Colorstay for combination/oily skin foundation

Max Factor all-stay flawless 3-and-1 foundation

Are there any other good ones you can recommend?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    Definitely for acne prone skin you want either a BB cream that is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores) because they are lighter and allow your skin to feel airy if that makes sense or the other really good one for acne prone skin is bare minerals powder foundation with SPF. Mineral makeup is sooooo much better for your skin than heavy foundation! And believe it or not the sun is bad for your skin too so SPF helps. Make sure you have a good face wash with Salicylic Acid to fight zits prevent against more and really clean the makeup out good. Best of Luck!!! <3

    Source(s): Just went to the dermatologist and that's what she told me!
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

    In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

    Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

    In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Lancome Teint Idole Ultra, lasts around 24 Hours.

    It's is medium-full coverage and is build-able, I apply a thin layer on my face,

    then another layer where needed (any imperfections and blemishes etc.).

    I have oily-combination skin which is very acne prone, I also have a lot of acne marks as well.

    I've never had any problems with the foundation. It looks really natural and skin-like but still covers beautifully. It does leave a rather matte finish but I still like to set it with a powder, any pressed mattifying powder will do.

    Also check out the Clinique foundations, Estee Lauder have some good ones as well!

    Good luck! :)

  • 8 years ago

    i use dinair airbrush makeup and it covers up everything making my skin look flalwess...its also all water based so it is not bad for my skin because it doesnt clog my pores...they have a product called perfect skin and it fills scars back up to skin level and then when you airbrush over it they disappear...its amaizng...ive used their makeup for a long time now and i love it...i hope i helped in some way =)

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  • 8 years ago

    ur foundation should b PARA BEN free

    now a days der r BB creams available which r Better dan foundations

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