Hi, I really need help for non-comedogenic makeup

[GM1609]

I just want to know witch are the beat makeup for sensitive, acne prone skin. Maybe hourglass, Estée Lauder or Charlotte Tilbury. Please. I just tried hoola from benefit and was a disaster. I need a save foundation, primer, powder, bronzer and blush.

[quspork]

@GM1609  The problem is that the term "non-comedogenic" is more of a marketing term with no real applicable definition. Everyone's skin is different and will therefore react differently to various ingredients. Of course, some ingredients tend to clog pores and cause acne more than others, but in order to find what works best for you, you really have to narrow down what those specific ingredients are for you personally. 

Have you checked the ingredient lists from past products which cause you issues in order to see what they have in common?

[tastelikewater]

@quspork That's a great clarifying point, I should have included it in my reply as well. Everyone's skin reacts differently, but there are some ingredients that are far more likely to cause breakouts or reactions than others. So @GM1609, if you use a site like CosDNA or Skingredients, be mindful that the ingredients rated from a 1-3 (on a scale of 5) are *generally* less likely to cause a reaction. 

[GM1609]

Ok ok thanks!! I will check it out!! Bb actually don’t know the worst ingredients for me. Or in general.

[tastelikewater]

I have sensitivity, mild rosacea, and occasional breakouts. The website CosDNA has been an absolute lifesaver for researching which products may/not be right for me. Unfortunately brands can't be defined across the board as good or bad, it really depends on the product. I did a little research on the brands you mentioned:

Estee Lauder: Double Wear Stay-in-Place and Nude Water Fresh both have a highly comedogenic ingredient

Hourglass: Vanish Stick foundation is pretty good but the Hyaluronic Skin Tint has some problematic ingredients

Charlotte Tilbury: Flawless Filter is fine, the Magic Foundation is ok but not something I would use (benzoic acid isn't my friend), Light Wonder has a highly comedogenic and highly irritating ingredient

Here's what I've used without having a reaction:

Primer: Hourglass Mineral Veil, Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer (better for dry skin), Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector (better for oily skin)

Foundation: NARS Sheer Glow, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover 

Powder: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder (but not if you're sensitive to mica)

Bronzer: The Balm Take Home the Bronze

I barely use blush because of my rosacea, so I'm unfortunately not much help there. Hope this is helpful!

[GM1609]

Wawww thanks a lot. This help me a lot!! ❤️

[TrysBeautyItems]

@GM1609 Sensitive to what exactly? Everyone's are different. Disaster meaning what? What causes your acne?

What formulations, consistencies, type of coverage are you looking for?

Setting powder? I use spray instead.

More details will help. There isn't an all inclusive list for sensitive/acne prone, a lot is marketing that are just words.

For my skin, not all of their products but brands that have worked: IT Cosmetics, Lancome, Clinique, Tarte, Smashbox, Pur Minerals, Bare Minerals, Colorescience, and others.

[GM1609]

I actually don’t know the ingredients that’s break me out. I know since a lot of time I have many pimples like allergies. And the hoola by benefit just made it worse. I need maybe some guide to start.

[TrysBeautyItems]

If you're seeing bumps after contact with something it's a reaction, possibly an allergy as you said, but not true acne. So don't treat a reaction as acne. 

@GM1609 Have you seen a dermatologist and/or had an allergy test? They can help narrow down the path of what to try.

Patch test 24hrs before applying all over, then the reaction if any is controlled. Keep a log of what tried, ingredients, and exact reaction that occurred. I even take lists of products used/reactions to the dermatologist and show them.

Also remember to antibacterial your brushes regularly.