Recommendations for foundation for acne please?

[99littleducks]

Hi,
I desperately need a foundation that doesn't cause a break out! Whatever I use seems to give me mighty red spots the next day . I have used bare minerals once at a counter and I didn't have a reaction the next day but I didn't love the finish. Perhaps too sheer and matte a finish?

Any recommendations would be so so appreciated! Anybody tried normal brands like l'oreal or maybelline ones?

[wobblywonderwoman]

I use clinique anti blemish

It is nice and light

[99littleducks]

Thanks wobblywonderwoman. In the past I have found that clinique don't have a frag range of shades for me (olive skin tone) bug will I look into it again.

[TeaAndBisquits]

Have you thought about a powder foundation? Bare Minerals doesn't break my skin out. I'd even go as far to say that it makes my skin look better after a week or so of wearing it.

[TeaAndBisquits]

Sorry! I meant to say the new liquid of theirs.

[cactuscalendar]

Lily lolo! It's mineral powder and doesn't break me out at all. It gives really good coverage without feeling heavy :)

[onewhoassociates]

Don't use the makeup!?

Try listening to nutritional pharmacist Ben Fuchs if you want to consider something effective and totally different to the standard stuff you'll get here.

[user1475253854]

I am using LRP bb blur at the moment. It's not as much coverage as a foundation so may not be suitable but it isn't breaking me out. And i have very breakout-able skin.

[coffeecakemum]

Vichy dermablend is good. Although I found it hard to get a proper match (Asian skin tone)

[MyBreadIsEggy]

I'm the same as you OP - everyrhing breaks me out everything except mineral powders.
I use Bare Minerals original during the summer because I like the "glowy" finish and slightly darker shade that their lightest shade comes in. But then I switch to Lily Lolo mineral powder foundation in autumn/winter as it is more of a matte finish with incredible coverage, and their lightest shade is the only foundation that is genuinely a perfect match to my super-paleness!

[Tarrarra]

I have started using this...

www.laroche-posay.co.uk/product-treatments/Effaclar/EFFACLAR-BB-Blur-Fair-Light-p20184.aspx

It's good coverage, oil free and doesn't cause me any breakouts.

[user1475253854]

tarrarra do you use a concealer or primer underneath? If you do which ones do you find work well?

[99littleducks]

Ooh thanks for the replies. I've just started using the LRP products so I will look into the bb cream.

I have wanted to try the Lily lolo one but they don't have a counter near me.

It might look into bare minerals again. Thanks

[MyBreadIsEggy]

99littleducks they don't have a counter anywhere - it's an online retailer. But they do sell generously sized samples for something like £2

[99littleducks]

Oh yeah MyBreadIsEggy I think that's why I looked into it then thought I wouldn't match to the right shade.

[MyBreadIsEggy]

They have a massive range of shades, so you might need a couple of samples to try - personally I think it's well worth it! A full size pot (£13-something) lasts me around 6 months!

[katemess12]

I have two would NOT recommends:

• Estee Lauder Double Wear (I'd venture a guess that all Estee Lauder ones are the same)
  
• NARS Sheer Glow
  

Both of them break me out horrifically, so avoid them.

[LunaJuna]

Watching with interest - I've spent a lot of money on acne skin foundation (Clinique ,Vichy etc) and the only ones that didn't make my skin worse were lillylolo mineral (online) and neutrogena anti blemish foundation (Amazon from US)

[katemess12]

As for what I would recommend, if you have the budget, Koh Gen Do does amazing foundations. YSL Touche Eclat is great too, but also expensive.

On the less expensive side, Revlon Colourstay is one of my mainstays. I also like the Almay Clear Complexion foundation.

[Whosthemummy16]

Vichy Derma blend I found was good I would get the powder too though as it transfers.
I've stared to use Paula's choice daily clearing treatment and it's made a huge huge difference to my skin!

[WhereAreWeNow]

I have very reactive/acne prone skin and I get on ok with Revlon Colourstay too.
The LRP BB Blur doesn't cause break outs but I'm not crazy about it (colour too orangey and I don't like that silicony/blur cream finish).
I've just ordered some Laura Mercier Flawless Smooth Fluide foundation. I tried a tester and it didn't seem to cause any reaction and they have 24 shades. I've been checking out a few reviews on Make Up Alley (doing my research before forking out ££!) and everyone seems really positive about it in terms of not causing problems for acne prone skins.

[WhereAreWeNow]

Oh, and Lily Lolo and some Bare Minerals (but not all) are definitely good options if you've got acne. I used to use them but I'm not crazy about the finish (too powdery for me) so I don't use them anymore.

[99littleducks]

Thanks for the replies.

Well interestingly I had my usual Maybelline Powder compact on the other day. I've used it several times before and have always had spots the next day or spots that are already there have become worse.

But this time I didn't react. I did use a different cleanser than what i usually do. I used Lush ultrabland cleanser and lay a hot cloth on my face a couple of times then wiped. (I've never done the hot cloth method before )

So I'm not sure if my cleansing has been wrong all along?! Either way I will try this method again and look into different foundations too.

Glad to hear Paula Choice is suiting you WhostheMummy16 there's so much out there I don't know where to start with cleansing even.

[user1475253854]

I've started using the cerave cleanser. It's quite basic but non-irritating and non-drying.

[ChickenVindaloo]

I have suffered with hormonal acne.
I use vichy dermablend foundation and concealer stick, with a light dusting of setting powder.
I'm not a fan of longwear or compact/creamy/solid foundations.
Make sure you wash your brushes and avoid sponges.

[ChickenVindaloo]

For skincare, nothing beats avene and paula's choice. Her BHA lotion actually caused stubborn (years old!) blackheads to pop out of my skin!