Foundation for acne prone skin

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Hi helpful mumsnetters. I am after a liquid foundation that won't block my pores. The only foundation I have found that doesn't give me spots is bare minerals powder. However I am getting on and have fine lines and I find it abit ageing. I much prefer the look of a liquid but all the ones I have tried block my pores. Even the ones which are none comedogenic. I want something quite light. My skin is not too bad. I just have melasma from the pill which needs abit of coverage. Thank you in advance. X

You could try clinique super balanced

I have oily acne prone skin too and boots no7 foundations have been great, no breakouts and good oil control

Which No 7 foundation do you recommend?

No 7 made me a million times worse, I think everyone's reacts differently - maybe go to a department store and ask for a few samples of things? MAC is the best one I've found for my skin, for instance, when I know it plays hell for others

haha yeah you are right at that, mac studio fix broke me out sadly I'm using the No7 Stay Perfect with the matching concealor and loose powder ontop. I think asking the different makeup counters for samples and trying them out at home would be the best way to see what works with your skin.

I was exactly the opposite combo - studio fix is fab for me and stay perfect made me break out awfully ha ha

Oh and blotting paper is fab too. I am always both amazed and disgusted at what comes off on those throughout the day.

Have you tried mixing your bare minerals powder in with your moisturiser?

colourstay foundation

I think they discontinued it in the uk, but if you can get hold of some neutrogena skin clearing foundation (ebay?) I found it amazing. Broke the cycle.

I use Lancôme teint idole...only one for me!

I use a BB creme. It's brilliant.

Estée Lauder Double Wear is great. I use the 'light' version and still get good coverage. Doesn't slip too much either, despite my very oily face.

I do, however, have to remove it at night or I will break out. Perfectly clear when I religiously clean my face though!

Wow thank you for all your suggestions. It seems to be a case of trying different things as everyone's different. It's a really good idea to mix the bare minerals. I will try that tomorrow. Thank you xx

I also love the Lancôme Tient miracle one. And Vichy derma blend too.

All of the Bobbi Brown foundations. Clarins everlasting (heavy coverage but acne friendly).STAY AWAY from YSL Touche Éclat. Its terrible for breakouts.