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Best Foundations For Acne Prone Skin

By Asia Fathima

Everyone loves beautiful clear skin and would do almost anything to get that perfect skin tone. While some are blessed with soft skin free of oil, acne and blemishes naturally, some are not. They try different products to get the right skin they want. Acne prone skin, in particular, needs added attention. If you have acne, you do not have much freedom in choosing any product that tops the market.

You have to make your own considerations in deciding the best for you. This is quite true when choosing foundation for acne prone skin. Selecting the right foundation for your skin will not only make you look perfect, but will protect your skin from more breakouts. Foundation stands as the base for that perfect makeup and a perfect you. Here are few makeup tips on choosing the best foundation for your acne prone skin.

Best Foundations For Acne Prone Skin

Hydrating Foundation - Oil Free
If you have oily skin with frequent breakouts, then you need a hydrating foundation that does not clog the pores. Look for products that leave behind a matte finish. You need to avoid products that claim to add shine or have a dewy or oily appearance.

Liquid Foundation
If you are looking for a foundation that can stay all day long without wearing out on your oily to very oily skin, then you need a liquid foundation. Choose products that are available in a thin consistency with matte effect.

Water Based Foundation
Foundations that are water based with light to medium coverage capacity are good for women with acne. When choosing a foundation, look for thin consistency with matte finish.

Compact Foundation
This type of foundation is much suited for people with normal skin and also, for less oily skin types. You can choose the products that have powdery or creamy texture with or without matte effect. Best products can be used for almost sheer to maximum coverage.

Moisturising Foundation
If you have slight oily to normal skin, then this is the right type to choose. You can find products that come with ingredients such as Vitamin C & E, anti-oxidants, SPF, etc., to give that added nourishment needed by your skin, while keeping oil at bay.

Liquid To Powder Foundation
This type of foundation works well in controlling excess production of sebum and reducing pores. Providing ease of application, the texture changes from liquid base to offer a powdery lustrous finish. Choose the foundations that come in light formula rather than heavy to get that perfect base.

Even flawless oil free skin is no longer a dream. All you need is the right product and a general tip about what is good for your skin type. Foundation is the very base for your makeup regime so choose products that do not fuel your acne. Also, make sure that you choose other make up products such as primers, concealers or setting powders that are oil free as well. Avoid products that contain sulfates, lanolin oil and other ingredients that trigger acne.

Story first published: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 19:08 [IST]
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