We've Found the 7 Best Non-Comedogenic Foundations for Breakout Prone Skin
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These seven non-comedogenic foundations give breakout-prone skin even coverage without clogging pores, from Clinique’s Anti-Blemish for oily skin to Lancôme’s 37% pure-water Miracle Tint, Maybelline’s mattifying Your Perfect Matte, a SPF-rich loose mineral powder and Jane Iredale’s Glow Time BB. The article summarises finishes, active ingredients and who each pick suits.
Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Pick Clinique Anti-Blemish for oily or very oily skin that needs sebum control and light-to-medium coverage.
- Choose Lancôme Miracle Tint for a lightweight, 37% pure-water formula that gives a natural, luminous finish.
- Use Maybelline Your Perfect Matte to control shine and blur enlarged pores with micropowders and dimethicone.
- Opt for the loose mineral powder for sheer coverage and SPF protection from Zinc and Titanium Dioxide.
- Pick Jane Iredale Glow Time BB for full coverage with brightening, anti-ageing actives and a weightless finish.
Scan the product notes to match finish, coverage and actives to your skin type, then swatch or sample first; the guide flags the best picks for oily, sensitive, dry or ageing breakout-prone skin so you can choose with confidence.
When ignored, clogged pores and congested skin only lead to more bad news: blemishes and uneven skin texture and tone.
A non-comedogenic foundation will help to even out your skin tone for a perfect makeup canvas without causing congestion.
Keep skin healthy and congestion-free with our selection of the best non-comedogenic foundations. Looking for non-comedogenic skincare? Check out our range of non-comedogenic moisturisers and non-comedogenic sunscreen
Side note: A non-comedogenic foundation is great to put in your makeup bag, so if you're looking for a new cosmetic case check out Adore Beauty's very own clear makeup bags. Available in black and blush, these makeup bags come in two different sizes.
Here Are the 7 Best Non-Comedogenic Foundations
Anti-Blemish Solutions
Designed specifically for oily and very oily skin, this Clinique foundation contains medicated ingredients which work to regulate sebum production and calm inflammation, soothing redness on acne-prone skin. With its non-irritating and oil-free formula, it is the perfect way to tackle blemishes without causing congestion or further irritation. Itoffers light-to-medium coverage with a skinlike, natural finish. Bursting with anti-inflammatories, this foundation will instantly cool and soothe skin for an overall fresher look and feel.
Miracle Tint
This foundation provides sheer-to-medium coverage and has a 37% pure-water formulation to nourish and hydrate the skin for a natural and luminous finish. This makeup also contains Rose Extracts, which soothe inflammation while minimising redness and balancing uneven skin tones. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this oil-free foundation by Lancôme never feels heavy or noticeable on the skin. Instead, the formula blends in effortlessly for a weightless finish.
Your Perfect Matte
A non-comedogenic foundation designed to smooth skin and minimise the look and feel of enlarged pores. To control shine and blur imperfections, this Maybelline foundation contains micropowders that absorb excess oils, diffuse fine, and blur uneven skin tones and textures. The makeup also contains Magnesium Sulphate, which hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation. Dimethicone smooths enlarged pores while forming a protective barrier on the skin to prevent dehydration.
Pure Mineral Foundation
Offering sheer coverage with a natural foundation, this loose powder blends seamlessly into the skin without ever caking or settling into fine lines and wrinkles. The powder helps minimise redness and improve skin’s luminosity while protecting it with natural SPF from Zinc and Titanium Dioxide. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid Microspheres, which nourish the complexion with moisture to minimise dehydration-induced fine lines for a smooth and airbrushed finish.
Glow Time
Glow Time is infused with anti-ageing actives to minimise fine lines, enlarged pores, and pigmentation while protecting skin from environmental aggressors. Grapefruit Extract brightens the complexion while offering antioxidant protection, and Apple Fruit Extract improves skin tone and clarity. Delivering a full-coverage finish, Jane Iredale’s BB Cream manages to stay weightless on the skin, blending effortlessly into your complexion for an airbrushed yet natural finish.
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