Help Me Buy Makeup

[naeljun]

I switched to tinted moisturizer and used that exclusively this summer. I recently started to cover up some of my dark spots with foundation and I started to break out again. BB cream is supposed to be great but I can't use mineral based makeup because it gives me horrible acne.

[Deleted]

What are you using now? I break out as well, but have had no issues with Clinique, bare minerals or garner BB cream.

[BlueBayou]

I have had good success with Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation....i have combo skin. Do you know your skin type? Are you breaking out from stress or have u tried some new face product?

[explorer2001]

I'm allergic to Clinique which sucks because a lot of my friends rave about it.
I happen to be a huge fan of MAC. My skin is better since using it and they make my shade of pale.
Before you blame that makeup, are you taking good care of your skin? Cleansing, moisturizing, taking off makeup before bed every night, using the right skin care products for your skin type, washing your pillow case often, do you touch your skin a lot throughout the day, rest your chin in your hand, do you breakout where your hair hangs in your face (like bangs), etc.? Any of those and other issues could also come into play.

[Deleted]

Do you have acne-prone skin? What's your skin type? We need more info.

[starburst604]

When I was taking Accutane for my acne I discovered Bare Escentuals. It was so soothing and I wish I had found it sooner! The medicine cleared my acne but I swear the BE helped me clear up faster.

[notatree]

Another Clinique fan!

[udscoobychick]

I use Neutrogena--they make a foundation that has salicylic acid in it, which is great, since I'm acne-prone. They also are the only drugstore brand I've found that makes a foundation that matches my skin tone! (I have an olive complexion, but I'm pretty fair-skinned--most olives are too dark, and most lighter tones are too pink!)

[riverpestie]

I dont wear make up, but I vote for suki bc it is cruelty-free and chemical free


originally, I said "mac" but they are no longer cruelty free.

[farfalla2011]

While I don't always wear foundation, when I do I love Mac! They have several different types depending on how oily/dry your skin is. And they are super helpful when you go in and will help match your color if you ask.

[lookingup]

Origins makeup is amazing. I also have problem skin, and I've used both their liquid foundation and pressed powder. Both are great.

[wrathofkuus]

The Body Shop has some nice mineral makeup (and they're always cruelty-free).