Makeup is a struggle when you have acne. If you do have acne, I think that that’s probably one of the most obvious statements you’ve ever read. Whether you’re trying to hide your acne with makeup or you simply want to try to eliminate it altogether, this list will give you the best tips and tricks for doing both. Acne and makeup will be two issues of the past for you after you follow this list of tips and tricks!

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1. Skip the Makeup when You Can

A lot of people with acne immediately worry about covering their acne up rather than solving the issue altogether. You can cover up your acne, but you should also work towards getting rid of it. On the days that you don’t need to wear makeup, like on days that you’re not leaving the house or just running a few errands, skip the makeup. Your skin will thank you.

2. Find the Perfect Face Mask for Your off-Days

On the days that you’re not wearing makeup, find a facemask that your skin will absolutely love. You know what your skin needs the most, so find something that tailors to your skin’s needs. It will help your skin feel immensely better!

3. Incorporate Your Medicine into Your Makeup Routine

If you can, put a layer of some type of medicine before you put your makeup on. I’ve always noticed a great difference when I have a particularly bad flare-up. I use one that not only medicates, but also takes the redness out, making it easier to cover up my problem areas. They also make a ton of makeup that has the medicine already in the makeup, which is an absolute lifesaver!

4. Watch Beauty Gurus

If there’s one thing that a lot of beauty gurus have in common, it’s not the best skin. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! I always think it’s what makes them so good at YouTube; they’ve had to learn the best makeup tips and tricks! If you’re looking for good tips and tricks to covering up your acne, beauty gurus on YouTube are definitely the way to go!

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5. Make Sure Your Makeup Matches Your Skin

One of the biggest issues when it comes to wearing makeup, especially when you have acne, is wearing a shade that doesn’t match your skin. If you have acne and your makeup doesn’t match your skin, it’s just going to make your problem areas stand out more.

6. Go Matte

If you have oily skin, you must invest in matte makeup. Makeup that promises glow or something similar is not ideal when you have oily skin. Instead, a matte makeup will tone down the glow but let your natural glow shine through as well!

7. Wear a Bold Lip

Isn’t it amazing what a bold lip can do? It hides so many issues and distracts so many eyes! If you think that your acne issues are just too big to cover today, try wearing a bold lipstick to draw people’s eyes towards your lips instead of your acne!

What are your tips and tricks for wearing makeup when you have acne? What tips do you think could help other girls? Let me know what you swear by in the comments and help other girls who are struggling with acne in the comments!

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Splashhhh
2015-07-23T20:03:01.839Z
And dont use oily makup
Georgina
2015-07-23T20:14:12.425Z
I find if i dont wear make up for a while my acne goes down a lot! Also use a little make up as possible focus more on eye make up or lips to divert the attention from your skin :)
Chocolatelovee
2015-07-23T20:44:18.218Z
But luckily i dont hav acne!!!☺️
caro
2015-07-24T09:00:57.593Z
Look for skin accumax tablets they are all natural full of vitamins and worked absolute wonders for my acne :-) I promise
Thelma62913
2015-07-25T00:46:32.416Z
@alka My old doctor had me on a regimen and my skin was flawless. You'd never even know I had acne. But I moved and tried some doctors that put me on other meds, but I never had the results I once had before.
Jackie
2015-07-24T19:35:10.221Z
Clean make up brushes/anything that touches your face every other day with a good antibacterial soap and rinse well with warm water
Cassieculbreth
2015-07-24T02:40:09.396Z
My doctor prescribed me Epiduo. I always thought that proactive and stuff like that were just ways to get money out of people, but then it worked. The only thing is you can't use moisturizers or face washes that have salicylic acid in it or else it will dry you out. But it honesty saved my life. I'm still looking for something to get rid of my acne scars.
Allyfedor
2015-07-23T19:59:00.275Z
My acne is always around my mouth!
prissyn
2015-07-24T20:42:45.796Z
i like to use Makeup forever HD powder and UD setting spray to keep my face cool in the hot weather (29c+)
alka
2015-07-23T21:29:48.712Z
@Thelma62913 that is so true. I just saw my dermatologist the other day and he gave me proper topical creamand antibiotics;which I knew I needed but could not get by myself. Shopping at various storesfir acne treatments usually doesnt work well.