Clean Makeup: Acne Edition

Let's dive into the wonderful world of clean makeup, because let's face it, nobody wants acne crashing their skin party!

Now, I get it - our skin is as unique as a fingerprint. Finding the right makeup that plays nice with your face can be a bit of a quest. But I've got some gems to share.

First things first, don't be fooled by the "clean" or "non comedogenic" labels.

It's like dating profiles – they don't always tell the whole story. Take a peek at the ingredients list. Yep, that tiny print on the back that usually requires a magnifying glass.

Avoid some sneaky troublemakers like coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and soybean oil. They might sound delicious in a salad, but on your face? Not so much.

On the flip side, give a warm welcome to jojoba, safflower, sunflower, and castor oils. They're like the good guys in your skincare squad.

Other ingredients to avoid in your makeup, skincare, and personal use products:

• Artificial Fragrances:

  • Fragrances can irritate sensitive skin and potentially worsen acne.

• Denatured Alcohol:

  • High concentrations of alcohol can be drying and irritating.

• Lanolin:

  • Commonly found in moisturizers, it can be too heavy for acne-prone skin.

• Mineral Oil:

  • Some people find that mineral oil clogs their pores.

• Silicones:

  • While not harmful, some people find silicones too heavy and pore-clogging.

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS):

  • This can be harsh and strip the skin of natural oils.

• Parabens:

  • Some studies suggest a link between parabens and hormonal imbalances.

• Artificial Colors:

  • These may cause irritation for some individuals.

• Essential Oils:

  • Generally not a fan for anyone with sensitive skin. While some can be beneficial, others may cause irritation. Be cautious and patch-test.

• Isopropyl Myristate:

  • May cause pore-clogging for some individuals

Acne is complex and this list is not exhaustive, but is a good place to start.

Now, let's talk makeup hygiene.

Wash those brushes, my friend! Imagine all the makeup and bacteria partying on your brushes. Ew, right? So, grab that brush cleaner and let the cleansing commence.

And now – the makeup recommendations! 🎉 Drumroll, please...

Foundations for happy skin:

• FitGlow - Foundation +

• Exa High Fidelity Foundation

• Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation

• Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation

• Thrive Cosmetics Buildable Blur CC Cream

For concealer magic:

• FitGlo - Conceal +

• Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer

• Han Skincare - Concealer

And for your shopping spree, check out these fab websites:

• coralstorybeauty.com (they even have a brick-and-mortar spot in Portland, OR!)

• credobeauty.com

• Or hit up Sephora for some clean beauty vibes, or go directly to the brand websites.

Remember, skin love is self-love. Experiment, explore, and find what makes your skin do the happy dance. Cheers to a radiant, clean, and fabulous you! 💄✨