Using the wrong makeup or relying on the wrong skin-care products when you have acne- or blemish-prone skin can easily multiply your skin concerns. Adding more oils to your already oily pores can result in additional blocked pores and more breakouts. Instead, turn to these makeup and skin-care solutions that are built for your blemish-prone skin.

Blotting Papers

Blotting papers are ideal for oily skin types – oil, after all, is often the very culprit to cause acne, blemishes and sudden breakouts. Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands produce more oils than necessary, leading to an imbalance that is often visibly noticeable and uncomfortable. Turn to blotting papers to clear up excess oils throughout the day without removing or ruining your makeup; we recommend Glo Minerals Blotting Papers.

Oil-Free Concealer

The last thing you want to do is inadvertently add more oils to your pores by accidentally using the wrong makeup. Make sure you check the label for a key message – oil-free – before you make your purchase. Because concealer is used to cover up current blemishes or acne, be sure to buy oil-free concealer to avoid aggravating the inflamed areas even more. We recommend Glo Minerals Oil-Free Camouflage.

Loose Powder

Sure to clear up your current oils in a flash, a loose powder like Glo Minerals Loose Base provides excellent coverage alongside a healing component. This skin-nurturing product is non-comedogenic and provides broad-spectrum UV protection as well as antioxidant benefits.

Clarifying Lotion

Environ Skincare Evanescence Clarifying Lotion will work wonders for your blemish-prone skin. This product is built to nourish the skin with its essential water-soluble ingredients that inhibit the production of melanin, which causes discolouration of the skin. Maintaining the skin’s natural acid mantle, you can either use it on small, easily defined pigment blemishes or as a whole-face/neck solution to repair uneven skin tone.

Healing Foundation

While full coverage seems essential during a particularly harsh breakout, it's important to make sure your foundation isn't worsening your acne. Instead, go for a product that provides coverage as well as healing properties. Image Skincare Conceal Flawless Foundation is an all-in-one illuminating, lightweight and water-resistant foundation that heals with antioxidants and vitamins. Aligning yourself with the right products is the first step toward the recovery of your blemish-prone skin and acne. Don't make things worse by using insensitive products – give your skin the nourishment it so wants and needs with the right tools.