Even so, it\u2019s important for us to note that all skin is unique. No matter how many stamps of approval a particular product receives, always review the formula to make sure it doesn\u2019t contain ingredients you recognize as incompatible with your skin<\/a>. Patch test it first, and be sure to keep the rest of your beauty routine the same so you can pinpoint whether or not the foundation is right for you.<\/p>\n Should<\/em> you? It\u2019s entirely up to you. Can<\/em> you? Absolutely, especially if you\u2019re working with one of the foundations within our edit and follow our experts\u2019 tips for foundation application as well as pre-and post-makeup care.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Both Dr. Chiu and makeup artist Jessica Lamb namechecked this award-winning foundation as one of their favorite recommendations for acne-prone skin. It\u2019s like the Goldilocks of bases: not too shiny and not too matte, just <\/span>right<\/span><\/i> and perfectly blurring for a filtered finish. \u201cThis is a fan favorite for a reason,\u201d Lamb says: it does the job in terms of coverage and looks great IRL, in photography, and TV, too. For those with active blemishes or uneven texture from a bout of breakouts, Armani Luminous Silk glides right over imperfections without highlighting them.<\/span><\/p>\n Coverage: <\/strong>Buildable, light to medium coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At the top of Dr. Chiu\u2019s list of best foundations for troubled skin was Clinique\u2019s skin-clearing treatment formula because it contains salicylic acid, an ingredient she notes that can help treat and prevent acne. You get the buildable coverage, the clarifying care, and the preventative benefits in one bottle. Oil control keeps excess sebum (which can clog pores) at bay, but the finish never veers too matte; you simply look fresh-faced and even.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Coverage:\u00a0<\/strong>Moderate with matte finish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s packed with 17 skincare ingredients that calm, soothe, and revitalize the <\/span>skin barrier<\/span><\/a>,\u201d Lamb says. And though it\u2019s skin-focused, The Performer doesn\u2019t forgo wear time\u2014something she appreciates as a makeup artist (and why she counts this as one of her top three go-to\u2019s for acne-prone skin). It\u2019s plush in texture\u2014cushiony, even\u2014and manages to feel nourishing even throughout the day. For oilier skin types this sumptuous feel may take some getting used to, but it\u2019s a dream formula that won\u2019t cling to or highlight any flakiness (typical of a breakout that was recently treated, and healing).<\/span><\/p>\n Coverage:<\/strong> Buildable, medium coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <!– –><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Full-coverage foundations are the typical defaults for acne-prone skin\u2014but <\/span>pimples can be cute<\/span><\/a>, and sometimes you just want to embrace your skin exactly as it is, blemishes and all. Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup is the one for those days (or daily for perpetually troubled skin, given its clarifying formula). Coverage is natural to even out the look of skin while controlling shine. More importantly, it\u2019s oil-free and contains salicylic acid to fight breakouts: a standout factor that makes this foundation a top recommendation from Dr. Chiu.<\/span><\/p>\n Coverage: <\/strong>Natural<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s a fan-favorite for a reason\u2014and another both Dr. Chiu and Lamb list among their top recommendations for acne-prone skin. Don\u2019t underestimate its coverage potential, though: this is a powerhouse that conceals uneven skin tone, acne scars, redness, and large pores with the confidence of a foundation with a capital F, thanks to its silicone-based formula. The fluid-cream texture makes building and blending a breeze, and because it\u2019s technically a CC+ cream, derm-approved ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin E help care for skin, too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Coverage:\u00a0<\/strong>Full<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\nThe best foundations for acne-prone skin, at a glance:<\/h2>\n
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