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The best makeup products for acne-prone skin

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020 3:24 PM EST

Applying makeup on a daily basis can take a toll on your skin–even more so if you’re prone to getting persistent breakouts. But just because your skin breaks out doesn’t mean you have to lay off a makeup routine. Instead, opt for products with added ingredients that simultaneously cover and treat skin.

From foundations to powders and even blushes, there are a variety of beauty products available for sensitive skin types. Below, we highlight six must-have makeup items to add to your beauty stash.

Cover FX© Sephora

Cover FX Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment

Before you apply foundation, it’s important to properly prime your skin. This product not only helps by reducing shine, it also contains ingredients–ancient African tree bark and orange fruits extracts–that gently exfoliates to combat acne.

Buy it: Cover FX Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment ($38, sephora.com)

Luminous Silk Foundation© Sephora

Luminous Silk Foundation

This is cult favorite with everyone, including celebs. Kim Kardashian has previously praised the product and for good reason. Its Micro–fil technology cover blemishes while improving the skin’s texture.

Buy it: Luminous Silk Foundation ($64, sephora.com)

Neutrogena Radiant Cream Concealer© Target

Neutrogena Radiant Cream Concealer

The radian cream concealer is silky smooth and features an antioxidant blend that guarantees will still be glowing by 5pm. The best part? It’s extremely afforable and found at your local Target.

Buy it: Neutrogena Radiant Cream Concealer ($12.99, target.com)

IT Cosmetics© Ulta

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Powder

As the name suggests, you’ll be saying goodbye to your breakouts once you add this powder to your beauty routine. It includes anti-aging peptides to produce collagen as well as a variety of unique ingredients–kaolin clay, witch hazel and tea tree–that reduces blemishes.

Buy it: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Powder ($32, ulta.com)

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush© Ulta

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

According to the brand, Amazonian Clay minimizes oil and hydrates the skin. Add this to your beauty routine and you won’t feel gulity for packing on the blush on a date night.

Buy it: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush ($29, ulta.com)

GlamGlow GlowPowder© GlamGLow

GlamGlow GlowPowder

Hyaluronic Acid is important when it comes to moisturizers and serums, but imagine a bronzer that’s also packing with the moisture-locking ingredient. This pretty palette contains three colors all with hyaluronic acid plus a TEAOXI Vitalflower Complex that smooths skins.

Buy it: GlamGlow GlowPowder ($29, glamglow.com)