The best way to use concealer for oily acne prone skin

Oil-based concealers are  not recommended for acne prone skin, so look for a concealer that is oil free, just like the foundations you wear.  Click here for product suggestions. Oily concealers can give the skin a very oily look (and give you the dreaded shiny face), make acne worse, and clog the pores.  Keeping the pores clear while covering your problem areas is important in avoiding acne outbreaks, so also look for an acne concealer that has a label saying that it is non-comedogenic, and contains some acne fighting ingredients.

<–Yep the shiny face happens to everyone!

Concealers that contain acne-fighting ingredients,  help to heal pimples too. But if you are currently using any topical acne treatments, use medicated concealers with care.

Acne concealers contain ingredients that are commonly found in acne treatment creams and face washes.  These products can be a good choice if you suffer from regular outbreaks. Ingredients like salicylic and mandelic acid are mild forms of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and work by gently exfoliating the outer layer of the skin and penetrating into the skin to help unclog the pores. If your skin gets overdry,  starts to peel,  shows signs of flaking or skin irritation please discontinue use.

To start find a brand with the acne treatment ingredients then find your shade.  Some people choose a shade that is lighter than their natural skin tone, but doing this will only draw attention to the area you are trying to cover. The shade you choose should match your skin exactly. Some have a green tint to them, and although this may seem like an unlikely solution, these concealers do hide the redness that is associated with acne.

The consistency of the acne concealer you choose is important as well since you will need a good  amount of pigment to hide a blemish.  Powder concealers generally do not offer the coverage that stick concealers do but they are generally more easy to blend in.  Some people prefer  liquid concealer is best, as it offers better coverage than powder but doesn’t go on as thickly as a stick concealer. Stick concealer just like the foundation will offer the most coverage of all the options. Whichever concealer you choose to use just remember blending and layering is always a good thing.