Hello! I'm extremely new to this site (just created my account five minutes ago :D) and was wondering if anyone could tell me what makeup I should buy. I just turned 18, so (hopefully) my acne should start going away as puberty and all that stops, but as of now I still have some scarring, lots of redness, and just acne. I'm not really ashamed of it anymore, it's been far too long, but I'm going to school soon and want an easy routine in the morning that'll last all day, and still provide a little coverage. I realize to cover EVERYTHING I'd need a face full of makeup, but I'm wondering if anyone has a light daily makeup routine they follow? I mainly want to get rid of the redness and oil all over my face-- my acne can be somewhat visible. I've only ever used liquid foundation, but I'm open to all types.
For reference, my skin is extremely sensitive and very oily. I'm also super pale (not fun for finding makeup haha) and at Sephora I did the color IQ and got 1Y01. I have some makeup for that skin tine, MAKEUP FOR EVER, and while it matches, it makes my face RIDICULOUSLY oily. Granted, when I wear it casually I don't use primer because I'm terrible. Anyway, thanks in advance to anyone who responds. My main worry is finding a shade that actually matches, and won't make my look like I sprayed myself with liquid Cheetos.
Hi, the best foundation I have ever had (having tried tons over the years!) for good cover-up that doesn't feel too thick AND doesn't aggravate my skin (all foundations will, since they are clogging pores, but this one has been the best) is Estee Lauder Double Wear. They have tons of shades and will definitely have one to match super light skin.
Personally, for day-to-day wear now I am older, I use RMS beauty 'un-coverup' for spots and redness - it has very natural ingredients and blends nicely, then just a natural blush and mascara. I find that a dusting of finishing powder (white) works well for oiliness, but when I used to live in a hot country I swore by cheap packs of oil blotters!
I never had much success with mineral foundations (the powder ones) as they caused deep, cystic acne for me, but it was probs better for good coverage and oiliness, as you can blend more in as needed to cover redness. Might want to try a more acne-friendly brand than bare escentuals (or may have just been me!)
You should try using a BB cream/tinted moisturiser. It is less heavier than a foundation and would definitely be more skin friendly to you on a daily basis as it is light. It offers light to medium coverage however, it can make oily skin even oiler because it is a moisturiser.. Try looking for a BB cream that combats oil.
Have a look at this
https://www.allure.com/gallery/best-bb-creams-for-oily-skin
Hope I helped!