Foundation for really pale, acne prone skin??

Jan 10, 2014

Brandy S.

I have similar skin and I've been using lancome teint miracle and I love the coverage and finish it gives ❤️ I've also started using a clarisonic and an all natural moisturizer :)

Jan 10, 2014

StacyAnn B.

Clarisonic and Nars Sheer Glow Foundation.

Jan 10, 2014

Shauna S.

Tarte foundation comes in a large variety of colours especially for very pale skin and it's also very healthy for your skin. MUFE Mat Velvet + also has a large variety of colours and is supposed to be not be irritating.

Jan 10, 2014

Lama K.

Take a look at the cover fx line! They incorporate acne fighting ingredients so it can benefit you. They also have many different finishes, colors, types, etc.

P.S. : yes everyone needs a clarisonic in their life. Its the greatest investment you can make for your skin forever and it helps different skin issues so it works differently for everybody. I don't go a day without mine!

Jan 10, 2014

Natalie T.

Though I'm not quite as fair as you, it sounds like we have some similar skin qualities. What foundation (s) are you using right now? Most of the time I'm too lazy to use foundation, so I'm really no help, sorry. But I am excited to read the other ladies suggestions =)
Is your redness from broken capillaries at all or is it just a natural flush? I have a natural flush to my cheeks (and nose) with a couple of spots that have broken capillaries. I kind of hate my Clarisonic... I've had it for just over a year now and the first 4-6 months of having it, I went through so many different routines to try to make it work, but I feel like it made my skin worse! I tried a variety of brush heads, cleansers, strength of vibration settings, and altered the frequency of use. I still didn't like it very much. It made my skin soft at first, but it increased my blackheads, made me break out more than normal (even after "purging"), and made my skin SO red & irritated (especially my broken capillaries). I stopped using it for about 4-6 months and my skin was not doing very well without it either! Though my redness went back to normal, the increased breakouts stayed the same and fairly regular. My skin was actually good before I bought the Clarisonic but it has been problematic since! =/ I just picked it back up again and have been trying to incorporate it into my routine with a delicate brush head and less frequent use. Its not as bad as before, but I still don't love it, and I try not to use it on my already red cheeks which has helped. I think because I am quite pale and naturally red in some areas, it is just way too much for my skin and shows that WAY too easily. I think if I had darker skin OR less pre-existing redness it would not be noticeable, but when both of those things are stacked against me, it just doesn't work. I REALLY want to love this thing, hence why I am giving it another chance after battling with it for so long. I've read a couple of reviews on the Foreo Luna, which I think may be better suited for me or skin like ours... I may make that investment in the near future if I can't get the Clarisonic to work for my skin this time around. It sounded like 99% of the people who had a Clarisonic LOVED it, I never thought I would be one of the very few people who it didn't work for... especially since I started out with pretty great skin to begin with! Now I'm left with acne prone, red, sensitive skin that I am trying so hard to work with =/ I don't want to discourage you from getting one, but I just wanted you to know what it did for my skin since it sounds fairly similar to yours with the fair complexion, redness, and (now) acne prone areas.

Jan 10, 2014

Shauna S.

Yes check out their Maracuja Miracle Foundation 12-Hour Broad Spectrum SPF 15. It contains anti inflammatory properties and contains vitamins like a and e. (: The only problem is that they don't have a huge variety of colours in that line.

Jan 10, 2014

Brandy S.

The clarisonic will make your skin look terrible the first week or so but after that you will see clearer, glowing skin with tighter pores and less oil :) you should also invest in a night&day serum. Since I've begun using those, my redness has diminished and my skin is less combination and more normal.

Jan 10, 2014

Brandy S.

The coverfx looks really promising!! I want to try it too when I have more $ :D.

Jan 10, 2014

Veronica B.

My skin used to have a bit of mild acne and I purchased MUFE liquid foundation and it covered it up nicely. After applying you can just dot a small amount on all your problem areas and then bounce a blending sponge over it. I also recommend the MUFE translucent powder to set it. Ever since I got the makeup my skin has improved and I am now completely clear. However I don't know if I can contribute that to the makeup. Could be the use of honey as a face wash and my origins products and my vitamin D supplement, but the makeup obviously didnt worsen the problem.

Jan 10, 2014

Veronica B.

Clarisonic is supposed to like "deep clean" your pores and many MANY people experience increased acne "at first". Because it is "getting out all that extra stuff you didn't even know you had!" The clarisinic people will tell you that this is just part of the process. In my own acne clearing journey I find you don't need to go through any detoxifying or worsening of acne stages before clearing your acne. I believe it should just fade away gradually without further inflammation. I found taking vitamin D helped clear my skin as well as washing face in the morning with honey because honey is acidic and your skin should be acidic in order to inhibit bacteria growth. Also I have an oil cleanser from origins to take my makeup off. I used to make my own oil cleanser but I realized that high end store bought oil cleansers get the formulas just right and it has not clogged my pores. Focus on trying to not irritate your skin.

Jan 10, 2014

Alyx T.

I suggest tartes liquid foundation, there's two of them and the one without SPF, the Amazonian clay one has improved my skin so much. it's a medium coverage though. And I suggest not using naked foundation, Everyone I know with acne says it does cover it well, but if you wear everyday your acne gets worse. So I'd suggest sampling it a few days first before buying a bottle. Also it might not be good for pale, I'm in the palest shade and it's dark on me.

Jan 10, 2014

Veronica B.

^^ ya my skin was in bad shape when I regularly used UB naked skin foundation

Jan 10, 2014

Lizzy W.

I agree, I think CoverFX is your best option. Some other foundations to look into are Clinique Acne Solutions, Neutrogena SkinClearing, and my personal favorite, Almay Clear Complexion.

Jan 11, 2014

Lily M.

Mac has a great selection for all skin tones.

Jan 11, 2014

Stephanie S.

I also agree with checking out coverfx. I have heard so many great things about their foundation's.

Jan 11, 2014

Stefani S.

I'm also pale and acne-prone, and I love UB Naked Skin. I have already repurchased! Because I'm on Beautylish because I can't sleep and it's 5am, I can't remember the exact ingredients that help to improve skin, but I can tell you I get lots of compliments on my skin, even when I feel like I'm having especially gross days! I work in retail so I see a lot of people every day, and I've had customers mention this to me. It definitely isn't a full coverage, and almost seems sheer because it is so light, but I find it provides about medium, which is what I was looking for. I always finish it off with a tinted loose powder that matches my skin tone. I was using a Clinique one until they discontinued, so I'm currently on a Laura Mercier mineral loose powder. I find whatever "holes" are filled in with the coverage from the powder.
I was looking for a new foundation too a few months ago, and I tried samples of about 6 different foundations to try and find what gave the best finish and was under $50 (if I could help it). I even asked people at work from day to day which looked best - some probably thought I was crazy because they all looked so similar! They did say Naked Skin gave me a nice glow without being shimmery or iridescent.
Good luck!

Jan 11, 2014

Stefani S.

Oh, I'm also cool to neutral undertoned (is that even a word? Like I said, can't sleep!) and I found the shade selection especially diverse for us porcelain girls!

Jan 11, 2014

Devin P.

I have the same problem and I finally found a good one maybeline fit me. you'll get full coverage its so light and Smooth I love it.

Jan 11, 2014

Brittany A.

Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation is great, it isn't full coverage but it helps a lot. I do one light layer (so no building) and I only have to use a little bit of their concealer. Also since I have been using it I have noticed I have had less acne. The product is really light (always forget I have it on) and requires only a tiny bit.
I also think Kat Von D liquid is great, the coverage is amazing, and if applied with a slightly damp sponge it only requires a tiny amount and feels very light (again I forget about it). My only complaint about it is that for my paleness, they don't make a concealer that matches, the lightest is still too dark for the foundation, and my other concealers are all slightly off, so I prefer sticking with UD.

Jan 11, 2014

Emily P.

To be honest, I don't trust any foundation to fight or combat acne. That's generally the job of skin care. I'm sure someone out there has had positive results with a foundation improving their skin, but your best bet would be to go to the dermatologist and have he/she prescribe something for your skin. I'm not sure how important the skin clearing properties of a foundation are for you, but I would say just go to the derm and clear your skin that way :)

Jan 11, 2014

Nicolette S.

Clinique has an acne prone foundation , also cover fx is great it's oil free and has amazing coverage as well try the cream foundation but I agree w. Emily try investing in a clarisonic and take the skin iq at any local sephora online or in store grab some samples to see how your skin will react first, skin care it's important takes care of the root of the problem also it's important to exfoliate your skin 2x a week and treat your skin to some facials for example glam glow mud mask ( white one) works wonders for your skin I love it  😁