Why you'll love it: Designed specifically for people with acne, Bare Minerals' Blemish Rescue Skin-Clearing Loose Powder Foundation provides a natural matte finish that lasts all day with soothing ingredients that may help clear your skin.
If you have skin that is prone to acne or is ultra sensitive, then oil-free powder foundation is a good choice for you as it shouldn’t clog your pores. Talc- or silica-free formulas are less likely to irritate your skin, too.
Bare Minerals' Powder Foundation has been clinically proven to diminish the look of acne and address the causes of future breakouts. It contains 0.5% salicylic acid to tackle blemishes fast, while oat protein soothes and nourishes the skin. A special mineral complex helps keep the skin hydrated, and zinc, sulfur, and kaolin clay work together to mattify skin and purify pores.
The powder is oil-free and non-comedogenic so it won’t clog pores or irritate your skin, plus it also contains phytosphingosine, which optimizes skin’s defenses against bacteria
It is available in 20 shades from Fair to Deepest Deep, with plenty of variations for warm, neutral and cool undertones, so it should be easy to find the right one for your skin coloring.
In testing, I found this powder foundation easy to swirl, tap, and buff onto my skin. There was no mess thanks to the no-spill packaging, and I loved how it felt and looked on my face.
As well as being highly rated by Today and Refinery 29, it gets 4.3 out of 5 on Sephora with more than 1,000 reviews. Delighted shoppers reported clearer, more radiant skin.
Pros: Contains salicylic acid, contains SPF 15, good for all skin types including sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin, formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, non-drying, non-comedogenic, cruelty-free
Cons: Some might find it messy
Buy Bare Minerals Blemish Rescue Skin-Clearing Loose Powder Foundation on Sephora for $29