Hi everyone! Here's comes the *disclaimer*
I know everyone has very different skin and there are many different factors that come into play with breakouts. It really depends on the climate you are in, the stress you are under, how in balance your hormones are, and of course genetics. I decided to do a post on which products do not cause me irritation or breakouts, with the last bit being on remedies to correct/treat breakouts. The reason for this post is to maybe get an idea of what you can try if you are suffering from breakouts, because I have literally experimented with everything.
My skin type is: On the drier side (it really likes the humidity!) It does tend to be normal if I regularly use my moisturizer or when I visit humid climates, hello east coast! breakouts from cosmetics normally occur on my upper/inner cheek area (think under eyes/towards the nose) and very rarely my forehead. Hormonal breakouts/everyday breakouts always occur on my jawline and the lower/central parts of my cheeks(think right below where you would apply blush).
Foundations: L-R
These foundations, for whatever reason do not break me out, my theory for the two liquids is the high water content, and with the bareminerals the low amount of ingredients plus the lack of the irritating bismuth oxychloride.
1. MakeUp Forever Face and Body
2. BareMinerals Matte
3. Lancome Teint Miracle
Cleansers: L-R
I cannot stress how important it is to use a gentle cleanser if you're experiencing breakouts. Your face is already irritated and you can leave all the bacterial fighting action to the actual treatments. However you also want a cleanser that will actually clean so skip the heavy lotion type cleansers.
1.BareMinerals Purifying Cleanser
2. Fresh Soy Face
3.Clarisonic gentle hydro
Sunscreen: Clarins anything really, but this one is my favorite UV plus Ecran Jour Haute Protection SPF 40.
This specific sunscreen is mineral rather than chemical based which could explain the lack of breakouts, I know a lot of people that have great experiences with Clarins' sunscreens!
Moisturizers: L-R
This category has been the most frustrating for me, I LOVE moisturizing, but they always seem to clog my pores, break me out, or aren't moisturizing enough.
1.MAC Fix+; You all maybe scratching your head at this, but if I spray this on my face before makeup or mix it with my minerals before applying, it really does moisturize, it must be the essential oils in the ingredients.
2.Vanicream lite lotion; Perfection for severely irritated/acne prone skin as it lacks fragrances and junky fillers as well as preservatives, I also like the regular when I am really dry.
3. Dermae Very clear; I use this during a breakout to help clear it. The consistency of this stuff sucks to put it simply so I recommend putting it on before bed. It is very heavy and dries really fast, but it's chock full of tea tree oil , other nourishing essential oils, and my skin looks great in the morning!
4. Reviva Labs Hyaluronic Acid; this isn't so much a moisturizer as it is more of a boosting serum to put under your moisturizer, but I love it either way. Read a perfect review on it here.
Lastly, these are my favorite remedies for breakouts and keeping them under control.
L-R:
1. Sudocrem; for those rashy/allergic reaction type of bumps, smells great too!
2.DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5%; for those very painful bright red cystic bumps, this is the only benzoyl peroxide treatment that doesn't give me an allergic reaction or dry out my skin.
3. Stridex Pads Max; general breakouts as well as black/white heads, these things are like a lesser grade peel you get at the derm, fantastic! This will burn at first, stick with it, it's worth it!
4. Kate Somerville Eradikate acne treatment; takes the swelling away from pimples especially if you have been poking and prodding, a really good quick fix too!
On my last note I would like to say that drinking a TON of water and only water, plus CONSISTENCY has really helped me. The best advice I've ever received is to not experiment with too many products in a short amount of time, as this can really screw with your skin. (I know it's hard and all for us beauty junkies, but it's true).
What are your tried and true products that do not break you out, and what do you use when you do have a breakout?
16 comments:
Great post! I always falls back to Bare Minerals Matte when I go through a bad breakout. I also really rate Origin's Super Spot Remover as a night time treatment for spots!
I really want to try MUFE Face and Body but as I'm in the UK I'd have to order online and guess my shade :/ xxx
Where can I purchase VaniCream Lite Lotion?
My skin breaks out in the exact same places as you! Apparently spots around the chin/mouth/jawline area are due to a hormonal imbalance at your time of the month, so there's nothing you can really do apart from taking extra special care of your skin when you know it's due a breakout :/
Sudocreme is brilliant, such a versatile product!x
@Lydia, you should check makeupalley to see if can snag a bottle of the F&B..have you seen this list? If you've used MAC foundation this is a really good comparison! http://karlasugar.net/2008/06/make-up-for-ever-face-body-cross-referencing/ Although I know how you feel I just bought a foundation only available in the UK blindly
@Kat, I got mine from Walgreens, but I believe they also have it on drugstore.com, it's great you will love it!
@Shanice, I really hope I grow out of it soon, it's so annoying!
Ive always wanted to try the MUFE F&B foundation, but after trying it severals times, it broke me out :(
I have BM powder as well and I can say that I love it:) It's perfect for summer, so light!
I love the Clarisonic cleanser too! It does wonders for my skin. And you are so right, Clarins anything is amazing! I haven't tried their sunscreen yet... I should! Thanks for sharing :)
xox
Kat
www.maryanddyer.blogspot.com
Awesome post! I know everyones skin is totally different but it's always nice to know what works for other people! I've found that cleansers are more likely to make me breakout than any other product so I always have to be pretty careful when I'm trying new ones... I've found most of the Estee Lauder range really good and I like the Burts Bees stuff too :)
As for what I use when I have a breakout it has to be Johnsons clean and clear! Always makes me feel like a teenager but it works a treat which is all i can ask of it! ♥
@All made up, I used to use Burt's Bee's a long time ago, I loved their tomato toner! I may have to try them again.
@Mary and Dyer, definitely try out the sunscreen, it's the best I've ever tried!!
I have EXACTLY the same skin type as you and agree that Lancome's Teint Miracle is lovely.
Sarah x
http://stylesouk.wordpress.com
Oooh. I am loving your blog! I will try the Clarins sunscreen for sure now... I liked your fb page :-) Hopefully you can stop my mine: facebook/cocodove
Nice blog :-)
When it comes to foundation the ONLY liquid foundation I can use it Revlon Colorstay, everything else equals a horrible mess! And I can use most mineral powder foundations too! Great post! :)
Hi! I love love love the Bareminerals foundation. Actually you could even sleep with it on and it wouldn't irritate your skin or break you out (I don't know where I've read that,but it's true!).
Sara
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Great post! I have super sensitive skin and so many products make me brake out. Im in search for new products that wont irritate my skin.. So these are great suggestions. I actually just ordered mufe f&b and cant wait to use it :)
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