ISO: cheap makeup for acne/rosacea

Melaine

I am definitely a makeup minimalist. I have been using bare minerals for years but have reached the conclusion that it is too expensive for my light use. In other words, I am spending $50 on it and then throwing it out from age way before it gets used up. I wear makeup maybe 2 times a week. I want to put it on more but it just isn't high priority for me. My skin is a little problematic. I still have breakouts and recently diagnosed with rosacea but my skin is also painfully dry so some products for acne tend to not work well.

I am wondering if it is time to go back to a liquid foundation. I once used Neutrogena Skin Clearing Foundation...does anyone recommend it? Can you recommend any drugstore brands that I might try? Thanks for your help!

9 years ago

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April

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For rosacea, be sure that whatever foundation you choose has sunscreen. You may even want plain sunscreen on top of foundation-with-sunscreen.

I learned from two dermatologists that most of what you read about rosacea (avoid caffeine, avoid alcohol, etc.) is nonsense and that it's caused exclusively by the sun.

ETA: I mix L'Oreal foundation from the drugstore with some Eucerin Sensitve Skin moisturizer with SPF 30.

9 years ago

Thistle

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I am not much help. Like you, I have sensitive skin, but mine is because I am allergic to most of the scents used in cosmetics and some of the dyes.

I also struggle with acne despite closing in on 40.

I started using a tinted BB cream from Oil of Olay with sunscreen. I can get it easily, it is light enough for daily use, and it takes me less than a minute to apply. I put this overtop a serum, dye free and scent free, also from Oil of Olay. I use it for the same reasons as above.

9 years ago

Kim

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Actually, you likely don't have to throw away the mineral makeup. The water in makeup is what can grow bacteria and is the reason we need to discard it. Since there isn't any in mineral make up you don't have the same issues. You will have throw away any make up you buy that is liquid long before you ever use it up, so I'd go back to the minerals if it's working for you.

I loved my mineral makeup, but found as I got older it wasn't doing me any favors (sadly!)

9 years ago

christieanne

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Powders have the longest shelf life as Kim pointed out. If you are worried about bacteria, I would recommend investing in a quality brush that you can keep clean faithfully without it shedding. You can also spritz brush with brush cleaner after use (in between washings) to keep bacteria at bay.

If you want to try something liquid that has sunscreen, nearly every line has a BB cream so you can find any price point. If you have an ULTA near you, there have tons of testers and can make samples even of drugstore brands.

9 years ago

columbine(erin)

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I don't have specific products recommendations. I have found it helpful to look up products on Paula's Choice Beautypedia Reviews. I looked up the product you mentioned but didn't find it yet. Neutrogena stuff generally does well in her reviews though, last I check.

I looked up foundations with sunscreen and this is what I got:

http://www.paulaschoice.com/be.....dations-Wi

This is a product that came up when I was searching, don't know if it's helpful.
http://www.paulaschoice.com/sh.....ness-Relie

9 years ago

Cerinda

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My rosacea has quieted down a lot since I started using Cetaphil cleanser and Cetaphil moisturizer with sunscreen; on top, I brush on a thin wash of Estee Lauder double light foundation mixed with advanced night repair serum. Mineral make-up dried my skin too much.

9 years ago

Greyscale

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As a very cheap alternative, I've heard very good things about ELF makeup including their powder. I haven't tried it yet.

I have a lot of chemical sensitivities and Bare Minerals is the first makeup I've ever worn without feeling sick, but I'm also wondering if a liquid rather than powder would be good as I get older.

And I agree with people that loose powder doesn't go bad for a long time. I do try to wash my brush very often, though.

9 years ago

Kristin L

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I've still got acne and I'm almost 30. Usually the cheap make-up makes me break out, so I wear Bareminerals matte. I imagine once my skin drys out (which they keep saying will happen) I'll have to switch to liquid, but powders for now. I would suggest getting a good brush and really washing it at least once a week. I put a little brush soap or baby shampoo in a jar with some water and swirl the brush around it to make sure I get everything out. It usually takes a few rinses, but it has helped.

9 years ago

Helena

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Hi, I don't have much of an answer, but I will tell you that I had some amazing luck with coconut oil to treat rosacea ... not sure how that would work with the acne, although I was told it is not pore-clogging ... but it worked wonders on the redness. Just an aside, but thought it was worth sharing.

9 years ago

Melinda SF

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I've got rosacea and have worn bare minerals powder for well over 10 years now. Lately I've noticed I felt chalky and ashy in it, probably due to the change in my hair color. as of yesterday I tried out the liquid BareSkin and I like it.

One idea might be to wear a tinted moisturizer/bb cream that you like, there are several that are good for sensitive skin in the drug stores, then just the BM foundation just when you need it. you can find travel sizes on amazon. use the mineral veil each day for shine, or try a bronzer on top of the foundation for a little more color.

I triple all the advice about sunscreen. I use the cetaphil spf 50 moisturizer each day and it helps a LOT. I also use Eucerin skin calming lotion at night and the Aveeno ultra calming makeup remover.

9 years ago

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I find L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation is good for covering redness in the skin. I am not sure about the pricing at your location though. Most places it tends to fall into drugstore range. If your Rosacea is triggered by certain ingredients in makeup, you can also look at brands like Bioderma or Avene that have specialized skincare & makeup options.

9 years ago

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