Pimples always have a way of appearing at the worst possible times… when you’re prepping for your first date, your best friend’s wedding or a big night out for instance. That’s why every girl needs an emergency rescue kit.
While makeup can do wonders to conceal bad skin and save the day, it may also seriously backfire. When chosen wrongly, it can further clog pores, irritate troubled skin and aggravate your acne situation.
As a rule of thumb, look for gentle products formulated for troubled skin, as well as non-comedogenic formulas that won’t clog pores. Also opt for products that camouflage zits flawlessly, heal while they conceal, and stay put throughout the day.
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Colour correcting fixes
When it comes to acne coverage, less is more. Thick mask-like concealers that ‘crack’ whenever you smile are a big NO-NO. Instead, pick correct-correcting formulas with green or yellow undertones, or red-cancelling pigments that neutralise redness. Never use a luminous concealer or one with pink undertones as those draw more attention to your pimples.
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Acne rescue makeup 1
Sante Naturkosmetik Correcting Concealer, $16
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A high coverage creamy concealer with nourishing organic jojoba oil, almond oil and micro-ionized minerals.
Use the nude shade on small blemishes and the green shade on red inflamed pimples. Save the pink shade for your undereye area.
Available at Bud Cosmetics, www.budcosmetics.com
PUPA Cover Cream Concealer in 005 Green, $22
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It neutralises redness and reduces the appearance of zits with its green undertone. This lightweight buildable formula glides on smoothly and won’t clog pores.
Available at Watsons, www.watsons.com.sg
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Correcting Cream, $52
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The cream contains micronised red-cancelling pigments, and anti-ageing ingredients such as colloidal oatmeal, collagen, peptides, aloe and avocado to veil and repair blemishes effortlessly.
Available at SEPHORA, www.sephora.sg
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Heals while it conceals
Invest in formulas with skincare benefits that treat blemishes while covering them up. Some ingredients to look out for include salicylic acid to unclog pores, clay to absorb excess sebum and impurities, and tea tree oil to eliminate acne-causing bacteria.
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Acne rescue makeup 2
Eucerin DermoPURIFYING Cover Stick, $26
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This stick unclogs pores and soothes irritation with salicylic acid and bisabolol. It gives you emergency coverage while working hard to clarify skin round-the-clock.
Available at most leading pharmacies.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Full-Coverage Treatment Concealer, $46
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It absorbs excess oil with zinc oxide and kaolin clay, clears out pores with AHA and BHA complex, kills bacteria with tea tree oil, and accelerates skin repair with high-performance peptides.
Available at SEPHORA, www.sephora.sg
The Body Shop Matte Clay Foundation, $20
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This is a breathable, long-wearing vegan foundation formulated for sensitive and troubled skin. It tames shine with ghassoul clay, and treats blemishes with tea tree oil to give you clearer skin over time.
Visit www.theshop.com/en-sg/
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Sebum-regulating products
Whiteheads, blackheads and pimples appear when hair follicles become plugged with sebum and dead skin cells. In other words, oily skin is more prone to breakouts. These products regulate excessive sebum to reduce acne and keep your makeup fresh from AM to PM.
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Acne rescue makeup 3
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Blemish-less, $70
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A refreshing water-based gel that smooths troubled skin, and controls shine to prevent makeup from oxidizing. Enriched with salicyclic acid, it also doubles up to clean out and refine pores.
Available at SEPHORA, Robinsons Orchard, TANG Orchard and Takashimaya.
ORBIS Clear Day Care Base, $25
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It veils skin with a lightweight pink-beige tint. Resistant to sebum and perspiration, this oil-free primer hydrates skin and fights acne with Gromwell Root Extract and Licorice Extract.
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Clio Microfine Oil Control Fix Mist, $17.90
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The mist is enriched with sebum-controlling powder to mattify and hydrate skin. It balances and soothes troubled skin, reduce clogs and refreshes makeup on-the-go.
Available at Watsons, www.watsons.com.sg
Skin repair formulas
Angry red zits are a sign of skin inflammation. If left untreated, they can also develop into nasty scars. To address this, look out for makeup with skin defence and rejuvenating ingredients.
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Acne rescuing makeup 4
COSRX Clear Fit Blemish Cushion, $39.90
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The cushion protects skin from harsh ultraviolet rays with SPF 47, and soothes and repairs skin with Centella Asiatica Extract to reduce the prevent the formulation of acne scars.
Available at Watsons, www.watsons.com.sg
First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Triple Protection Skin Tint SPF 30, $53
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First Aid Beauty’s skin tint is enriched with powerful antioxidants including goji berry, astaxanthin and vitamin C to sweep up free radicals and calm troubled skin. It also protects skin with an anti-pollution ingredient and a mineral sunscreen.
Available at SEPHORA, www.sephora.sg
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation, $71.50
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This mattifying full coverage cream-to-powder formula gets its colour pigments from fruits and vegetables instead of synthetic dyes. Infused with soothing aloe and antioxidant-rich fruit oils, it protects your skin throughout the day.
Available at Bud Cosmetics, www.budcosmetics.com
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