Not all of us are blessed with spotless and flawless skin. Some of us have sensitive skin and some of us have spots all over our face. Skin type plays a big role when it comes to wearing the right kind of makeup. And when we select wrong makeup product which doesn't match to our skin type, it all only aggravates the skin issues even more. Acne prone skin type is a really sensitive skin to maintain. And while you'd know what all creams or home remedies to use to reduce your acne on the skin, you might not necessarily know about the kinds of makeup tips you're supposed to follow. Hence, we're here to give you the simply but most important makeup tips that you can use if you have acne prone skin.

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We know that the dewy look is so in trend right now but trust us when we say that there's a fine line between a dewy glow and looking like you have two litres of oil on your face. If you've got oily skin, it's best to stick to matte products since your already oily skin will help bring about a perfect balance to your look. This way you'll end up with a more natural semi-matte finish.

If you're finding it hard to figure out which products are making your skin break out, there is one easy tip that will help you out. Look at the place where breakouts are most prominent, for example; if you have breakouts on your cheekbones then your blush probably has something to do with it. If breakouts are more prominent near your hairline then maybe your hair products are causing them.

Most women are prone to breakouts when they're on their period or nearing it. So, when you know that your skin will probably break out during this time, try to tone down on your makeup during that time or use products that will help combat the acne and pimples.

Most women with oily skin tend to have problems with makeup products that are oil-based as they can irritate the skin and lead to breakouts. So, if you're someone who has faced similar issues, try to use silicone-based makeup products instead as these work a lot better for oily skin. Try to experiment and see what works best for you.

We know it might be tempting to just pile on some foundation and concealer on your skin to help hide that red zit but that'll only make your face look cakey and make your skin look worse. Instead, try to use a green colour corrector to help neutralise the redness. Then gently tap some concealer on top of it and you'll be good to go.

Just because you have your oil-free gels and topical creams doesn't mean you shouldn't try to look for makeup products that have acne-fighting properties in them. Try and look for products with salicylic acid and tea tree oil as both of these ingredients can help keep breakouts at bay.

Alhough it can be difficult to go makeup-free when you’re struggling with acne taking a few days without makeup on can help your pores heal a little bit faster. On days when wearing makeup is inevitable, make sure to cleanse your skin thoroughly at night with a cleanser designed for your oily or acne-prone skin.

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Though most people will attempt to “dry out” a red, painful zit, dehydrating your skin can have the opposite impact. If the makeup you’re using has drying ingredients, like alcohol, it will prevent your skin from completing its natural exfoliating process, which allows dead skin cells to fall off on their own.

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Dirty makeup brushes harbor bacteria, oil, and other filth that can cause acne. If you’re prone to breakouts, you should clean your brushes more often. If you wear makeup regularly, clean the brushes you use once a week. The brushes you use for eye products can be cleaned a little less often (try every other week.)

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