Acne-Safe & Acne-Scary Makeup Spotlight: e.l.f. Cosmetics
This beauty brand has a beautiful ethos that we relate to! They aim to “make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, and face.” And also to “be extra without paying extra.” We love it!
For those of you who like to try new things but are also worried about how your pores may react, we’re thrilled to report there is at least one acne-safe cosmetic in every category!
And, fun fact, did you know e.l.f. stands for “eyes, lips, and face”?! We didn’t either! Read on to see which of their products are acne-safe or acne-scary.
A couple of reminders: one product from a line being acne-safe doesn’t mean they all are. And for the best results, don’t try too many new makeup products at once. That way, if something does cause a breakout, you’ll know exactly which one to blame.
Concealer:
16HR Camo Concealer – No way!
Camo Color Corrector – No way!
Flawless Brightening Concealer – Acne-safe!
Hydrating Camo Concealer – No way!
Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener – No way!
Foundation:
Camo Powder Foundation – Proceed with caution!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter – No way!
Camo CC Cream – No way!
Camo Hydrating CC Cream – No way!
Soft Glam Satin Foundation – Acne-safe!
Halo Glow Powder Filter – Proceed with caution!
Powder:
Camo Powder Foundation – Proceed with caution!
Prime & Stay Finishing Powder – No way!
Halo Glow Setting Powder – Acne-safe!
High Definition Powder – Acne safe!
Perfect Finish HD Powder – Acne-safe!
Halo Glow Powder Filter – Proceed with caution!
Blush:
So Blurred Lip and Cheek Tint – Proceed with caution!
Sheer For It Blush Tint – No way!
Soft Glam Cream Blush Stick –No way!
Blush – No way!
Putty Blush – Acne-safe!
Luminous Putty Blush – Acne-safe!
Camo Liquid Blush – Proceed with caution!
Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand – No way!
Monochromatic Multi Stick – No way!
Primer-Infused Matte Blush – No way!
Powder Blush Palette – No way!
Bite-Size Face Duo – No way!
Powder Blush Palette – No way!
Bronzer:
Sheer For It Bronzer Tint – No way!
Soft Glam Clear Bronzer Stick – No way!
Putty Bronzer – Acne-safe!
Luminous Putty Bronzer – Acne-safe!
Bronzing Drops – No way!
Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer – No way!
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour – Proceed with caution!
Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand – No way!
Contour Palette – No way!
Cream Contour Palette – No way!
Highlighter:
Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter – No way!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter – No way!
Halo Glow Highlighter Beauty Wand – Proceed with caution!
Primer:
Acne Fighting Putty Primer 1.8% Salicylic Acid – Acne-safe!
Blemish Control Face Primer – No way!
Brightening Lavender Face Primer – Acne-safe!
C-Brightening Putty Primer – Acne-safe!
Hydrating Face Primer – Proceed with caution!
Illuminating Face Primer – Acne-safe!
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer – No way!
Luminous Putty Primer – Acne-safe!
Matte Putty Primer – Acne-safe!
Mini Melt Face Primer – No way!
Mineral Infused Face Primer – Acne-safe!
Poreless Face Primer – Acne-safe!
Poreless Putty Primer – No way!
Power Grip Gold Drip – No way!
Power Grip Primer – No way!
Power Grip Matte Primer – No way!
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide – No way!
Stay Cool Primer Stick – No way!
Thirst Burst Drops – Acne-safe!
Tone Adjusting Face Primer – Acne-safe!
Velvet Finish Face Primer – Acne-safe!
Setting Mist:
Dewy Coconut Setting Mist – No way!
Holy Hydration! Hydrating Coconut Mist – No way!
Matte Magic Mist – Proceed with caution!
Makeup Mist and Set – No way!
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray – Proceed with caution!
Power Grip Gold (Holiday Edition) – No way!
Power Grip Rose – Acne-safe!
Stay All Night Blue Light Micro Setting Mist – Acne-safe!
Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist – Acne-safe!
Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45 – No way!