Acne-Safe & Acne-Scary Makeup Spotlight: Patrick Ta Beauty
If you’re acne-prone, not all makeup is created equal. In this Acne-Safe & Acne-Scary Makeup Spotlight, we’re breaking down Patrick Ta Beauty’s complexion products so you can feel confident about what you’re putting on your skin. Review our list below to see which formulas meet acne-safe standards – and which may be worth steering clear of.
How we judge our acne-safe makeup guides
Our acne-safe ratings are based on a combination of ingredient research, published comedogenicity data, and real-world clinical experience. We carefully review each formulation and weigh the potential risks and benefits – so you don’t have to.
Comedogenicity is science-based, but it isn’t an exact science. Everyone’s skin behaves differently. Some ingredients that clog pores for one person may be perfectly fine for another, and occasionally a formula that looks “safe on paper” can still cause congestion in real life.
Makeup is inherently a higher risk category for acne-prone skin – but that doesn’t mean it has to be off-limits. Our goal is to make navigating makeup simpler, smarter, and a lot less stressful.
What our ratings mean
“Acne-safe!”
These are products we’d feel comfortable trying ourselves on acne-prone skin. They typically contain zero to one low-risk red flags and are the options we’d encourage you to start with if you’re shopping for something new.
“Proceed with caution!”
These products aren’t automatic no’s – but they deserve a slower approach. They may contain a few low-risk red flags or one moderate concern. If you already own them, you don’t necessarily need to toss them – just pay attention to how your skin responds.
“No way!”
These are best avoided if you’re acne-prone. The formulation contains multiple or higher-risk pore-clogging ingredients, making breakouts much more likely.
A quick (but important) disclaimer
These ratings are about acne – not “clean beauty,” not brand endorsement, and not a guarantee. They’re simply our best professional assessment of how likely a product is to contribute to clogged pores. From there, we rely heavily on client feedback and lived experience to help guide personalized recommendations – because your skin always gets the final vote.
Foundation:
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation – No way!
Major Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo – No way!
Concealer:
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer – Proceed with caution!
Powder:
Major Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo – No way!
Blush:
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo – Proceed with caution!
Bronzer:
Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo – No way!
Highlighter:
Major Glow Creme & Powder Light Reflecting Translucent Highlighter Duo – No way!