Acne-Safe & Acne-Scary Makeup Spotlight: Milani Cosmetics
Milani Cosmetics wants to be known for creating high-end, luxury-quality makeup products at affordable, drugstore prices. We love quality products at accessible prices – but, if you have acne-prone pores, read on to see which products to steer away from.
**For more information on how we judge our acne-safe product guides, scroll to the bottom.
Primer:
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer – Proceed with caution!
No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer – No way!
SPF BFF SPF 30 Primer – No way!
Bright Side Illuminating Primer – Acne-safe!
Erase Base Blemish Control Primer – Acne-safe!
Skin Quench Hydrating Primer – No way!
Supercharged Dewy Primer – No way!
Foundation:
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint – No way!
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation + Concealer – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream To Powder – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Shine-Proof Powder – Proceed with caution!
Concealer:
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation + Concealer – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Undereye Brightener – Acne-safe!
Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint – Acne-safe!
Powder:
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Powder – Acne-safe!
Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream To Powder – No way!
Make It Last Mattifying Setting Powder – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Shine-Proof Powder – Acne-safe!
Blush:
Baked Blush – No way!
Cheek Kiss Blush + Glow – No way!
Cheek Kiss Blush Stick in Luminoso – No way!
Rose Powder Blush – Proceed with caution!
Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush – No way!
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush – No way!
All-Inclusive Eye, Cheek & Face Palette – Proceed with caution!
Supercharged Cheek + Lip Multistick – No way!
All-Inclusive Eye, Cheek & Face Palette – No way!
Bronzer:
Baked Bronzer – No way!
Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Liquid Contour – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Sun Kissed Liquid Bronzing Drops – Proceed with caution!
Silky Matte Bronzing Powder – No way!
Supercharged Bronzer Multistick – No way!
Highlighter:
Baked Highlighter – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Liquid Contour – No way!
Conceal + Perfect Liquid Highlighter – No way!
Strobelight Instant Glow Powder Highlighter – Acne-safe!
Stellar Lights Highlighter Palette - Rose Glow – Proceed with caution!
Supercharged Highlighter Multistick – No way!
Setting Spray:
Make It Last Moisture Boost Alcohol-Free Setting Spray – Acne-safe!
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray – Acne-safe!
Make It Last Matte - Matte Finish Charcoal Setting Spray – Acne-safe!
Make It Last Dewy - Dewy Finish Setting Spray – Proceed with caution!
Make It Last Sunscreen - Sunscreen Setting Spray SPF 30 – Proceed with caution!
**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.