The Best Foundation For Acne Scars

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Acne scars are a common problem, and they can be difficult to treat. While you can't always prevent them, you can reduce their appearance with the right foundation. Here are some of the best foundations for acne scars.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2840668

Color: Light Cool - light with pink undertones

8.6K Reviews

$47.00

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I have bad acne scarring and redness and this is probably one of the only foundations i have found that truly cover. its only cakey if you apply too much, a little goes a long way...I was looking for something to cover these acne scars in the daytime while I treat it with my skin care at night.

What it is: A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, natural finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

SPF: SPF over 30

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Enhances visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Locks in moisture, supports visible elasticity, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates parabens and phthalates.

CLINIQUEEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

ITEM: 2083996

Color: WN 69 Cardamom - moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

2.7K Reviews

$39.00

I have acne prone and oily skin, this foundation is perfect when my skin is dry or peeling [from my Retinol treatments] On a normal day this makes my oily skin even more oily, so what I do is mix a drop of this foundation with a drop of Clinque Acne Solutions Foundation which is less moisturizing and helps with oil control, it really balances out each other....I have oily skin and break out super easy and bc of that, I have some scarring. I'm always looking for a make up that covers well, not greasy and stays on... this is not the make up tho.

What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

SPF: SPF 15

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

tartemini Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476174

Color: 26N Light-Medium Neutral - light to medium skin with warm, golden undertones

60 Reviews

$18.00

Full coverage and the only foundation that actually matches down on my neck! Goes on silky, a little goes a long way and I NEED full coverage for my acne scars!...I have many dark sport due to my acne and this foundation covers them all with no problem.

What it is: A mini oil free, 16-hour full-coverage foundation. Formulated with Amazonian clay for a light-weight feel and matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This skin-mimicking full-coverage foundation never cakes or creases.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation

Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2426963

Color: Medium Dark 3 (R) - medium tan, rosy undertones

777 Reviews

$38.00

Pic of 12 hour wear best foundation ever!!!!...I was honestly afraid to try a powder foundation because I have acne scars and normal to dry skin that it would just show all the texture and look cakey, but the opposite happened. ...My skin looks really good when I wear this buttery soft powder foundation. It helps to camouflage my minor acne scarring and hyperpigmentation.

What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.

Too FacedBorn This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2084705

Color: Ganache - richest with neutral undertones

15.1K Reviews

$47.00

It has a very natural finish but at the same time it covers all your imperfections. I have a lot of acne scarring and it blurs all of them. I will for sure repurchase this foundation in the future....It covers my acne scars and is very build-able!

What it is: An oil-free lightweight foundation that masterfully diffuses the line between makeup and skin for undetectable coverage.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

HUDA BEAUTY#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation

Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2425569

Color: 590R Lava Cake - richest skin with red undertone

1.2K Reviews

$42.00

Best Foundation for Full Coverage...One of the best foundation for full coverage.. I have acne scars and it covers it so well....Must try especially if you have acne scars!...This foundation not only covered my acne scars, it didn’t make me look oily and lasted for hours!

What it is: A cult-favorite, fragrance-free foundation with full coverage, up to 24 hours of weightless wear, and a non-drying luminous matte finish.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Liquid


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This blendable, full-coverage formula is fragrance-free, transfer-proof, waterproof, fade-proof, and sweat- and humidity-proof and offers up to 24 hours of wear. Essentially, this foundation is your new BFF. No matter the weather, occasion, or situation, #FauxFilter Luminous Matte won’t let you down.

tarteAmazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2476026

Color: 47N Tan-Teep Neutral - tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

699 Reviews

$42.00

I love this foundation. I have lots of acne scars in my face which is hard to hide. ...It did have good coverage. It covered scars and dark spots on my face. I think this foundation would be better suited for those who have more normal, less oily skin.

What it is: An iconic foundation just got an upgrade with 46 new shades and an improved oil-free formula for up to 16-hours of lightweight, full-coverage, matte foundation.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This foundation’s skin-mimicking full coverage never cakes or creases and has a soft-matte, never-flat finish that smooths and blurs.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801314

Color: Light 50 NR - light, neutral rosy undertones

624 Reviews

$44.00

It’s also full coverage and covers up my acne/acne scarring. This has definitely become my favorite foundation...Best foundation I have ever tried I used one pump and as soon as I put it on it was super full coverage but not caky!!

What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS

$42.00

I have rosacea and acne scars that need color correcting concealer. ...This pressed powder works well as advertised to ease the look of red spots (acne, scarring, noses feeling severe weather and colds : ) For the price point I would not use it as a full concealer, but it does its job well to finish hiding those stubborn spots regular concealer just can't.

What it is: A pressed powder that reduces the appearance of redness on contact.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Probiotic (Lactobacillus): Soothes, helps support the skin’s barrier, and helps restore balance to its microbiome.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

What Else You Need to Know: This product is ideal for skin types with mild-to-moderate rosacea or reactive redness.

MAKE UP FOR EVERHD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Foundation & Setting Powder

Size: 0.3 oz / 11 g·ITEM: 2646701

Color: 2R38 Cool Honey - medium to tan skin tones with rosy undertones

1.6K Reviews

$44.00

I can definitely tell my acne scars are almost invisible and skin looks smoother and more even....I have pretty dark eyebags and this has helped them minimize the appearance of them! I also use this on acne scars and it blends them out really well! No scent which is good although it’s not super full coverage but it doesn’t something so I don’t mind

What it is: A multi-purpose, lightweight powder with buildable coverage that blurs the look of imperfections and mattifies skin for up to 24 hours, with no caking or creasing.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Trio-Blur Complex: Visibly reduces the appearance of texture immediately and for up to 24 hours.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

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