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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.

Beautyblender12-Hour Always on Radiant Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide

Size: 1 oz/ 30mL·ITEM: 2477354

Color: Medium 5 - medium-tan skin tones with warm tan undertones

1.3K Reviews

$49.00

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Blends seamlessly, perfect shade match, works amazing with fingers or foundation brush, my new go to everyday! Light weight but pigmented which is absolutely what I look for in any complexion products...Accentuate dry places in skin, like around nose or post acne scars simply anything is it’s a little bit dry.

What it is: A skin tint that hydrates with light-medium buildable coverage and a naturally radiant finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid- Helps to visibly plump skin and improve the look of fine lines and seal in moisture.
- Niacinamide and Willow Bark Extract: Visibly smooth, brighten, reduce the look of irritation, and minimizes the appearance of pores and blemishes to keep skin looking smooth and clear.
- Beta Glucan: Soothes and restores skin.

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

MAC CosmeticsStudio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish

Size: 0.4 oz/12 mL·ITEM: 2862076

Color: NC38 - medium with peachy golden undertones ​

579 Reviews

$54.00

What it is: A talc-free, two-in-one foundation and setting powder with a blur-matte finish and up to 24-hour oil control.


Coverage: Full

 

Finish: Matte

 

Formulation: Pressed Powder


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan.

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

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2805190

Color: Medium 40 G - medium, golden undertones

711 Reviews

$61.00

I absolutely loved this foundation!!! It was the perfect color for me and it blended so well! ...Best foundation that’s come out in a very long time!

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

KVD BeautyGood Apple Non-Comedogenic Full-Coverage Serum Foundation

Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2646248

Color: Tan 066 - for medium to tan skin with cool undertones

1.5K Reviews

$57.00

A good full coverage foundation...The formulas really good and did a good job of covering on my acne scars....Must have if you have acne or scars...Perfect coverage for my dark spots, def a game changer for acne girlies

What it is: A non-comedogenic, lightweight serum foundation that covers blemishes, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation, while visibly blurring pores. The extreme long wear formula controls shine all day and stands up to sweat and humidity.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


GivenchyPrisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation with Natural Finish

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2834042

Color: 3W - light to medium with warm undertones ​

796 Reviews

$83.00

I unfortunately have a lot of acne scarring, but this foundation did a great job at blurring and minimizing my pores / scars. ...Also the coverage was buildable so I was able to add a little more over my old acne scar marks.

What it is: A lightweight, hydrating non-comedogenic skincare-infused foundation with a natural finish & buildable coverage that blurs and improves skin over time.


Coverage: Medium


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Micro Hyaluronic Acid: Provides long-lasting hydration.

- Ceramides Yuzu Extract: Visibly plumps skin.

- Prismatic Light Technology: Provides 24 hours of blur and enhances skin's natural radiance.


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

Fenty Beauty by RihannaEaze Drop Stick Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation

Size: 0.32 / 9 g·ITEM: 2700730

Color: 16 - medium with neutral olive undertones

710 Reviews

$54.00

The Best!!!...my favorite foundation ever!!! It’s so full coverage and glides on my face smoothly, blurs most of my acne and scarring. ...Best purchase if you have acne scars and dry skin!...I’ve had this for over 3 months and I’m still in love. I got it to cover my acne scars and it does that and more! It doesn’t break my skin out and it also goes well with my oil/dry skin.

What it is: A light-coverage, long-wear tint stick with a creamy, smooth texture that instantly blurs while melting into skin for a natural finish.


Coverage: Light to Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Cream


What Else You Need to Know: This crease-proof formula delivers a blurred, smooth, second-skin finish that resists fading and transferring. Easy to use, the stick helps with all-day hydration and contains color-true pigments that resist oxidation. Plus, it’s 100 percent recyclable.

tarteAmazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475911

Color: 35H Medium Honey - medium skin with warm, peach undertones

711 Reviews

$57.00

Covers my acne and pitted acne scars...The reason I always buy it is because it covers my acne and pitted acne scarring. I wear it to the gym too and doesn’t feel heavy for me personally....I have combo skin with acne, acne scars, and fine lines. In conclusion it didn't work for me.

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.

MAKE UP FOR EVERHD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2738342

Color: 1N00  - Alabaster - for very fair skin with neutral undertones

690 Reviews

$64.50

I have acne scars so foundation usually clings to my dry patches and scars and will flake but foundation doesn't! ...I have big pores, combination skin. I have acne scars and this foundation is the best coverage. ...Best Foundation Used in a While !!!

What it is: A waterproof, 86 percent skincare-based foundation with a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths, and visibly plumps skin over time.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural and Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Hydra-Skin Booster Complex™: Mimics the hydrating effect of a sheet mask.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

BASMAThe Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish

Size: 0.22 oz / 6.3 g·ITEM: 2681179

Color: 30 - medium skin with cool undertones

674 Reviews

$54.00

Amazing for covering acne scars...This is the first foundation stick that has worked amazing with my acne scars. ...Great for acne scars...Best stick foundation that I have ever used. This is the first product that have effectively covered my acne scars with good and buildable coverage with a natural and skin like finish.

What it is: A skin-like foundation stick that evens out your complexion with buildable coverage that never feels heavy.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Aloe Vera Extract: Supports collagen production and visibly improves elasticity.

- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that facilitates skin hydration.

- Apricot Butter: Helps nurture, revitalize, and soften skin.

HourglassAmbient Soft Glow Foundation

Size: 1 fl oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2586915

Color: 9.5 - medium with cool undertones

661 Reviews

$85.00

Beautiful light weight medium to full coverage foundation! I have dry skin and acne scars. I love the way my face looks after I use this foundation...Best for my acne/combo skin girlies...I don't have high hopes for foundations anymore since I am very acne prone, however, THIS FOUNDATION is top tier.

What it is: A weightless liquid foundation that delivers buildable medium coverage with a light-diffusing effect for up to 16 hours.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Light-Diffusing Pigments: Deliver a natural, soft-focus finish and help protect against blue light.
- Blurring Spheres: Minimize the look of imperfections, fine lines, and wrinkles.
- White Tea Extract, Vitamin E, and Antioxidants

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by the iconic Ambient Lighting collection, this foundation

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