Covering up blemishes with makeup as you try to eliminate them can be a vicious cycle - one seems to instigate the other.  "Most acne suffers know to look for makeup that boasts skin purifying buzzwords like 'nocomedogenic' and 'oil-free,'" says Dr. Strimling, adding that there are many products that contain powerful ingredients that can help you heal as you conceal...

PIMPLE PREVENTING PRIMER

An alternitive for skin that is too sensitive for salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, mineral-based Alison Raffaele Face Forward Primer SPF 15: Acne Response provides coverage that helps keep skin shine-free as it helps fight acne with AMINO ACID-RICH OLIGOPEPTIDES, pore-penetrating blemish fighters that kill acne-causing bacteria.