8 blemish-friendly foundations that will disguise breakouts without making them worse

Full coverage yet non-comedogenic, this base is the perfect blend between 'actually going to cover what you're worried about' and 'won't sink into skin and make what you're worried about worse'. It's the rare type of velvety matte formula that doesn't leave skin looking like a powdery, cakey mess, but still soaks up any oil daring to darken your face's doorstep.

$71 at Lancôme

A long-time favourite of those with acne-prone skin, this foundation formula is an oil-free, oil-controlling delight that disguises both acne and acne scarring in a flash. It's pretty sturdy stuff, so you won't need much to get the job done, and once it's on, you needn't worry about pimples peeking through; it's a solid medium-to-full coverage option that (as the name suggests) stays in place from the moment you apply it.

$68 at Sephora

If you're dealing with a particularly angry breakout (aren't those the worst?!), you're going to need to recruit a foundation that specifically understands how to reduce redness. Otherwise you'll be packing on thick layers of coverage that you simply don't need, all to try and return your face to 'general skin colour'. This one has colour correcting benefits that counteract any unsightly inflammation, and is enriched with calming grape seed oil and vitamin E to put out any flush-causing fires below the surface.

$36.95 at Innoxa

This mattifying foundation offers acne-disguising makeup and blemish-eliminating skin care in one streamlined step. Enriched with pore-purifying charcoal, oil-absorbing colloidal clay, and bacteria-banishing tea tree oil, it's loaded up with a triple threat of breakout-fighting heroes. Its colour correcting abilities will make sure any redness is a thing of the past and its full coverage formula will handle even your most stubborn acne scars.

$71 at It Cosmetics

If you want something comfortable (and not cakey) to cloak any breakouts with, this base is a winning formula, especially if your blemishes are more triggered by hormones/diet than oil overproduction. Why? Because this option is a bit more on the hydrating side. Its benefits for breakout-prone skin lie in the fact that it's lightweight, lets skin breathe, and is serious about leaving skin feeling smooth (tricky when dealing with tough texture). On top of those wins, it's also formulated with vitamin E and aloe vera to soothe any inflammation that acne's brought along.

$39 at The Body Shop

A non-irritating, oil-free liquid foundation with a light-as-air formula, this base has got a few tricks up its silky-smooth sleeve to leave acne-prone skin looking and feeling its best. Described as a product that 'doesn't feel like wearing foundation at all', it's able to blend away blemishes and bumps as well as the redness that surrounds them. On top of that, it even features salicylic acid to keep oil well under control through the day.

$60 at Myer

Formulated to fight sweat and grease (two of acne's biggest encouragers), this is a mattifying long-wear option created to gloss over blemishes, diffuse the appearance of enlarged pores, and leave skin oil-free both on the surface and within the pores where acne starts. And of course, with a brand like Fenty Beauty, you can trust that the shade range allows for everyone.

$59 at Sephora

Covering blemish-prone skin doesn’t have to be a cakey ordeal. With a three-in-one formula this lightweight foundation comes with its very own built in primer and concealer. Plus, the breathable full coverage formula works to conceal redness and hide away any imperfections without leaving your skin feeling heavy and clogged. Bonus points for the long-wearing formula that delivers 30 hours of comfortable wear thanks to the flexi-hold™ technology. 

From $32.95 at Priceline