Ït’s so hard to find a good foundation when you’re struggling with pimples! You need a formula that’s got good coverage, helps control oil so you don’t shine like a frying pan by 10 am, but won’t clog your pores.

These foundations got five-star beauty reviews from people who have acne scars, breakouts, or just really oily skin. They’re tried, tested and live up to their reputation as the best foundations for acne prone skin.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

If you’ve got massive breakouts and redness, this foundation literally has got you covered. One pump can even out your skin tone, and you can spot-apply on darker scars to get flawless skin without concealer. The long lasting formula also lasts the whole day, so you don’t have to keep reapplying.

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Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

It has over 4,000 glowing Sephora reviews, so you can safely say that this foundation works. The Amazonian clay absorbs all your oils and the long-wear formula lasts up to 12 hours. “The foundation is easily build-able. One layer is nice and the second layer covers up my acne scars,” says one review.

Other reviewers say that it’s so easy to blend that they don’t even need to use a brush. Its highly pigmented formula also means that one tube goes a long way. “It’s expensive but lasts months. And when I want sheer coverage, I can mix this with my sunscreen.”

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Neutrogena Skin Clearing Liquid Foundation

This foundation was especially formulated for acne-prone skin. Aside from being non-comedogenic, it contains salicylic acid to treat your blemishes. It’s like having makeup and skincare in one bottle!

A beauty review said: “I started using this when I was pregnant. Maybe it was my hormones, but I was getting pimples and my skin got very sensitive. This foundation was perfect. It didn’t irritate my skin, my pimples went away, and it’s so easy to blend. Combined with lip and cheek tint, I can do my makeup in just a minute!”

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Liquid Makeup

Beauty reviewers loved the full, buildable coverage and how it stays true to colour – even if you have acidic skin. It has a good shade range, and looks natural even when you’re wearing two layers to hide very dark scars.

“This is one of my favourite foundations. I always try new products but in the end, when I need a dependable foundation that will make me look good on a date or in a photo, I use this,” says one beauty review.

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ELF Acne-Fighting Foundation

ELF’s built a rep for makeup that’s affordable but performs really well, and this foundation does not disappoint. It contains salicylic acid, witch hazel, and tea tree oil – all good for shrinking pimples and preventing them. And even if you’ve got a huge zit on your chin, the extra coverage means you still look great – breakouts or not.

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