A few years ago, I went through the most difficult, prolonged, painful breakup of my life...with foundation.
, learned how to cook at home with nutritious ingredients like an adult, forced myself through two failed rounds of Couch to 5K, and finally got really and truly committed to therapy. So, it was a time of transition in many areas of my life and, undoubtedly, all of these things helped my skin in some way.
But I was still dealing with occasional breakouts, especially around my nose and cheeks. So, I finally went to an actual dermatologist for the first time, who very helpfully diagnosed these as rosacea bumps rather than acne. And, as it turned out, all of the harsh products I’d been using were actually drying my skin out and irritating it, which just made the rosacea worse.
Today my skin is generally what I would call clear. My rosacea has overtaken my acne as my main skin-care concern, but I still get the occasional jawline breakout. At this point, I haven’t worn foundation in nearly five years , which would have surprised the hell out of 2014 Sarah. So, here’s the combination of skin-care and makeup products I currently rely on basically every day to keep my skin looking as healthy and clear as possible—without feeling like I need to hide it.
All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.As much as I’d love to be a low-maintenance, splash-of-water-in-the-morning type of person, I’m just not. In fact, I’ve come to realize in recent months that a full cleanse with a gentle cleanser every morning is key to keeping my skin as clear as possible.
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