Noncomedogenic is a term used to describe skincare and makeup products that are formulated in such a way that they are not likely to cause pore blockages (comedones) and breakouts. It’s mainly used to describe skincare products and cosmetics.

It’s usually presented as a table that assigns common skin-care ingredients a number from 0-3 or 0-5. The higher the number, the more likely that ingredient is to clog pores; anything rated a 0, 1, or 2 is generally considered “noncomedogenic.” So if you avoid anything higher than 2, you won’t break out.

The best non-comedogenic foundation to buy now

1. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk.
2. Yves Saint Laurent All Hours.
3. L’Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation with SPF and Hyaluronic Acid.
4. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear foundation.
5. NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow.
6. Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation.

Keep scrolling for the Byrdie edit of the best non-comedogenic foundations.

• Best Overall: Bare Minerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15.
• Best Budget: L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Liquid Foundation.
• Best Splurge: Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation.

Top 5 Best Drugstore Foundation for Acne Prone Skin

1. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation.
2. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation.
3. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation.
4. e.l.f. Acne Fighting Foundation.
5. Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Acne and Blemish Fighting Liquid Foundation.

Try a powder: Dermatologists generally recommend powder products over liquid foundation for acne-prone skin. “Powder foundations are less likely to clog your pores since the pigment particles are larger,” says Dr. Zeichner.

Best makeup for acne

• Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Acne and Blemish Fighting Liquid Foundation.
• Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup.
• e.l.f. Cosmetics Acne Fighting Foundation.
• BareMinerals Blemish Rescue Salicylic Acid Loose Powder Foundation.
• ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50.

Keep reading for the best drugstore foundations for oily skin.

• Best Overall: Neutrogena SkinClearing Liquid Makeup.
• Best for Acne: Almay Clear Complexion Makeup with Salicylic Acid.
• Best for Excess Shine: Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation.
• Best Long-Wear: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation.

For those with oily skin, finding the perfect foundation formula can be a challenge. Liquid formulas can sometimes leave oily skin looking too shiny, while some powder formulas can settle into fine lines and wrinkles. These products are typically best for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin.”

Below, the best foundations for oily skin for a shine-free finish.

• 1 Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation.
• 2 SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup.
• 3 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation.
• 4 Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation.
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• 6 Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup.
• 7 Infallible Up To 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder.

Best Buildable Coverage: Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro “As a makeup artist, I can make many foundations work for most skin types,” she says. If pressed, Blum does have a few go-to formulas for oily skin, like this one from Face Atelier. “I love it,” she says.

Best Overall: BareMinerals Blemish Rescue Skin-Clearing Loose Powder Foundation. Mineral-based foundations are a great option for acne-prone skin, given that they usually contain fewer total ingredients than their liquid or cream counterparts—and, as such, are less likely to inadvertently clog pores.

These Are Our Favorite Walmart.com Foundations For Oily Skin

• Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation.
• FOUND Mattifying Powder Foundation with Rosemary.
• NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation.
• Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Mattifying Powder Foundation.

Best Overall: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.