'Dehydrated skin is a lack of water, not oil. But, generally speaking, 'anything that is heavy - like petrolatum, mineral oil, and lanolin - has the potential to clog pores,' she adds.Ī common misconception is oily skin can't be dehydrated, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In terms of specific ingredients to avoid, King calls out myristyl myristate, a waxy emollient found in some foundations. The two experts also agree oil-free, noncomedogenic (meaning it won't cause pore blockages, otherwise known as comedones) foundations are the way to go. As useful as it is in your cleansers, serums, and acne treatments, it also helps retexturize and even out your skin tone when infused into a foundation. So what are we naturally glossy people to do?Īccording to both board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, who is based in Connecticut, and cosmetic chemist Ginger King, salicylic acid is a key ingredient to look for in foundation. If your skin breaks out faster than a Disney Channel star onto the music scene, you know how hard it is to find a suitable foundation that's devoid of pore-clogging ingredients and won't leave you looking greasy, shiny, and - worst of all - with fresh breakouts.
