8 Makeup Mistakes That Are Making Your Acne Worse

Unless you just washed your hands, it's best to avoid using your finger as a makeup applicator. Doing so only spreads bacteria across your face and leads to potential breakouts. Dendy Engelman, MD, a dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in New York, recommends using makeup and concealers that come in a tube or dropper bottle versus a cream or pot of makeup. Additionally, she recommends using thin layers of concealer and tapping it gently on a pimple to cover it. "Set with a mineral-based powder, like BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15, $29, which can help hide it more," she adds.