When a breakout emerges, wearing makeup is usually the last thing on our minds, as certain formulas can clog the skin and make breakouts even worse. This Fenty Skin spot treatment is basically a band-aid for your impurities and uses salicylic acid to dry out breakouts; the gel, matte formula dries clear so that you can wear makeup worry-free.
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, willow bark extract
Size: 0.5 fl oz
Sephora rating: 3.4 fl oz
An ELLE editor said: “ I don’t break out regularly, but when I do, this is my go-to. The formula works well by itself. Often, I’ll put it on at night, and by the morning, any redness is gone. This works well under makeup, too! If I have a breakout and it’s also a day I need to wear makeup, I’ll spot treat, let it dry, and then apply my makeup over it. Even though I’m heavy-handed, the product doesn’t move or rub off.”—Danielle James, digital beauty director