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Best Makeup Staples for Dry, Acne-Prone Skin: 15 Sephora Favorites I Keep Repurchasing
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Dry, textured, breakout-prone skin makes makeup a minefield. These 15 are the Sephora staples I reach for on repeat because they actually sit well on tricky skin and last through the day.
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Base and Complexion
 
Eyes
 
Lips
 
Tools

Base and Complexion

 
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Melts into dry, textured skin without clinging to patches, which is rare for a medium-coverage foundation. The finish stays natural for hours, not flat.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation
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Builds from sheer to full without creasing on me, and it never looks dry under the eyes. One tube lasts ages because a tiny amount goes a long way.
Luminous Silk Hydrating & Brightening Concealer - Armani Beauty
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A gel formula that sheers out with fingers, so no harsh lines. It layers over foundation without pilling, which sold me.
Dew Bronze™
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Dabs on as a soft flush that actually lasts past lunch. I layer it under concealer and powder and it still peeks through.
Dew Blush™
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Sets my T-zone without that dry, cakey look powders usually give me. It blurs and keeps everything in place through the day.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
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I mist it between steps and at the end; it adds a bit of moisture back and keeps makeup from settling into texture.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray: Hydrating Waterproof Setting Spray
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Dries clear and holds feathery brows all day without flakes. People ask about my brows whenever I wear it.
Brow Sculpt Gel
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Eyes

 
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Tubing formula means zero smudge on my oily lids, and it slides off with warm water. Gives real length without clumps.
tarte tartelette™ lengthening & tubing mascara
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One swipe of this in Cashew is my whole eye look most days. It does not crease on my lids and stays put from morning to night.
Armani Beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow
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Not makeup, but it makes my eyes look awake and clear in about a minute. The difference on camera is noticeable.
LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops (2.5mL)
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Lips

 
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The shade that looks like lips but better. It stays put for hours and keeps lipstick from feathering.
Pillow Talk - Lip Cheat - Nude Pink Lip Liner Pencil
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A gloss-balm hybrid that feels hydrating, not sticky, with staying power glosses usually skip. My everyday lip product lately.
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm
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Treats, tints, and keeps lips comfortable in one step. It is the balm I reach for when my lips are at their worst.
Le Chouchou 3-in-1 Lip Treatment | Lip Softening Balm
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Tools

 
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Still the sponge everything else gets compared to. It blends foundation and concealer without streaks and never drinks all the product.
Beautyblender® Original Makeup Sponge
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My go-to for buffing in foundation and contour. It blends everything evenly and quickly, which matters on busy mornings.
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush
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