So I'm a 20 year old guy who has had to deal with acne most of my teenage years. Recently I've gotten rid of it (I'm thankful everyday for that! haha) but what remains are spotty pink, purple and red discoloration spots and blotches around my chin, lips, and cheeks from acne. I've tried a lot of things to minimize it but my dermatologist, he basically just told me that if I'm very self conscious about it that I could try finding some sort of non-comedogenic foundation or something to cover it up until the spots fade away naturally.
Now, I'm not too excited to even think of the subject of makeup as a guy, but I also don't want to feel bad about the way I look because of my skin's discoloration. I just don't know where to begin about foundation and stuff like that...
So I guess I'm asking the following questions:
So with all that in mind, what would you suggest I do, keeping around the $25 range?
Thanks in advance for your help. It's a subject I'm a little embarrassed about and truly know nothing of, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I really just don't want to be caught by someone out in public saying I'm wearing it...
Now, I'm not too excited to even think of the subject of makeup as a guy, but I also don't want to feel bad about the way I look because of my skin's discoloration. I just don't know where to begin about foundation and stuff like that...
So I guess I'm asking the following questions:
- Is foundation what I should be going for just to cover up the spots and is that it, or are there other things I need to put on top of it to make it look right?
- My skin is mostly sensitive and dry, so should I go for a liquid or powder foundation/base/cover up (whatever you call it haha) and should it be light or full coverage?
- I've tried liquid foundation before and it seems to crust up immediately after I rub it in. It looks alright from 3 feet away, but up close it looks as though I've got paint chipping off my face... Is that an issue with moisturizer or should I just avoid liquid and go for powder?
- Does powder foundation look more natural than liquid, as if it looks like you're not wearing anything at all?
- And does powder "cake up" on your face?
So with all that in mind, what would you suggest I do, keeping around the $25 range?
Thanks in advance for your help. It's a subject I'm a little embarrassed about and truly know nothing of, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I really just don't want to be caught by someone out in public saying I'm wearing it...