Concealers that are safe for Fungal Acne – 4 Product Reviews

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Welcome back to the blog! As a follow-up to my Foundations that are Safe for Fungal Acne post, I thought a review of concealers that are also fungal-acne-safe was in order.

Today I’m going to be sharing 4 different concealers that are safe to use for anyone suffering from malassezia folliculitis, aka fungal acne. If you’re not sure what that is, check out the posts below. Learning about fungal acne has completely transformed my skin. For the first time in 15 years, my skin is clear without any harsh chemicals, expensive products, or harmful medications.

And now, let’s find out if these concealers live up to their claims!


1. NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer

NYX Claims that this concealer is:

  • Waterproof
  • Mattifying Formula
  • Transfer Resistant
  • 24 Hour Wear
  • Light-weight
  • Matte Full-Coverage
  • Vegan & Cruelty Free
  • Brighten or Contour
  • Shade-Range: 24 Shades
  • Price: $8.99 USD

My Review:

I use this concealer nearly every day and truly feel that for the price, you can’t beat it! Another perk is that NYX is widely available: Ulta, Target, Walmart, Amazon, and most drugstores- so this product is super accessible. Not to mention a 24 shade-range! That’s impressive, especially compared to some of the other contenders on this list.

Cons: It does dry down quickly, so there’s a learning curve, but that could also be due to the fact that I’m used to higher-end non-mattifying formulas. With some practice, you’ll be loving this product in no time!

My Rating: 5/5 ?


2. Benefit Boi-ing! Cakeless Concealer

Benefit Claims that this concealer is:

  • 24 Hour Wear
  • Waterproof
  • Full Coverage
  • Blendable
  • Lightweight
  • Non-settling
  • Doesn’t Crack
  • Natural Finish
  • Shade-Range: 12 Shades
  • Price: $22.00 USD

My Review:

I can’t get over the irony that this concealer is named “Cakeless”. Try again, Benefit. This product was a huge disappointment to me. I was excited to see one of my favorite “high-end” makeup brands offering a product that was safe for fungal acne, but the hype was short-lived.

I have truly never used a concealer that was more cake-y than this. As the packaging suggests “one layer is enough,” so that’s all I used, but immediately I knew: this product was never going to blend. Right away it settled into the cracks and looked patchy.

Afterwards, I went onto both Ulta & Sephora’s websites to read all the reviews, which were mixed. It became apparent that there was a big press-release around this product, and most of the reviewers were beauty vloggers, bloggers, and influencers who had been gifted the product in exchange for a review. Buyer beware!

My Rating: 0/5 ?


3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer

Fenty Claims that this concealer is:

  • Long-wear
  • Crease-proof
  • Light-as-air
  • Brightens under-eyes, conceals blemishes/redness
  • Medium-to-Full Coverage
  • Matte Finish
  • Shade-Range: 50 Shades ?
  • Price: $26.00 USD

My Review:

This concealer is just… meh. For one thing, it’s probably the least accessible concealer on this list, only available at Sephora and FentyBeauty.com. But on the bright side: it’s available in a whopping 50 shades! That’s definitely something to celebrate.

Otherwise, it just dried too quickly and is so mattifying that my skin looked super parched and flat. This is another product with very-mixed reviews on Sephora’s website. Overall, I’d use it in a pinch but definitely won’t repurchase.

*One final note on this concealer is that it does contain glycerin. While I personally have no issue with glycerin (in fact, I think it’s a good ingredient!), I know some people with fungal acne prefer to avoid it. Also see: Glycerin Free Products for Fungal Acne

My Rating: 3/5


4. Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid

Hourglass Claims that this concealer is:

  • Sheer, weightless, oil-free
  • Cancels out dullness
  • Illuminates darkness
  • Retouches fading makeup
  • No caking or creasing
  • “Meet your concealer’s new best friend.”
  • Hydrating
  • Shade-Range: 6 Shades
  • Price: $34.00 USD

My Review:

First things first: the packaging is so pretty. But it’s what inside that counts, so while this is not technically a concealer, I really love this product!

It is marketed as “your concealer’s new best friend” – meant for touch-ups throughout the day. It promises to be hydrating, and it is, which makes it perfect for creating the dewy (?) skin look we’re all after, and I really feel like it makes me glow. One of the ingredients is hyaluronic acid, which is a product I use every single day already- and a little bit extra certainly doesn’t hurt.

Cons: Not high-coverage enough to be your only concealer if you need that level of coverage. Also doesn’t have a huge shade-range, but because of the nature of this product & the fact it isn’t meant as a true concealer, I don’t think that’s a deal-breaker. *Contains glycerin, so obviously don’t use if you are avoiding that ingredient.

My Rating: 4/5


Concealers for Fungal Acne, Ranked from Best to Worst

Have you used any of these concealers? Do you think they live up to their claims? Found another concealer that’s safe for fungal acne? Let me know! I would love to hear what you think of these products in the comments.

Here is my final ranking of these four concealers for fungal acne, from best to worst:

  1. NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer
  2. Fenty Pro Filter Instant Retouch Concealer
  3. Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid
  4. Benefit Boi-ing! Doesn’t Rank, just avoid it altogether!

Watch My Concealer Review On Youtube

You can also watch me review these concealers on my Brooke’s Beauty Bazaar Youtube Channel.

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Makeup Products I Recommend for Fungal Acne:

Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF46
FAB Hello Fab Coconut Water Cream
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Lip Color
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation
Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream | SPF 35
NYX Face & Body Glitter
DUO Brush-On Lash Adhesive by Ardelle
Medusa’s Makeup Mineral Eye Dust
bareMinerals Loose Mineral Eyecolor
NYX Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil
Makeup Revolution Luxury Banana Powder
Wet ‘n Wild Color Icon Bronzer
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
AVEENO Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow Pots
Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon Matte Longwear Lipstick
bareMinerals Blush
bareMinerals Original Foundation SPF 15
Medusa’s Makeup Baked Eyeshadow
Medusa’s Makeup Eyeliner Seal (Eye Dust Elixir)
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
Kryvaline Face Paint Palette
2oz Amber Glass Small Empty Spray Bottle, Fine Mist Spray, Set of 3
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse

Skincare Products I Recommend for Fungal Acne:

Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF46
Stridex Maximum Strength Medicated Pads
Paula’s Choice CLEAR ULTRA-LIGHT DAILY HYDRATING FLUID SPF 30+
Differin Gel (Adapalene 0.1%)
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30ml
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
FAB Hello Fab Coconut Water Cream
Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel Moisturizer
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Cleanser Makeup Remover
BIODERMA Hydrabio Gel Crème Moisturizer
Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
CeraVe Healing Ointment
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
Clearsil Stubborn Acne Ultra 5 in 1 Pads
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
BIODERMA Sébium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Summer’s Eve Fragrance Free PH Balance Cleansing Wash
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
AVEENO Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
Asterwood Naturals Hyaluronic Acid
CeraVe Baby Cream
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
2oz Amber Glass Small Empty Spray Bottle, Fine Mist Spray, Set of 3
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse
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