Best Foundations for Textured Skin (acne, cystic bumps, pores)

I've had lots of bumps on my face recently and the one positive is I can now makeup recommendations that I think are the best natural finish foundations for textured skin, whether you after cystic acne, enlarged pores or just general texture.

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FTC: This video is not sponsored. I have never accepted money in exchange for a positive review, most links are affiliate links. Some products have been sent for my consideration. All opinions are my own and honest, of course! :) - Samantha xx

[samanthajaneyt]

I hope you find this helpful if you too have had issues with textured skin! Are there any other topics you’d like me to cover that are more outside of the norm?

[tiff]

girl you are SO right ! 90% of foundation reviewers have almost perfect skin and it's like uh... i still don't know this foundation performs on skin with acne

[moniqueforrester]

Ugh, I hate when people give me ridiculous unsolicited advice about my skin. Sorry that happens to you too, I feel your pain. Thanks for the recommendations!!!

[zvezdapadalica]

I went into sephora, desperate for help regarding foundation to cover my acne. The woman literally told me “you know that’s a skincare issue, foundation won’t solve it” and I was genuinely confused and offended. I needed a foundation to cover the acne while I am treating it (I mean, I have tried everything and I keep trying and spending $1000’s of dollars - my acne won’t go away) and I felt so sad in that moment because I felt like she thought I was stupid or something or the worst assumption - that people with acne don’t wash their face. Ugh! Thanks for the video :)

[timmikazai]

"use dove soap" "there' s the door" haha I love it!

[yororo]

Yes! Say it girl! I used to have horrible cystic acne on my neck and EVERYONE told me to do this and that it was extremely pressuring so I totally get what you mean!

[lisar]

I've been dealing with acne pretty much my entire life and I've found that using a medium coverage (at most) foundation, along with a good spot concealer has worked the best for me. Full coverage foundations just make me look/feel SO covered and cakey!

[melissamarie]

I'm really happy to see someone with oily and textured skin being honest about it in their makeup reviews. It's always been so hard to choose a new Foundation based on YouTube reviews because everyone has such a perfect skin and can't relate to my needs. THANK YOU.

[IdaC]

I cannot believe how much I am in love with the Physicians Formula Foundation. I wear it every single day, I pick it over my high-end, and all my other drugstore foundations that I used to love . I'm on my third bottle and absolutely obsessed

[fleec]

‘There is the door’ I know, so many experts on social media.

[elainekim]

Can u please review highlighters and blushes for textured skin

[solodreamy]

omg thank you for making this video, my skin is horribly texturized due to cystic acne, scarring blah blah blah...so ive been in search for a good foundation that helps smooth it...thank you bunches!! :)

[sandracheeks]

You are the key reason I tried Physician’s Formula. I would have never touched it in the past for their lack of Brown girl shades. I have since tried it and I love it!!! I wear DN4. I rotate it out with my Lancôme 460 Suede Warm. Thank you so much!!!!

[jessiwoody]

I am trying so hard not to become a foundation addict.. but you and Thataylaa make it so hard! 😂. I definitely want to try the physicians formula and CoverGirl. I love my Rimmel!

[JOHNWILLIAMS-epit]

omg finally someone acknowledging the bare pro it's my holy grail, so light and beautiful!

[AnastaciaBurns]

This is a huge help for my sons girlfriend. Her skin isn't oily but she has acne scaring and this is a good starting point for us. 💝

[kelseywardell]

I love physicians formula foundation. I use it constantly. Your review sold me on it. I was nervous too since I am an oily gal myself. It actually helped clear my skin up. Thanks for suggesting it.

[ZiaSumi]

This video could not have come at a better time. I've been looking for a new foundation that would help with precisely these issues that I have with my skin. Thank you!

[nolegirl]

I have lots of texture so I am excited to try some of these! You look so pretty today!

[amb]

Maybelline Matte and Poreless (even though it transfers really bad) and the Sephora Airbrush foundations really do smooth out my skin and pores without having to pile on a lot. I think these are a wide selection of options or your viewers to try out. Love your content Sam and your personality! Don't let any of these haters get you down because your real fans love you 💙