Neutrogena Skin Clearing Makeup and Mineral Powder

I'm not sure if I should give Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Treatment with Salicylic Acid (Soft Beige #50) a thumbs up or down. It definitely has it's pros and cons so I'm just going to express my experience with using it.

First of all, it's kind of expensive if it's not on sale, but then again all liquid makeup is. The #1 reason I decided to buy it was because of the salicylic acid in it. I haven't seen any other liquid makeup that has "pimple zapping" medicine in it. Have you? If so, please tell me! I use Proactiv from time to time (usually around that special time of the month when my skin breaks out) and I feel so horrible putting on liquid makeup or concealer on top of it because I think it will completely undo the good things that Proactiv does to my skin. (Proactiv review coming very soon fyi!)

I really don't think the Neutrogena alone will clean anyone's skin, but I believe it may give you an extra boost, when using a skin clearing product. If you think it's not giving you a boost, then it might just not be doing anything--which is a good thing, because other products will clog your pores and undo the healing that your acne ointments have done.

This product is pretty creamy and goes on smooth. The color is not quite right for me. I wish it was a little lighter, bu the next lightest color might be too light. It doesn't come with a sponge or anything, so I've taken a little sponge from another product that I don't use anymore. I don't think you should use your hands. It wont be smooth on your face, and it might streak. Also when using this, try to blend it in quickly, otherwise it might streak.

Sorry the Mineral Powder is kind of old

It say it is oil-free, but my nose becomes pretty oily during the day and I have to re-apply. I don't mind all that much because after I apply it, my face looks nice and fresh. I use Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation on top of the makeup and it really locks the liquid in place, and makes my face looks smooth and clean. I believe the color for that is Medium to Natural # 40 and it suits me.

So yeah, in conclusion, this makeup is nice because of the salicylic acid in it, but then again it's not really "oil-free". You will need to re-apply it a few time a day, or put on a bunch of powder.