No-breakout squad up

Our weekly round-up of skincare news

1. How to: cover your acne with foundation

We’re excited to announce our first-ever makeup tutorial went live this week! We teamed up with Hollywood makeup artist Joslyn Soliman for the perfect no-breakout makeup look that will improve the appearance of your skin without making acne worse.

2. Ask a derm: why is my acne wash breaking me out?

Acne works in mysterious ways — sometimes (okay, a lot of times) it gets worse before it gets better. If this is happening to you, your acne face wash might be to blame. Read the advice of Curology’s in-house licensed dermatology providers to get the help you need.

3. No-breakout makeup: face primers

Whether you prefer a pancake face or no-makeup makeup, a face primer can be your skincare routine’s BFF — if it’s not breaking you out! In the latest No-breakout review series, we found the best non-comedogenic primers for 4 different skin types and concerns.

4. Under $20: the best drugstore primers

Who doesn’t love options? Here’s a budget-friendly companion to this week’s NBMU, featuring our top drugstore primers that won’t break you out. We also snuck in a little bit more skincare science, including how to use primer while making it work with your daily skincare routine.

5. 2 blessed 2b stressed: the college years

You probably already know that stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to acne and other skin woes. This week on the blog, we got a refresher on stress management skills for the teen and young adult while examining potential solutions for stubborn stress pimples.