Asked in the Aisle: Makeup

The right shade will blend and disappear into your skin. Foundation should match the color of your skin along your jawline. Hold the bottle up to your jawline to identify the closest match or use the Neutrogena® shade finder to help select the correct foundation for you.

Sleeping in makeup can be a breeding ground for bacteria and it may clog pores. Always wash your face before bedtime. Period.

Makeup remover wipes are a great way to remove makeup. Many follow the double cleansing approach – Step 1. Removing makeup with a wipe, and Step 2. Cleansing with a liquid cleanser to remove anything remaining. Try Neutrogena^® Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes to gently and effectively dissolve all traces of dirt, oil and makeup – even stubborn waterproof mascara.

With sensitive skin, it's important to use gentle cosmetics that won’t make things worse. When in doubt, stick to mineral-based formulations with no talc, fragrances or dyes.

Yes, makeup alone will not protect the skin from sun exposure. Always make sure to wear at least an SPF 30 as part of your skincare routine.

With acne-prone skin, it's important to use gentle cosmetics that won’t make things worse. Look for products that are oil-free and non-comedeogenic, meaning they won't clog pores. You can also consider a makeup with salicylic acid like Neutrogena^® SkinClearing^® Makeup.

Find a gentle cleanser that won't strip skin and pick an oil-free moisturizer. Choose makeup formulated for oily skin like Neutrogena^® Shine Control primer, foundation and powders. Carry powder for on-the-go touch-ups to tone down oil on the skin.

Primers are applied after moisturizer but before foundation. Primers can help makeup go on smoother and last longer. There are primers for different skin types and ones that address different needs.

Look for color-correcting makeup products to help neutralize redness. Products with a green base help cancel out redness. Consider Neutrogena^® Healthy Skin^® Prep + Correct Primer Redness Correcting to help even skin tone and minimize the look of redness.

Follow a makeup routine that includes a color-correcting primer and foundation. Look for a primer with peach undertones to help even skin tone and help minimize the look of dark spots such as Neutrogena^® Healthy Skin^® Prep + Correct Tone Correcting. Wear sunscreen every day.