There’s nothing worse than looking in the mirror and seeing a red, inflamed face staring back at you, but there are plenty of brands of foundation makeup for people with rosacea so there is no reason that you can’t face the world looking your absolute best. If you’re suffering from rosacea you need a gentle, non-irritating makeup that covers redness effectively without looking heavy and mask-like.
What Is Rosacea?

More than just a subtle blush, rosacea is a chronic skin condition that involves inflammation on the face, typically on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Rosacea can look be quite varied and appear as simple redness, contain spider-like blood vessels, or show up as swelling or skin lesions that are similar to acne.

The causes of rosacea are unknown but certain people are more prone to developing the condition, specifically those who are:
Fair-skinned
Blush easily
A woman
Between the ages of 30 and 50

Even though rosacea causes aren’t known, there are specific triggers that can bring on a bout of facial flushing. Some include:
Sun exposure
Hot weather
Stress
Spicy food
Alcohol
Hot baths

If you think you have rosacea or experience facial redness, it’s best to keep track of these certain known triggers to see if any of them cause a reaction.
Foundation Makeup for Sufferers of Rosacea

Just because you have rosacea is no reason to walk around red-faced day in and day out. The right foundation can cover up redness without irritating your sensitive skin. Look for a formula that is full coverage so it will effectively eliminate facial flushing but that is hypoallergenic and non-irritating.
Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation

Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation is a 2-in-1 foundation and concealer that provides complete coverage with a natural finish. It’s particularly beneficial for people with rosacea because it’s free of oil, fragrance and parabens and won’t irritate sensitive skin. It also creates a barrier to block out environmental aggressors such as wind, sun and pollution.
Dermablend

Dermablend is a cosmetics line specifically developed to cover skin conditions such as scars, rosacea, birthmarks and tattoos. For minor to moderate rosacea, Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation is recommended to cover up minor redness without a heavy feel. SPF 20 helps protect skin from the sun, which is a known rosacea trigger.

For severe rosacea, Dermablend Cover Crème is a lightweight full coverage foundation that completely covers redness and is water- and smudge-resistant. It also contains SPF 30.
Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup

Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup actually helps heal redness while covering it at the same time thanks to probiotic technology, which uses "good" bacteria to help strengthen skin’s barrier. The makeup is soothing and oil-free, neutralizes redness and flushing and helps keep triggers at bay with SPF 15 and antioxidants.
Sheer Cover

Sheer Cover is a mineral foundation that offers complete coverage with a natural look and finish. It’s especially beneficial for people with rosacea because it’s made from pure minerals, is free of preservatives, chemical dyes, silicone and talc. It also contains soothing green tea and other botanicals to help calm skin. You can customize the coverage depending on what brush you use, so you can use Sheer Cover as a concealer by applying with a small dense brush for concentrated coverage.
How to Use Foundation to Cover Rosacea


If you’re trying to cover up serious redness from rosacea you need to pay special attention to how you apply your foundation.
First apply a light layer of foundation all over face, starting from the center and blending out toward the hairline and into the jaw line and neck. Always use a clean foundation brush or sponge to avoid spreading bacteria.
Use a small, dense brush to spot apply more foundation over heavily blushed areas, such as the nose and cheeks. Lightly tap the extra foundation with your ring finger to blend and blur the edges.
Set with a gentle, non-irritating loose translucent powder so foundation lasts all day.

Fight the Flush

The next time you experience facial flushing, don’t think you’re condemned to a life of walking around red-faced and self conscious. There are plenty of brands of foundation makeup for people with rosacea that not only cover up the redness, but can actually help soothe skin and prevent rosacea flare ups.