We’ve selected our favourite products for Rosacea; our favourite makeup for the perfect routine!
Rosacea
roʊˈzeɪ ʃi ə
Chronic skin disease with persistent redness, flushing, broken blood vessels, and pimples. It appears to be hereditary and run in families, but there is no clear genetic link, with an unknown cause or cure. Affecting primarily people in the 30-50 year age group most, and with fair skin. Triggers include heat, uv, spicy foods, alcohol.
Overview
Rosacea is characterised by a red rash and flushing of the skin, it is common and non contagious however in some cases it causes a rash. This rash can be described as bumps or pimples which resemble acne, without the presence of blackheads. These can cause burning and stinging, and in some cases skin thickening and swelling.
Other symptoms can include issues such as dry skin and problems with hydration, discolouration of the skin such as yellow-orange, swelling and sore eyelids.
Diagnosis is non specific as it is usually diagnosed via its appearance.
For more information take a look at our Spotlight on Skin Issues: Rosacea for a deep dive into the condition!
Product Roundup
Though there is nothing to be ashamed of with Rosacea, this is a condition that can cause some people to feel insecure. This is completely individual and personal. If it helps to make you more comfortable there is always the option to use cosmetics to cover the redness.
Cosmetics are not gender specific so anyone can use them. Easy to apply options such as liquid or cream concealer, and liquid foundation with a high coverage can be brilliant at covering redness. There is also the ability to colour correct too, neutralising the redness colouration and creating an even toned base once concealer or foundation are applied over the top.
Cosmetics for rosacea must take into account the hypersensitive skin and minimise unnecessary fragrances.
Products We Recommend:
To correct that redness and neutralise tone, try a green colour correcting concealer. We love the cult favourite L.A Girl Pro.Conceal HD High Definition Concealer. Known for its staying power and high pigment levels its a perfect ally in fighting redness.
Source L.A. Girl
For a super high coverage foundation that is developed with skin issues in mind, Vichy Dermablend Corrective Fluid Foundation is long lasting and easy to blend. You can use a brush or a sponge to suit your skin's sensitivity levels, and build up layers (if you need to, this product really does offer high coverage) Shades are limited for darker skin tones.
Source Vichy Laboratoires
If you need high coverage for a darker skin tone (their range caters to almost all skin tones), and a mesmerising shade range choice - enter Juvias Place I Am Magic Liquid Foundation. It offers a super high coverage foundation that is easy to apply, affordable and highly praised for its staying power and finish. A truly brilliant foundation, with options to match shade for shade with concealers and contour sticks, this brand will have you covered - literally!
Source Juvias Place
For a product that works double time, both in concealing and soothing the redness of rosacea, La Roche-Posay Rosaliac Anti-Redness CC Cream. This CC cream offers mild coverage whilst trademarked thermal spring water aims to sooth sensitive skin to help minimise redness. This can also help longer term, so is a great solution for every day use.
References:
All About Rosacea (2020). Available at: http://www.rosacea.org/patients/all-about-rosacea
Foundation, B. (2020) Knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk. Available at: https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/rosacea/
How to combat rosacea (2020). Available at: https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/combat-rosacea
Rosacea (2017). Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rosacea/