I Thought the “Butter Skin” Trend Was a No-Go for My Acne-Prone Skin—These 13 Products Proved Me Wrong

Scrolling through social media, there’s no shortage of skincare trends. From slugging to skin cycling, there’s always something new to try. That said, I’ve noticed many of these trends aren’t exactly acne-friendly. Slathering my face with Vaseline? Hard pass. My sensitive, breakout-prone skin erupts if a product so much as looks at it wrong. The thought of covering it with any petrolatum-based product gives me a minor heart attack. If you have acne-prone skin, I’m sure you can relate. After sifting through what felt like hundreds of trends a day, I started to think my skin just wasn’t a trend kind of girlie (yes, in my mind, she’s her own entity).

Lately, though, I’ve been loving the internet’s take on “butter skin.” The trend is all about looking fresh, hydrated, dewy, and glowy. It’s right up my alley—I live for a creamy, melt-in-your-hand texture and a radiant finish. I was initially worried my attempt at recreating the look wouldn’t hit the same, but the products below completely proved me wrong.

If you’re acne-prone but still want that dewy glow, look no further. I found 13 products that practically make you sparkle—without clogging your pores. I’m sharing them all ahead.