Episode Details

Makeup can boost confidence, support sensitive skin, and even protect against pigmentation - but only when you use it the right way. In this episode, consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid break down the dermatologist-approved rules for choosing, applying, and removing makeup safely.

Looking for answers to questions like...

• Does makeup really block your pores?
• Can foundation help protect against melasma?
• Is heavy stage makeup a problem for acne or rosacea?
• And is expired makeup as bad as people say?

In this evidence-based conversation, Emma and Ellie explain how makeup interacts with real skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and melasma. They share the truth about non-comedogenic products, the role of iron oxides, what happens when makeup is not removed correctly, and why the way you clean your tools matters more than the makeup itself. The episode finishes with dermatologist-approved cleansing routines and practical recommendations for products that genuinely work.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why modern makeup does not cause acne when removed properly
• How non-comedogenic formulations support acne-prone or sensitive skin
• The role of makeup in rosacea and why stage makeup can trigger flares
• Why expired makeup and old mascara may irritate or damage skin
• How iron oxide in certain foundations helps protect pigment-prone skin
• How to choose products for acne, rosacea and inflammatory conditions
• Why washing makeup brushes matters and what problems dirty tools don’t cause
• The dermatologist-approved method for properly removing makeup
• How makeup fits into overall skin health and confidence

Products/brands mentioned:

• Bare minerals
• Hada Labo Cleansing Oil
• Medik8 Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil
• SVR Topialyse Range
• Byoma cleansers
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
• Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
• Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation

Follow & Connect:

Instagram | @afterhoursskinclinic Email | ahsc@raconteur.tv

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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