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about.txtWelcome to the Misfit Muse edit of Fungal Acne-Safe skincare & makeup for sensitive, break out-prone skin, and skin conditions exacerbated by lipid-dependent Malassezia yeasts.
Not all FA-Safe products are created equal and many lists you'll find are obsolete. This database aims to be thoughtfully curated and regularly updated.
The products we feature are fragrance free, ferment free, and non-comedogenic. For each product catalogued, we've also indicated the presence of actives such as niacinamide, along with other good-to-know details.
We hope this site can be a resource for you to find the best FA-safe products that 1) can help reset/balance your skin and 2) you can love and trust. Sensitive skin girls and boys just wanna have fun too, and we put the *fun* in Fungal Acne-Safe 🤓
<3 Becca
Note: Misfit Muse does not make commission on any products listed. We are not paid to promote or feature products.glossary.txtfungal acne-safe +
Products that do not have fatty acids/oils, esters, polysorbates, fatty alcohols, or ferments: these ingredients feed the yeast Malassezia which causes Malassezia Folliculitis aka Fungal Acne. Because FA-safe products are inherently non-comedogenic and lightweight, it's a good baseline for those dealing with Malassezia-related and sensitive skin conditions, such as perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and rosecea.
fragrance free +
No added fragrance, "parfum", "aroma", or fragrance from essential oils
no ferments +
No glactomyces or other fermented ingredients. Ferments will often pass FA-checkers, but they can be triggers for perioral dermatits, fungal acne, and irritation breakouts.
niacinamide +
Niacinamide has become a popular ingredient in skincare + makeup products. However, using multiple products with niacinamide can cause irritation, and so it's helpful to note.
non-comedogenic +
Formulated with ingredients that have a lower risk of clogging pores. FYI: this term is generally unregulated and pore-clogging ingredient checkers will often have conflicting results.
exfoliating +
Toners or serums tagged as "exfoliating" contain AHA (glycolic, lactic, mandelic), BHA (salicylic), PHA, or azelaic acid.
hydrating +
Toners or serums tagged as "hydrating" have ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, glycerin, centella, panthenol.Fenty Beauty Match Stix Color-Adaptive Cheek + Lipstick
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
minimal ingredients
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Covergirl Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
talc-free
Morphe Hot Shot Blush Drops
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
PRIIA Vacation In a Jar Mineral Bronzer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
PRIIA Loose Mineral Foundation
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Good Molecules Squalane Oil
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum
details AHA
exfoliating
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
minimal ingredients
no ferments
no niacinamide
under $30
Geek & Gorgeous 101 Hydration Station Gel-Cream
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
non-comedogenic
under $30
Bioeffect Gel-to-Milk Facial Cleanser
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain
details fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
RoyceDerm Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream
details fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
salicylic acid
under $30
Medik8 Press & Glow Toner
details exfoliating
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
PHA
TiZO3 Facial Primer/Sunscreen Tinted SPF40
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
mineral SPF
no ferments
no niacinamide
Geek & Gorgeous 101 Jelly Joker Cleanser
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
ColourPop Lippie Pencil
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
non-comedogenic
under $30
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Charlotte Tilbury Take It All Off Eye Makeup Remover
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gel-Cream Moisturizer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
PRIIA Conceal & Correct
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
non-comedogenic
under $30
Morphe Hot Shot Sun Drops
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Concealer
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wand
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
liquid formula
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Krave Oat So Simple Water Cream
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Malezia Purified MCT Oil
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant
details contains niacinamide
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
non-comedogenic
under $30
Bioeffect Imprinting Eye Masks
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Bioeffect Imprinting Hydrogel Mask
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
hydrating
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
Joanna Vargas Dawn Face Mask
details exfoliating
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
mandelic acid
no ferments
non-comedogenic
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Toner
details azaleic acid
exfoliating
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
non-comedogenic
PHA
under $30
Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
details ≤1% ferment: beta-glucan
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45
details chemical SPF
contains niacinamide
fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
mineral SPF
no ferments
non-comedogenic
under $30
Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
Saint Jane Beauty The C-Drops
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
vitamin C
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
details fragrance free
fungal acne-safe
no ferments
no niacinamide
non-comedogenic
under $30
last updated: 1/19/25© Misfit Muse, LLC. 2025 | The information on this website is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions you may have about your health or medical condition.
