/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>have really bad genetic acne
>yes I've tried antibiotics, prescription topical creams, strict skin regimens, diet changes, etc.
>came to accept my shitty skin fate

>my foundation game has been incredibly good as a result
>hear experts and people all the time say: >"Your skin won't break out as badly if you don't wear makeup."
>try going for a couple weeks without makeup
>oil, breakouts, clogged pores erryday
>even though decent amount of facial cleanliness at the beginning and end of day--plus no touching

>wear makeup again
>less breakouts, less clogged pores, have actual confidence due to not looking sick, tired, and ugly
What the shit? Is it the 'acne fighting' makeup? Washing extra vigorously at the end of the day to take off the makeup? Absolutely zero face touching out of fear of ruining the makeup?
It feels like such a joke that the only time my skin gets better is when I'm slathering it with makeup.