"In general, makeup clogs the pores of the skin," she explains. Wearing liquid foundation and silicone-based primer may aggravate breakouts, especially if you have oily or acne-prone skin. During this period, the best thing you can do for your skin is to avoid using any potentially pore-clogging products. Brushing your face daily will also help clean out congested skin cells and get more oxygen flowing to your brain. This will help reduce headaches and improve memory performance. Stopping wearing makeup too soon after starting could cause some dryness and redness due to the loss of protective layers of skin. But as long as you take time to heal your skin and keep it healthy, you should see improvement with less breakouts and healthier looking skin.