Does the make up that says it clears your skin actually work?

[ChangingEventually]

I spent a whole bunch of money on the best make up ever today and it says "shine free" and "skin clearing make up". Um, what EXACTLY does that mean? I like that it covers well and it doesn't show like crazy. But will it actually help you if you have imperfect skin?

[NoDayButToday]

Do you remember the name of the product?

[ChangingEventually]

It's the Maybeline kind. It says "Shine Free, Skin Clearing Makeup". Sorry, I don't know much about makeup. I always had great skin but then some acne came up and I'm dealing with clearing that up AND covering it up in a way that doesn't ruin my skin.

[SVZ]

It probably just has salicylic acid in it.

[bella]

I may be wrong, but I don't really trust that kind of product. I keep make-up and skin treatments separate.