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Why does my makeup always look cakey?

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  1. Linda
    Member

    ok so here's the thing first off i want to say that i use revlon colorstay because i heard it is like the best drugstore foundation. So this is how i apply my foundation please tell me if i am missing something/ doing something wrong

    1. I wash my face
    2. Apply clean and clears moisturizer
    3. Pour some foundation on the palm of my hand and use a regular thin foundation brush from walmart
    4. Lock it in with L'Oreal true match pressed powder

    That's basically all i do and my face salways look cakey it's so gross I heard of primer but isn't that the same thing as regular mosturizer? and is primer really neccessary for makeup to look good? What else would you recommend me to do/buy??

    p.s PLEASE don't suggest any MAC products or something pricy

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. queeonofpurple12
    Member

    Best Answer

    try the the dream liquid mosse foundation. i don't know what the brand is though.
    NON CAKEY MAKEUP ROUTINE:
    - do your normal washing, cleansing, and moisturizing
    - dot the foundation on your face (i.e, forehead, cheeks, chin, nose) and then blend it in with brush
    - DO NOT use a kabuki brush for pressed powder, it ALWAYS goes on to heavy. i would use the sponge that comes with it
    ***i wear pressed powder and i dont like applying to much so i dip the sponge in the powder and put it in a seperate compact mirror so it won't get too much on it***
    ~MeRe~

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. twilight_lvr22
    Member

    well... usually if your foundation or powder looks cakey, then it's because you put on too much. next time u use your foundation, try to put a little less on and see if that helps any.
    hope i helped a little :)

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. Stinky
    Member

    One powder I like is Bareminerals (it's not horrifically expensive!) because I just brush on the powder and that's it. Try a different brand, EX CoverGirl to see if it helps, or just wear less make-up to see if it helps.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. iGreenTea
    Member

    Primer is not the same thing as a moisturizer. A moisturizer is specifically made to moisturize the skin only. It has no make up advantages unless you use a tinted moisturizer. Some claim that moisturizer helps the foundation to adhere but that might be because they're using a light-weight moisturizer that won't interfere with the makeup. You should try using a lighter moisturizer like Neutrogena's line of facial moisturizers. I've found that they have a very light-weight formula with no stickyness either. Although a primer helps to make the makeup stay on longer you don't need it unless you need long lasting stay.

    Another thing might be because you're using too many layers. Although I highly recommend L'Oreal's True Match line, a pressed powder shouldn't be used for sealing in foundation. A loose powder like Laura Mercier's Loose Powder is better because a pressed powder is essentially packed powder which means you're adding more and more layers onto your face giving you that cakey look. Try laying off the pressed powder and find a loose/translucent powder.

    Good luck. <3

    Posted 2 years ago #

  6. Ashen
    Member

    If it looks cake-y, you're probably putting too much on. The key to wearing make up is to make it look like you're not wearing any. liquid foundation does tend to cake up. instead of a liquid foundation, try a loose powder or JUST the pressed powder. If you do want to use liquid make up though, try Clean and Clear's pore perfecting moisturizer for a base or a primer, but you really don't need it. Primer and moisturizer ARE NOT the same. Primer just helps the make up stick to your face and not slide off.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  7. J
    Member

    Blend, blend, blend and use less foundation if you can. Also make sure you're using a brush for your powder and not one of those pads that sometimes comes with pressed powders.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  8. Durka doo
    Member

    mineral makeup is a girls best friend <3 It goes on flawlessly. its the only thing I use to cover blemishes. its light and it takes less than a minute to apply. its amazing! I wish they had this stuff when I was highschool/middleschool

    Posted 2 years ago #

  9. Suhaani
    Member

    blend the makeup properly and get the color in the color close to ur skin color and dont apply too much..good luck

    Posted 2 years ago #

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