Cakey makeup? Help!

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Carly M.

Oct 20, 2014

Carly M.

Hello!

First things first- I have light skin, very light freckles on my cheek area that can be covered with enough makeup. They're my biggest insecurity so I take the time to cover them every day before school..I also hate how my skin isn't tan so I usually layer dark and light powder to get the skin tone I like! But I find that by the end of the day, my foundation looks awful and makes my face really oily. I use 2-3 pumps of loreal lumi foundation over my freckles and then 2 layers of powder on my face. (Ones covergirl, the other is a high-end brand)

Any suggestions on how to not get such cakey, oily makeup? It usually starts getting pretty oily in the T-zone a couple hours after applied. Thank you so much.

Avery S.

Oct 20, 2014

Avery S.

Maybe its because youre layering too much makeup on to try and change the look of your natural face. a lot of people wish they had freckles and, coming from a person who is naturally tan, it's not that big of a deal to be tan. not being rude, but I always wish I had a lighter skin tone. be happy with the way you look :)

Alex M.

Oct 20, 2014

Alex M.

First of all if you don't want your makeup to be oily and you want higher coverage than switch foundations because what you're using is dewy and light coverage. I would not layer that much powder on cuz that is what is making you cakey. Use some bronzer around your face to warm it up.

Carly M.

Oct 20, 2014

Carly M.

Thank you all, I will be purchasing some new foundation soon & will take your tips into account!

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