SOS Foundation won't stick!

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Dec 15, 2016

Sylvia E.

SOS!
Lately, my skin has been majorly changing. I used to be fine just washing my face and putting on an acne fighting moisturizer, but then I noticed that my pores (only under my eyes) became extremely noticeable. My foundation routine currently consists of the Pore-fessional under my eyes, the hangover primer everywhere else, then I apply my teint miracle foundation with a damp beauty blender. After my foundation is applied I use the makeup forever concealer under my eyes using my airbrush concealer brush and then I contour with the cocoa contour kit and finish off with the Stay All Day Urban Decay setting spray. Only my T-zone and the under-eye area next to my nose give me issues. After two hours my skin is slightly red and my foundation starts lifting and looks like I applied too much powder foundation all over my face, except I never put powder on those areas. Is there something I should be doing differently? Is this normal? I am open to any ideas!

Dec 15, 2016

Aleena P.

Try skipping the primer and moisturizing more in those areas. and drink plenty of water. if you haven't changed your routine in any way it sounds like you you might be getting dry or even dehydrated with the changing weather. (a lot of people drink less water when they aren't hot)
I am not a fan of primers on dry skin and truly believe the best primer for dry skin is a good moisturizer. I swear by my embryolisse and my face oils for good, deep moisture. and even for oily skin I am not a fan of that porefessional. and the hangover claims to be hydrating but coconut water is not the best moisturizers not is coconut oil. it doesn't sink in far and dissipates quickly. I tested it anyways and never had luck with it.
as far as reducing the pores around your cheeks/nose, try a clay mask. often, enlarged pores are trapped sebum, even in dry to normal skin. wearing makeup can easily make that happen over time. especially when wearing products containing silicone, I always suggest to double cleanse because silicone doesn't wash off as easily. you could also try exfoliating, perhaps it's a build up of dead cells causing the enlarged pores. for that I very highly suggest Sonia rosellis sexapeel. or an exfoliant from Paula's choice.

Dec 15, 2016

Alexis C.

What's your skin type? Do you set with powder as well?