Cake cake cake cake ( foundation)

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

I love heavy coverage foundation ( the types that cover scars and dark spots ) but by a few hours my face doesn't look skin like, what do you guys recommend to get rid of cakey foundation?? :)

Mar 19, 2014

Ileene M.

Have you tried kat von d lock it foundation it's really thick and full coverage..do you use a setting powder?

Mar 19, 2014

Meagan M.

Lol the title!! > :D it could be the foundation you are using. Something weird that I do...I'm not even sure if it really helps but it does help me. I always spray light amounts of water on my face to give my foundation a better consistency but don't spray too much because then it just washes it out. The light spray will moisturize the foundation so it's not dry and cakey looking. It's just a suggestion to try!

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Lline yes I use a setting powder and a primer beforehand :/ ohh I will look into that foundation! Thank you!

Mar 19, 2014

Kyraa D.

A lot of different things can cause cakey foundation.
primers & setting sprays can definitely help keep makeup in place & looking fresh for way longer. also make sure you're using the right foundation for your skin type.
what foundation are you using?

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Haha thanks meagan :) hmmm I will definetly give that a try!

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

I'm using Estée Lauder camoflauge makeup

Mar 19, 2014

Kyraa D.

@Yaz, your foundation may not be compatible with either the primer or setting powder that your using.. or both. that can happen sometimes & cause the makeup to look cakey after some time. I would double check the ingredients list of all 3 products & see.

Mar 19, 2014

Georgia R.

Illamasqua skin base foundation is amazing, built up with thin layers it goes very full coverage and NEVER goes cakey it's amazing

Mar 19, 2014

Isabella K.

A primer, powder and a good setting spray will make it look better.

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Thank you all so much everyone! :)

Mar 19, 2014

Georgia R.

Oh! And keep a bottle of mac fix+ in your bag to spray throughout the day keeps your make up refreshed and skin hydrated!

Mar 19, 2014

Natalie K.

Yaz do you use a moisturizer?

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Well my skin is kinda oily so I get scared it's going to exaggerate the oil but hmm maybe I should try it!

Mar 19, 2014

Natalie K.

OMG lol thats probably what's going on! Your skin needs some sort of moisture and if your not doing that prior to applying your foundation and primer it is absorbing the foundation (which should not happen) then continues to leave soley the pigment on your skin and that is what's causing you to look "cakey". The makeup is breaking up on the surface gurl! Even if you just try Cetaphil moisturizer which is supre affordable then it will help! I personally recommend and LOVE First Aid Beauty Daily Face Cream. Its $20 and can be your moisturizer and primer in one. Get it at Sephora, I promise you will see a big difference.

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Ohh okay thank you for the help! I'm british so don't have sephora over here but I will look into it online, thank youuuu :)

Mar 19, 2014

Natalie K.

Okay gurl its very easily accesable.. here you go (:
http://www.feelunique.com/p/First-Aid-Beauty-Daily-Face-Cream-60ml

Mar 19, 2014

Karen B.

Elizebeth arden or pan stick both are very heavey coverage for the face :)

Mar 19, 2014

Georgia R.

Mac oil control cream is amazing my friend uses it and she said she can literally not live with out it!

Mar 19, 2014

Yaz Y.

Thanks guys :))

Mar 20, 2014

Ember F.

I use a dermalogica spray between every layer of makeup, right now I'm using the ultra calming one that helps get rid of redness and it smooths my makeup out.

Mar 20, 2014

Evrytwntyfifth ..

Try patting a damp sponge over the foundation, let it dry for a min then put a thin layer of setting powder. works wonder for me.

Mar 20, 2014

Tiffany O.

Try estee lauder double wear foundation its full coverage but look natural.