A foundation is the basis of your makeup, as it can make or break your look. Unfortunately, most people struggled with a particularly undesirable yet common issue with foundation: they can’t figure out how to avoid cakey makeup. While it can be quite bothersome, cakey makeup is an easy issue to address. The secret to landing a flawless makeup look is getting your base right, and we often make the same mistakes of picking the wrong shade or applying it on dry patches.
In this article, we share some tips to create a flawless base. What’s more? There is a complete guide to fixing cakey makeup quickly, too. Keep scrolling!
1. Use a makeup setting spray
A full-face makeup routine includes many steps – base, contouring, bronzing, highlighting…By the time you are done with the whole process, your face could end up looking like it is painted. You need to melt all of that makeup into your skin using a setting spray. A setting spray is the ultimate secret to a flawless makeup look. It eliminates all the residue and gives you a natural makeup finish. You can also spritz some setting spray on the makeup brush before dipping the brush into the foundation to add it to the face. This will ensure that the makeup glides smoothly across the face without transferring the makeup.
2. Blend The Foundation Well
If your foundation looks white and chalky after application, then you’ve not blended it well. Cakey foundation can also be due to the wrong foundation shade. To avoid this issue, choose a foundation shade darker for a more natural, smooth finish. Make sure that you allow the foundation to dry before applying another coat. Apart from this, use a damp makeup sponge to eliminate all the fine lines and streaks to give yourself even-looking skin.
3. Hydrate Your Under Eye Area
Does your under-eye look cakey even after following the entire base routine properly? That means it requires some hydration. A simple hack to hydrate your under-eye area is to use a face spray, serum, or a toner that contains squalane. Spritz it on your makeup sponge, dab off the excess, and gently press it under your eyes.
4. Dab Off The Excess
If you think you have gone over the top with your foundation, there’s nothing to be worried about. Take a damp makeup sponge and press it gently on your face where you think it looks uneven. Apart from this, you can use a clean paper towel and press it down firmly on the face, removing any excess makeup from the face.
5. Use A Face Oil
One of the preliminary causes of cakey makeup is dry skin. No matter how much you prepare your skin before your makeup routine, your skin ends up looking patchy. The solution is to wet your face with a warm cloth to open the pores and hydrate the skin. Next, apply dry oil to the skin by gently massaging in circular motions. This will allow the skin to absorb the product, thus adding moisture to dehydrated skin. With this hack, all your foundation, concealer, and bronzer will blend seamlessly into your skin.
6. Use A Setting Powder For Oily Skin
You need to get your foundation right, irrespective of your skin type. If you have oily skin, the trick to avoid cakiness is going to be different. Instead of using a face oil, use a translucent setting powder on your face’s oily areas, especially the T-zone. After this, you can continue with the rest of the steps.
7. Avoid Applying Too Much Makeup On Creased Areas
While applying makeup, we often try to cover our fine lines with more makeup. But, you should consider doing the opposite because less is more. Avoid the areas where you have lines and creases. After you’re done applying foundation on the rest of your face, use whatever little product is left on the sponge and dab it gently on those areas.
8. Apply Eyeshadow Primer On Creased Areas
Have you ever considered using an eyeshadow primer on the creased areas of your face? No, right? An eyeshadow primer evens out your face’s fine lines just as it does on the eyes. Take a tiny amount of eyeshadow primer and dab it on the creased areas of your clean, moisturized face. Then, take a little bit of setting powder and press it on those areas. Now you can comfortably apply foundation and concealer. Finally, don’t forget to set the entire thing with a loose powder and setting spray.
9. Mix The Right Foundation With The Right Prime
Not all primers work well for all foundations. So choose the right products! According to professionals, silicone-based primers work well for silicone-based foundations. Water-based primers are much more flexible and work well for both water- and silicone-based foundations. You can also mix a small amount of primer in the foundation and apply with a brush to areas of fine line to balance out the skin tone.
10. Take Some Time Before Setting Your Under-Eye Area
Do you find creasy lines under your eyes even after finishing your makeup? Don’t rush. Wait for a few minutes to set your under-eye area after applying concealer. You can focus on your eye makeup till the concealer sets on your skin. Once you’re done with your eye makeup, use a little bit of loose setting powder to fix your under-eye area.
In conclusion, achieving a flawless and non-cakey foundation application is all about proper preparation, blending, and using the right techniques. Start by hydrating and priming your skin, ensuring it is well-prepared for makeup application. Blend your foundation well using a damp makeup sponge for a smooth and even finish. Dab off any excess product or use a setting spray to melt the makeup into your skin for a natural look. Hydrate the under-eye area and avoid applying too much product on creased areas. Consider using an eyeshadow primer on fine lines and choose the right foundation-primer combination. Lastly, allow your under-eye concealer to set before applying setting powder. By following these tricks, you can avoid cakey makeup and achieve a flawless base for your overall makeup look.
