There is nothing worse than looking in the mirror, only to discover that your foundation is all cakey. Cakey foundation never looks good and you definitely won’t be getting many compliments if it happens to you. Wondering how to stop it from happening? There are several things you can do to keep cakiness at bay so that you always look fabulous, no matter how long you wear your foundation. Here’s how to stop it.
1 Choose a Foundation for Your Skin Type
If you have oily skin, a foundation made for dry skin is never going to work for you, and vice versa. When you pick out foundation, read the label carefully to make sure it’s one that aligns with your skin type. This is a really easy way to be sure your foundation stays flawless all day long.
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2 Prep Your Skin with an Astringent
This is especially important if you have oily skin because it will get your skin ready for foundation so it never cakes up on you. Use a cotton ball soaked with an astringent product and lightly swipe it all over your face. Allow it soak in and dry before applying your foundation on top. No more cakey foundation for you!
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When selecting an astringent, go for formulas that cater to your skin type. If you're prone to breakouts, try one with salicylic acid. For sensitive skin, a gentle, alcohol-free variant is best. It's not just about removing excess oil; a good astringent tightens pores and improves the skin's texture, making it the perfect canvas for a flawless foundation application. Just remember, after applying the astringent, give your skin a moment to benefit from the product's properties before moving on to your makeup routine.
3 Use a Mattifying Foundation Rather than a Creamy One
A matte look is what we all want because it means we aren’t sweaty or shiny. Creamy foundations make it hard to get this look, but are also more prone to caking. If you make the switch to a mattifying version of your foundation, you may just eliminate any trouble you’ve been having with caking and it won’t take any extra effort or time.
4 Make Exfoliation a Normal Part of Your Routine
Part of getting foundation that doesn’t cake is creating a smooth surface to apply it to. To get your skin in prime shape for your foundation, start including exfoliation as part of your skincare routine once or twice a week. Exfoliation removes dry, dead skin cells and makes your skin the perfect place for any kind of foundation.
5 Layer Foundation over a Good Moisturizer
Before you put any foundation on your face, massage in a good moisturizer for your skin type first. Hydrated skin holds on better to your foundation so it makes sense to apply a good facial cream before. Choose one that works for your skin and include it as part of your skincare routine. You’ll never be sorry!
6 Use Thin Layers of Foundation
The more foundation you apply to your face, the higher the risk of caking. To prevent it from happening, apply foundation in thin layers. If the first layer isn’t enough, you can add on another thin layer until you get the look you want. Once you get there, resist the urge to put on any more or caking will be happening in no time.
7 Never, Ever Forget to Set Your Foundation
Powder helps set your foundation, which helps keep caking at bay. The trick is to only apply the powder to areas that get oily. Just like the foundation, too much powder can also lead to caking so you don’t want to go overboard. Easy enough, right?
Is caking foundation something that you have to deal with? What’s your best way to prevent it from happening?
