Is there a way to stop my foundations and BB creams from going cakey? I have Revlon Colourstay which is usually really awesome but then just randomly when I put it on, it was all cakey! I also just got some BB creams from beautynetkorea and I REALLY want to make them work as they're the only BB creams/foundations I've ever tried that keeps my oily t-zone under control but they too are getting a bit cakey.
I haven't changed the way I'm applying them. I always cleanse, moisturise, prime, then apply with a beauty blender.
Help!!
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I used to have the same problem which would be worse in the winter. Firstly grab some jojoba oil pop that on before you moisturise at night, this oil balances skin so that dry areas are hydrated and oily areas calmed. Up your exfoilation to 3-4 times a week, caking happens to dead skin normally. Give prep time to settle, put on your day cream and let it settle for 10 minutes! I normally get on with my lunch for the day and feed the cats whilst it absorbs into my skin. Same with primer give it time to settle not that long though they are quickly absorbed. Apply foundation with a damp beauty sponge using light dabbing or a flat top kabuki brush to swirl on. Areas you know are going to cake apply a small veil of setting powder. Set with spray and then don't touch your face :)
Accidentprone makes an amazing point there. Like with my Maybelline stick foundation I've found it doesn't work with ANY primers. You really need to mix and match to find the right combination. I used to think I could just live with one primer but you really do need to try out a few different types to go with different foundations. Because I have combo skin I like to use a hydrating primer with matte foundations and that stops them from sticking to dry patches so much.
How do you know if the foundation is water or silicone based? Especially the Korean BB creams... they're a bit of a challenge as it is!
I'm pretty sure my primers are all silicone. I have samples of the smashbox primer, maybelline baby skin, and avon magix (not sure if they sell that anymore, but it's a gel-to-powder formula).
I'm pretty sure my primers are all silicone. I have samples of the smashbox primer, maybelline baby skin, and avon magix (not sure if they sell that anymore, but it's a gel-to-powder formula).
Check the ingredients. If a product is silicone-based it will have -cone in the ingredients, for example dimethicone. Water based products will have 'aqua' as an ingredient.
Note also that some water based products have silicones, but they are further down the ingredients list and are a smaller part of the product.
FYI Revlon Colorstay is silicone based
Hope that helped.
Note also that some water based products have silicones, but they are further down the ingredients list and are a smaller part of the product.
FYI Revlon Colorstay is silicone based
Hope that helped.
Have you tried MAC Fix+ ? That is my go-to product to avoid cakeyness. I wear full coverage foundation so I spray that before I leave the house and it makes it look like I'm wearing far less foundation, without actually losing any coverage. It is available in a smaller size to try it out, or you might be able to try it out at a MAC counter. xx
ChristineHoll There are MAC stores at Botany and St Lukes which may be easier to get to than the CBD. Fix+ really does return normalicy to the finish. I find its great when I'm tired and I've overapplied my powder. Wayne Goss has some excellent, short, yet highly informative videos on foundation - including one that shows what Fix+ can do. I'll try and find the link.
Definately a case of finding what works with each foundation but I find I have some foundations that only work for me using a beauty blender and I have some that only work using a stiple brush (I would suggest giving that a go) and just gentle buffing rather than rubbing or circular motions. I dont have too much success myself with foundation brushes for some reason :)
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