You know we’ve all at one time or another applied too much foundation or concealer and ended up with what I like to call “Cakey Face”. This is a common dilemma when it comes to makeup, so here’s my easy steps in how to get more natural looking skin!
1. Apply a face primer
I'm a big fan of primer. Not only does it make my makeup go on more smoothly, but it also keeps my skin from sucking the moisture out of my makeup and in turn making things look all kinds of cakey. Primer helps makeup stay put longer by smoothing the surface of the skin and, sometimes, gripping onto your makeup so it stays put. It smooths out the surface, filling in pores and makes your skin smoother for the foundation.
2. Don’t apply too much foundation
Now I realize that if you want full coverage or have many blemishes you’d like to cover, the first thing you think is to apply a fair amount of foundation. This will cover the blemishes BUT will also risk the chance of your foundation piling up and looking very mask-like. The better option is to apply a thin layer of foundation to even out your overall skin, then go over any blemishes with a concealer. Use a Beauty Blender or Make-up sponge because it applies a thin layer of foundation and makes it easier to blend it into the skin.
3. Apply powder only to oily areas
This is the key step! ONLY apply powder to the areas on your face that tend to get oily- usually the “T zone”. If you have dry skin, you may even be able to skip powder altogether. The trick is to also apply powder in a thin layer- I find the best way to do this is to use a powder blush
ALWAYS remember to apply makeup in thin layers at a time- you can always add more, but it’s very difficult to take away. I really hope this helps you all in your quest of getting flawless looking skin!
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