patchy foundation HELP!
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Mar 5, 2013
Ella K.
I apply my foundation in the morning and then I set it with powder and it looks perfectly fine and even!! then an hour later its all patchy! I don't know what I'm doing wrong!! I moisturize twice a day (I have dry to normal skin) I use Mac foundation and every single othe foundation I have tried does the same!
PLEASE HELP?!?!?!?!
Mar 5, 2013
Azra S.
Have you tried not setting it with powder for a day to see if it makes a difference?
Mar 5, 2013
Azra S.
Also how do you apply the powder, with a brush or a sponge?
Mar 5, 2013
Ella K.
If I dibt set it witg a powder it transfers because its a moose texture. I use a stippling brush.
Mar 5, 2013
Gottabsam M.
Well try a primer and a setting spray as well see if that helps! Xoxo.
Mar 5, 2013
D B.
It could be reacting with your moisturiser?
Mar 5, 2013
D B.
Make sure to use match a water-based foundation with a water-based moisturiser, same for oil-based or silicone-based.
Mar 5, 2013
Jeanine G.
Primer evens out the skin and helps use less products because the product spreads more evenly. The Mac setting spray refreshes your skin and blends hard makeup.
Mar 5, 2013
Jeanine G.
Harsh *
Mar 5, 2013
Jeanine G.
And never put lotion over foundation.
Mar 5, 2013
Rahma M.
Maybe change your powder? Or change your moisturizer.:)
Mar 5, 2013
Ella K.
Jacqueline H. I am using the Mac Sculpt
D.B thats a good point! does anyone know of mac sculpt is water based etc.?
Mar 5, 2013
Ella K.
I have used mac prep and prime before... didn't help :/
and I just changed my powder too
also I woykd never put lotion over foundation! lol
Mar 5, 2013
Ella K.
And does that fix plus really help? I couldn't believe that a spray would set it considering moisture is what takes it off... also ppk say that it gives a dewy finish I like matte.
Mar 6, 2013
Brooke S.
Because you have dry skin ( like me) you should NOT use anything that will make you matte because the reason it's getting patchy is because of the dryness. The dry spots will get patchy. You a use a really good mostureiser and let it really sink in (5-10 minutes) and a nice silicone primer you should do just fine! You can still use powder bur try to use a less drying foundation. That's how I solved my problem.
Mar 6, 2013
Ella K.
Thanks brooke! but you should know my foundation is designed for dry skin but I would love to know what moisturizer you use! and primer too!
Mar 6, 2013
aliyah b.
Be sure to exfoliate or use a hydrating facial mask before applying makeup, and use a primer, I have problem skin too and this really helps keep my foundation looking perfect :)
Mar 6, 2013
Sara N.
Do you need that high coverage? Do you mean patchy like your skin is flaking? If that's the case you should try a more intensive moisturizer. If you're finding that you're getting oily/splotchy, you may want to look into a primer that also has the same base (I think studio sculpt is water/gel based)? I can't really make many suggestions as I have super oily skin. You can try prep + prime skin refined zone treatment if oil is your problem...just in those areas of concern.
Mar 6, 2013
Sara N.
Oh and Clinique makes pretty good foundation (at about the same price point) for all kinds of skin, there's one that's more hydrating if I remember correctly, and I think Superbalance is for combination skin...hope this helps!!
Mar 6, 2013
Ella K.
Exfoliate check! what kind of mask?
yes I do like full coverage
and I mean that my foundation goes patchy not my actual skin. like my foundation fades in certain areas particularly around my cheeks and jaw is most noticable
also thanks Jacqueline ill check my moisturizer spf and get back to you!
Mar 6, 2013
aliyah b.
I like using an oatmeal+yogurt mask, or just honey, they leave my face so soft! x
Mar 6, 2013
Chloe S.
Definitely exfoliate, I recommend a sugar lemon exfoliator that you can read about here: http://www.lovelittlebeautyblog.com/2013/01/how-to-battle-dry-skin.html
Then definitely moisturize, then try using a primer before foundation and a setting spray after foundation, maybe stop using setting powder
Mar 9, 2013
Brooke S.
My mostureiser changes between my Avon nutra face cream (when I need more moisture) and on more of a daily bases I use a moisturizer that helps tan my skin over time. It really helps. And for a primer I keep getting samples at hourglass primer. It feels amazing on the skin.