Why does my face makeup always look flakey?

Jul 11, 2014

Mimi B.

Even when I use only BB Cream, it looks flakey and dry. Please help :(

Jul 11, 2014

Rebecca C.

Try moisturiser before hand, or a very moisturising primer x

Jul 11, 2014

Rissa G.

Do you properly prep your skin edited applying makeup?
I'm no professional but here's what I mean
- cleanse
- exfoliate
- moisturize (let soak in)
- primer (not necessary but insures you have a smooth base; you can skip this step for bb cream)
- foundation

Are you using the wrong foundation for your skin type?

Jul 11, 2014

Rissa G.

Before not edited -.-

Jul 11, 2014

Emerald N.

What is your skin type? it may be because your skin is dry if so try using a face mask every week.:-)

Jul 11, 2014

Queen E.

Your face should be exfoliated at least once a week. it's gets rid of the dead skin, show casing a new smoother layer of skin. If you don't exfoliate then you will have flaky skin on your face and it will show case when you put on bb cream or anything for that matter

Jul 11, 2014

Mimi B.

I do all the proper steps before applying makeup. But I have dry, very sensitive skin, so I can't use too many products. What kind of face masks do you recommend?

Jul 11, 2014

Emerald N.

Simple- deep cleansing face mask. I use it and its really gentle. not too expensive either.

Jul 11, 2014

Mimi B.

Thanks :) I love that brand! I was always skeptical about their face masks though, I'll give it a try

Jul 11, 2014

Sabrina T.

Mix a bit of moisturizer into the bb and put a thin later on your face :)

Jul 11, 2014

Alma M.

What is your daily routine? what product's do you use? this helps narrow it down

Jul 11, 2014

Lauren H.

I have the same problem. I just wait five minutes while my foundation sets and I spray a makeup setting spray (Preferably the Urban Decay All Nighter) and I am good to go

Jul 11, 2014

Rachel T.

Don't exfoliate everyday it will irritate your skin.

Jul 12, 2014

Angelina S.

Exfoliate your skin and try a hydrating mask like once a week or less. And make sure you always moisturize your face before applying makeup.

Jul 12, 2014

Moriah Z.

I have the driest skin so I use just regular ponds moisturizer before bed, in the morning, and right before I put on makeup. Sometimes the flakes are there, but really nobody notices them except you.

Jul 12, 2014

Ellie C.

Try using a moisturizer before. Also exfoliate, but with a hydrating exfoliator since it sounds like you have dry skin.

Jul 12, 2014

Kee R.

Exfoliate and Primer and you're set!!

Jul 12, 2014

Molly B.

My routine is I wash my face at night & take off my makeup and then I use acne pads to exfoliate my skin then I take my cetaphil moisturizer and put that on. I wake up in the morning and repeat the same, & also I think I'm going to start adding aloe to my face after before moisturizer because I hear it also cleans your face and helps acne.

Jul 12, 2014

Molly B.

But I don't use the acne pads everyday bc my skin gets itritated due to the chemical in it.