Why My Foundation is Always CAKEY? Beginner's Guide to Natural Looking Foundation for ALL Skin Types

 Hello peachies welcome back to Dear peachie have you ever had these common makeup foundation problems

your foundation looked cakey patchy flaky and uneven with pores and Fine Lines cracking through
you look like you have put on heavy makeup or too many layers of product
your foundation shade does not match with your neck skin tone at all today we are
going to deliver the most practical beginner's guide to Foundation application for our peaches
cakey makeup isn't the result of using too many products but from using too much of product we'll
explain a little more in depth about that for this video we have carefully curated a list of the most
popular XiaoHongShu Foundation application tips to take your base makeup game to a whole new level
from skincare prepping common Foundation application mistakes the right concealer
technique for different blemishes types up to setting your base we've got that all covered
with the right techniques and product not only can your skin look good and silky smooth in
front of the camera or even without filters but it also can withstand long hours without wear
off keep watching so you never have to deal with cakey makeup again as usual our video
is divided into several sections please refer to the following parts according to their timestamps
it's such a bummer when you spend ages perfecting your base makeup only to watch it falling out
as the day drags on we all want our makeup to stay put and look fabulous all day long right
but here's the thing even if you're using top-notch makeup products the real secret
to achieving a Flawless long-lasting look is in the prep work you do on your skin before
you start applying your makeup one thing to keep in mind before putting on your makeup
is to keep your skincare routine as minimal as possible applying too much heavy skincare
can make your skin greasy which could then cause your foundation to not stick properly to your skin
so less is definitely more when it comes to Skin Care before makeup before you go
ahead and apply your foundation the very first thing you should do is figure out your skin type
if you're not quite sure what your skin type is don't worry a quick Google search can help you
find out this is important because our individual skin type can have a huge impact on the types of
products and makeup techniques that work best for you no matter what your skin type is all you need
is two skin care products before applying makeup if you have oily skin just use a refreshing toner
followed by a lightweight moisturizer for combination skin use a toner and a slightly
more hydrating moisturizer for dry skin you can use a toner with a rich moisturizer or lotion
and if your skin is extremely dry you can apply two to three layers of toner to hydrate your skin
if you always experience extensive flakiness caking and peeling when applying foundation
you can use a heavier moisturizer on the affected areas before applying makeup typically these areas
are around the forehead nose mouth and laugh lines massage the Moisturizer in circular motions for a
few minutes and then wipe off the excess dead skin cells and oils using a damp cotton pad that is
soaked with your toner this technique works like a charm for people with dry combination skin type
once you've applied your skin care give it about 5 to 10 minutes to be fully absorbed into your skin
when you touch your face with your fingers you should feel that your skin is plump
and well hydrated with a slightly tacky feel like it's had a good drink of water
this is the perfect condition for applying makeup and your foundation will stay put on your skin
while it can be tempting to apply a sheet mask right before applying your makeup it is not
recommended if you have an upcoming big event or special occasion that requires a Flawless
makeup look a better option would be to perform a deep cleansing followed by a skincare mask and
lotion the night before this will ensure that your makeup stays put on your skin throughout the day
if you're struggling with fine lines under your eyes that crack through your foundation it's
recommended to use a light non-pilling eye cream and apply only a small amount
second sunscreen product selection and application sunscreen should be the last step of a skincare
routine and the first step of makeup issues such as pilling and white casts that appear
after applying sunscreen are usually caused by incorrect application techniques or using
unsuitable products before applying sunscreen you have to make sure the skin care products
are completely absorbed and touched dry select sunscreen which is suitable for your skin type
to ensure the effectiveness of your sunscreen it's recommended to apply two lines of sunscreen
directly onto your index and middle fingers using too little sunscreen can reduce its Effectiveness
but applying the entire amount on the face at once can cause white patches and pilling the
correct way should be applying half of the amount evenly over the face gently Pat it onto your face
in One Direction avoiding vigorous rubbing or circular motions especially if the sunscreen has
a thicker or heavier texture use your fingertips to lightly Pat the sunscreen all over your face
then for the remaining half of the amount apply a second layer over the nose cheeks
and other oily areas of your skin don't forget to apply sunscreen to the corners of your mouth
hairline and jawline and don't be afraid to apply a little extra to your neck remember
to wait for three to ten minutes to allow time for the sunscreen to sink into the skin properly
next primer is a makeup primer really necessary well it's not but it will enhance the longevity
of your makeup or improve skin texture there are several types of primers available including color
correcting primers hydrating primers Well Control primers and silicone-based primers
color correcting primers come in two types tinted primers and Prime color correctors
Prime color correctors commonly used are purple and green the purple Hue helps to
even out dull yellow skin tones while the green Hue neutralizes red patches tinted primer help
to brighten up your overall skin tone if your skin is already well hydrated and moisturized
during your pre-makeup skincare routine you can skip using a hydrating primer altogether
for those with oily skin the oil control primer is your best friend this type of primer will give
your skin a natural matte finish it's recommended to only apply the primer to the areas that tend to
get greasy easily such as the nose forehead and Chin silicones and primers can help to blur out
imperfections on your face fill in fine lines and wrinkles and reduce the appearance of pores this
creates a clean base for your makeup allowing it to be applied more evenly and look better overall
remember that you don't need to apply this type of primer all over your face if you want your
skin to look smooth overall you can apply a thin layer to your T-Zone and areas with larger pores
smooth it along the direction of your pores in areas where your pores are more visible
using too much is unnecessary as it will cause pilling of your base
if you have different skin concerns in different areas of your face for example your T-Zone is oily
and your cheeks are dry you can use different primers with different functions for each area
for areas with large pores such as the T-Zone and nose veins you can use a silicone-based
primer for dry areas you should use hydrating primers to prevent flaking and Fine Lines
to prevent the foundation from budging on your skin avoid applying too much product and rubbing
or patting it in vigorously remember to apply the primer in One Direction only
all these can make your foundation look dead white heavy and oily looking
if your skin doesn't have any of the concerns mentioned earlier feel free to skip the primer
have you ever pondered the best order of applying foundation and concealer rest assured that you're
not alone this has been a topic of discussion among many makeup enthusiasts and even on the
Chinese appsial hongshu well there's no right or wrong answer to that only the best technique
that works for your skin however most of the tutorials we came across on see how hung Shu
recommend applying concealer before foundation this technique is useful to cover up large patchy
blemishes such as dark circles discolorations or rashes by applying concealer before foundation you
can even out the uneven skin tone of blemishes color correcting concealers are often used to
neutralize the pigmentation of these blemishes which means less Foundation is needed afterward
this creates a more natural looking finish in the end on the flip side while Prime color corrector
concealers are pretty popular in the western Beauty World but they are less recommended by
the Chinese Beauty gurus this is because these concealers are highly saturated and pigmented
which can make it challenging for makeup beginners to use them hence the liquid or
cream concealer with Shades close to your skin tone is the best option if you're a newbie or
you have less blemishes to conceal in conclusion to know if concealer should come before or after
Foundation the color of concealer and the type of blemishes should be taken into consideration
concealer with shade close to skin tone should be used after Foundation blemishes
appear in larger areas with discoloration should be color corrected before foundation
the application technique plays a crucial role in concealing blemishes as using the
wrong technique can result in ineffective coverage and the product easily falling off
first if you're using a concealer palette pick a shade slightly darker than your actual skin tone
warm it up by rubbing it in circular motions using your fingertips this will help to create a creamy
texture next swipe the concealer onto the back of your hand then use a concealer buffer brush
to apply the concealer onto your skin before applying it directly onto your skin brush it
onto the back of your hand to ensure that the brush has an even amount of concealer on it
tap the brush onto the acne marks vertically then blend out the edges of the concealers
remember never blend out the center of your concealed areas if you do your brush will
just smudge off the concealer that you've applied to your blemishes and you won't get full coverage
so be careful not only that if you dip your brush directly into the concealer palette you'll pick up
too much product and it will look heavy and Cakey on your face which can lead to caking
this way of applying concealer will give a more natural looking finish without any visible brush
Strokes on the face for dark eye circles warm up the peach shade on the palette and dab a thin
layer of concealer underneath your under eye with fingertips or flat concealer brush dab out the
concealer in One Direction both below and above the concealed region then Pat it out lightly with
a wet cushioned sponge to blend into your skin better see the difference the dark pigmentation
has been neutralized and now all you can continue with the following steps of your makeup routine
do you still notice your dark circles and tear grooves even after applying foundation
don't worry you can further conceal them with a simple spot concealing technique
after applying your foundation use a concealer shade slightly lighter
than your foundation shade to highlight the tear Groove area Beneath Your Eyes
take a flat concealer brush and apply a tiny amount of product directly to the groove
let it set for about 10 to 20 seconds before using a tissue to clean off any excess product on the
brush then gently dab and blend the concealer into the base for an even finish if your tear grooves
are not very noticeable you can certainly skip this step for those who conceal before applying
foundation it is best to set the concealed areas with a coat of setting spray this extra
step can help the concealer to stay put on the blemished areas when Foundation is applied later
on the other hand small blemishes such as pimples bumps or acne scars can be dealt with after
applying foundation after applying your foundation get a high coverage liquid concealer that is close
to your foundation shade gently dab the concealer onto the bump of your acne with slight pressure to
ensure that the entire area is fully covered allow it to sit for 30 seconds to dry then get an angled
concealer brush to blend out the edges without touching the center of the concealed area at this
point your acne is mostly covered but you may still notice some bumpy texture from a distance
to address this apply finishing powder with a puff sponge again do not pull or rub the puff sponge
just tap on your skin and lift it the matte finish of the powder can help to reduce the appearance
of the bumpy texture making it less noticeable however it is impossible for a bumpy pimple to
be completely concealed so we should only aim for a natural and clean makeup look overall
whether you're a beginner or a makeup Enthusiast Foundation is an essential step in creating a
Flawless and long lasting base for your makeup it not only evens out your skin tone but also
provides a smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup there are a couple of common mistakes
that many people make when it comes to applying foundation the first one is pumping the foundation
directly onto their faces or applying a big dollop in one go onto a certain area of the face and then
blending it out with a beauty blender this method makes it hard to control the amount of foundation
used and it's easy to go overboard with it and ruin your makeup moreover half of the foundation
gets soaked up by the beauty blender so it's best to avoid applying too much at once or putting the
entire amount on a particular skin area the other mistake is pumping the foundation onto the beauty
blender before applying it to your face which can also lead to an uneven and heavy application
instead start by dispensing the foundation onto the back of your hand and spreading it
out to check the amount before we dive into the application process it's important to note that
many Beauty gurus on xiaohangshu emphasize the importance of applying foundation in sections
it's best to avoid applying the foundation all over your face at once and instead focus
on smaller areas to ensure an even and natural looking finish foundations with
dryer and quicker setting formulas tend to set on your skin faster than other formulas
if you apply the foundation all over your face first it may dry out before you get a chance to
blend it out resulting in Apache and uneven finish the correct method to apply is to use
your fingers to dab the product onto your face in sections for your cheeks use your fingertip
to gently dab the foundation from the outer corner of your eyes towards the mouth corner
start with a thin layer of foundation in the center of your face and blend it outwards
each dab should be light to create an even and thin layer of foundation across your entire face
this technique is recommended because the skin tone is generally lighter near the mid
face and gets darker towards the sides next take a damp cushion sponge or beauty blender
remember to dampen your makeup sponge as it aids in smoother product application resulting
in an even streak free finish this technique is particularly beneficial for those with dry skin
as brushes can leave flakes on the surface but the added moisture from a damp sponge can be helpful
however be cautious not to use too much water as it may dilute the product and affect its texture
remember to wring out the sponge well after it has fully expanded to ensure proper application
then Pat the makeup sponge in a vertical padding motion onto your skin you can
apply slight pressure while petting so you're beating the foundation evenly onto your skin
avoid swiping or pulling the sponge across your face as this can negatively impact the Finish
by patting the foundation onto your skin you'll allow the foundation to blend seamlessly into
your skin if you have already applied concealer to certain areas of your cheeks you'll need to
be extra gentle when applying foundation to these areas just apply a light layer of foundation on
the areas where you have concealed and avoid dragging or pulling the sponge back and forth
your goal is to even out your skin tone since you have already applied the color correcting
concealer earlier to even out the skin tone around the iron area simply use the leftover foundation
on the back of your hand and apply a thin layer be gentle while doing so as the skin around the
eyes is delicate and it creases easily if too much product is applied the forehead nose tip and nose
wings are areas that typically have larger pores it's best to apply your foundation against the
direction of your pores to create a smoother more even look to apply to the forehead a nose Bridge
start by swiping a thin layer of foundation in a downward motion for the nose Wings gently dab the
foundation in a circular motion to blend it evenly into the skin this technique will help to create
a Flawless finish and minimize the appearance of pores again Pat it out with a damped makeup
sponge and vertical padding motion remember not to wipe or swipe while applying and voila
you've achieved a clean smooth natural looking base with minimized pores to get the perfect
amount of product from your cushion Foundation position your fingers at the center of the pot
this will ensure that the puff picks up just the right amount of foundation from the cushion avoid
placing your fingers too far forward as this can result in wastage and cause your base to appear
cakey with too much product applied then remove any excess product by tapping the puff on the lid
this step is important because taking too much product on the puff can make your base
look heavier and Cakey next dab the foundation onto the center region of the outer eye corner
and your mouth corner and blend it out over your cheeks using a vertical petting motion
this technique is a game changer for anyone who struggles with creasing and cracking around the
cheeks under eyes and nose region the key is to avoid applying too much product directly
to these areas which can make your pores look more noticeable and cause your base to crack
for extra coverage on blemishes dip the puff back into the cushion and gently Pat the foundation
onto these areas finally blend everything seamlessly by quickly patting the entire area
this will help you achieve a porcelain like finish that looks Flawless and natural
if you're worried about larger pores a good technique is to dab your finger on
the cushion to pick up some Foundation then swipe it evenly onto the areas of
your skin with larger pores and gently Pat it out to blend it in seamlessly
this method will help minimize the appearance of pores and create a smoother more even finish
when it comes to picking the right foundation finish it really depends on personal preference
Some people prefer a matte finish While others prefer a dewy look however if you have more skin
blemishes larger pores or oily slash combination skin a dewy finish may not be the best option
for you the glow from a dewy finish can actually make your blemishes more noticeable in this case
a foundation with a matte finish would be more suitable finally we are moving to the last step of
the base makeup routine now it's time to set your makeup to make it last longer throughout the day
setting your makeup also helps to prevent oiliness and shine in this section we'll show you some easy
steps to set your base makeup and give you some tips to ensure your makeup stays put
to set your base makeup there's another option aside from setting spray which is setting powder
setting powder helps control oil and gives a natural finish without compromising your
foundation you can choose between tinted or translucent powder translucent powder has
no concealing effect while tinted powders have a slight tint that can also provide color correction
different setting tools provide different effects using a powder puff to set your makeup can result
in a porcelain like soft matte finish which is perfect for those with oily or combination skin
however be careful not to apply the powder directly onto your skin
to apply loose powder start by tapping the Powder Puff to pick up the powder then fold the puff in
half and gently press and rub it to distribute the powder evenly before applying to your face tap
the puff on your hand to remove any excess powder then lightly press and Pat the puff onto your face
you will immediately notice a soft focus effect on your skin continue patting to set your makeup for
areas with finer details such as under the eyes and around the nose fold the powder puff and use
the pointed tip to set the makeup if you notice any creasing on the eyelids use your fingertips
to smooth it out before setting it with powder finally press a little more firmly on the T-Zone
to set it in place after setting your makeup you will achieve a soft and natural looking finish
your skin will feel smooth and seamless without any damage to your base makeup on the other hand
the bristles of a brush are more Loosely packed so the Finish achieved with a brush is more sheer
and translucent making it suitable for dry skin to apply loose powder with a brush first press
the brush into the powder and swirl it around the container do not apply the powder directly to your
face rub the brush in your palm a couple of times to evenly distribute the powder onto each bristle
avoid using circular or sweeping motions as your foundation is still wet and this
movement can remove the coverage of blemishes that were previously concealed furthermore The
Damp liquid foundation mixing with the dry setting powder can cause a patchy appearance
to set your makeup use a gentle tapping motion all over your face for more precise areas like
around the eyes or nose flatten the brush head or switch to a smaller brush to set your makeup
the resulting makeup will have a matte finish with a subtle glow getting a fresh and translucent
effect makeup setting spray is another good option if you prefer a light weight natural finish and it
is also suitable for all skin types it is sprayed onto your skin to form a film above your makeup
which helps to hold makeup in place and prevent it from smudging or transferring throughout the day
to achieve the best results hold the makeup setting spray bottle approximately six to
eight inches away from your face this distance allows the spray to reach all areas of your
makeup that require setting providing an even and comprehensive coverage however spraying too close
to your face can cause a Mist to form droplets on your base and this can make your base look patchy
Begin by spraying in an X and T formation to ensure that all parts of your face are covered
any Mist areas can then be spot sprayed as required although this step may not be
necessary in most cases make sure you let your setting spray dry naturally
this allows the spray to fully sink in so your makeup won't smear later on
it has become necessary to wear a face mask which is now somewhat of The New Normal
as a consequence your beauty routine may be impacted especially in terms of makeup application
the current dilemma is finding ways to prevent your makeup from transferring onto your face mask
to combat this the sandwich setting technique was highly raved by all of the beauty gurus on xiaohu
shu the sandwich technique introduced by the famous makeup artist Wayne goth has been a Hot
Topic among Beauty enthusiasts including Chinese Beauty gurus who have adapted this technique to
suit their skin to use this technique start by applying your skincare and primer and then set
your skin with setting spray after the setting spray has set into your skin apply your concealer
followed by Foundation again we are going to spray the beauty blender with setting spray before
applying the foundation to our face next mix a few pumps of setting spray into it using your finger
this will make your foundation last longer and stay put on your skin for longer hours
continue applying it using the blending method mentioned earlier once you're done with your base
set it again with setting spray make sure to wait for it to completely dry and sink into your skin
then apply a layer of loose powder on top after that proceed with the rest of your makeup routine
finally lock everything in place with a final coat of setting spray this sandwich of products
can help lock in your makeup absorb any excess oil and give you a smooth airbrush finish
so if you want your makeup to stay put all day and look Flawless give the sandwich method a try
we hope that you found these tips helpful in achieving a Flawless and long lasting base makeup
look especially when wearing a face mask remember a good base makeup is the key to achieving
a Flawless finish for any makeup look with a well-prepared canvas you'll be able to create any
makeup look you desire and it will last throughout the day so take your time to prep your skin and
applying each product in the correct order we hope that this video is useful for you and you're now
feeling more confident in achieving the perfect base makeup look let us know in the comments
which tip is the most helpful to you thank you for watching we will see you in the next video
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