Makeup is something which is highly used by women of all ages to look more beautiful and younger. Makeup makes us feel fresh and we, women feel confident in ourselves.
Earlier it was assumed that only women wear the make-up but with time, we have seen that men wear make-up too, and they are simply amazing as for makeup artists as well.
But there is a limit to makeup as well. Because when it is applied way too much, like daily, you go hard on make-up items then its result starts showing early. We have seen how excessive makeup can damage our skin, but we have reached a point where we cannot go back to being without heavy makeups.
How to prevent your face from looking cakey or flaky? After moisturizing, wait for approximately 15 minutes, then apply foundation so that it can easily settle down on skin. Don’t apply too much foundation and if you do, soak up the extra foundation. Use primer to make the foundation look smoother and then conceal the deal with concealer.
One of the major issues faced by the girls or women who apply make-up is the foundation and its cakey-ness. Today we will be taking a look into this matter and see how it is affecting us and our make-up.
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What Is A Cakey Face/Flaky Face?
When we hear the term ‘cakey’ for any makeup, an instant image comes into our mind that one wearing cakey make-up means they are over led with makeup. But this is not true.
A cakey face is a face which happens when you have already fully done makeup and all set and then you apply any liquid cream on that makeup. That cream or liquid can be a foundation or concealer which can make you makeup cakey and blotched.
This can happen to anyone especially females, and they get drastically sad or upset when their makeup gets this look.
No one likes to have a cakey face because it looks very unreal and people actually make fun of it. Also, when we get this artificial look, we lose confidence instead of boosting, and it is much worse for our self-esteem.
Reasons For A Cakey Face:
There are many reasons which can cause your face looks cakey, or foundations don’t do you the justice. Few of the main reasons are as under:
Prepare Your Skin And Exfoliate Regularly:
It is usually the routine of every normal woman that they don’t pay attention to their skin.
They want to use makeup items and get a fresh look. But girls, you need to remember here that no makeup will last longer if your skin is not healthy enough. You must exfoliate regularly.
This means that your skin must be prepared for the makeup and that is not just for one day.
You should make it a habit that your skin needs attention. Keep the hydration up to mark and try making this a part of your routine.
Known Your Skin Type:
Cakey makeup can also occur because you are not aware of your skin type. There is dry skin and oily skin. You need to use makeup products according to their need.
Oily skin needs matt products which can control the oil amount which is present on the face while dry skin needs oily stuff to make it look fresh and alive.
We see that cakey foundation around nose in most of such makeups and the reason is dry skin. The area around the nose is mostly dry which need extra care and powder does not help with it.
When you know the right skin type, then you will get the right products, and their right amount of application will save you from cakey looks.
Also, I suggest that cakey products like foundations which come in cake form cause cakey look more than other products so avoid using them as they might be causing you embarrassment.
Moisturizing The Skin Regularly:
One of the best methods to keep the skin fresh without makeup is to moisturize it regularly. You can drink plenty of water and apply soft moisturizing creams.
Now the creams must be according to your skin; only then they will benefit you. If your skin is dry, then you will experience blotchy or cakey looking makeup, and you will look like you have aged a lot.
Powder Makes Me Look Cakey:
Powder makes makeup cakey is such a common complaint. But have you ever wondered why the powder causes the cakeyness.
Well because the powder is dry and there is no oil which can make it stay. That is why the powdery foundation is usually not described as good, and we should avoid them as much possible.
How/What Does My Foundation Look Flaky?
When we say that my foundation makes my face look flaky, it means that the application has not been made in the right way.
There is a method about the application of makeup, especially foundation as it lays the base of your makeup. You cannot simply go and apply foundation.
There can be multiple reasons as to why the foundation looks cakey. Few of them are as under:
Blending Not Done Properly:
Usually, we see that cakeyness is caused because of poor blending. By poor blending, we mean that foundation was either not mixed well with the help of sponge or if it was, then many dry spots remained untouched or slightly touched. Such irregular blending can cause cakey makeups.
Never Apply Foundation With Hands – Usage of Sponges:
One of the best tips you will find about the foundation. Never use your hands or fingers to apply foundation, always use sponges.
They tend to blend well and move well against the skin. Also, if the sponge is made slightly damp then the foundation will remain set nearly the whole day, and you will enjoy smooth, clean skin.
Proper Lightening Is Required:
We hear this every now and then that my makeup looks cakey no matter what and this is because of poor lighting.
Girls are seen getting ready in bathrooms where there is not enough light or even room, the lighting is not that sharp. One usually cannot see the well blending that closely if the light is not accurate. Try to have good bright light and then apply foundation and blend well.
Foundation According To Your Skin:
You must use the foundation according to your skin. If the skin is dry, then get that foundation which has oil in it. It will stay long on your skin and leave a fresh look making you look younger.
How Do I Fix My Flakey Face?
There is a lot you can do when the makeup is being done and you can re-do it again as well, but once the makeup has been made-up and you are ready to go out, there is very little you can do if you see that cakey look on your face.
The instant thought is what can I do? I will tell you what you can do. Follow the below mention tips to get your face fix from that flaky look.
Soak Up The Extra Foundation:
You can use a wet tissue to soak up the extra foundation. When you have a flaky face, you will see that either there are extra shiny spots on the face which tell us that foundation is in excess over those spots so a wet tissue will be able to soak up the extra foundation and form a unity among the foundation. And remember, don’t press hard. Gently do the dabbing.
Apply Concealer:
If you see that the foundation is not even or not setting down, you must apply concealer. One of the best ways to settle this issue is to have a thin layer of concealer or moisture on our skin and let them stay for a few minutes. It will make all the foundation to settle evenly.
Setting Spray:
You can also use setting sprays or moisturizing sprays which keeps your skin fresh and settle your foundation in ways you did not know.
Use a damp sponge to soak up the extra foundation and blend well: you must always use a damp sponge to soak the extra foundation or even to apply the foundation.
How Do You Keep Your Makeup From Looking Cakey?
Don’t Apply Foundation Right After Moisturizer:
One must wait for few minutes like 15 approximately after applying moisturizer because it needs time to get absorbed and it will allow the foundation to settle and stay more easily and quickly.
Don’t Apply Too Much:
To avoid the cakey look, you must avoid overloading yourself. Too much makeup makes you look cakey, and of course, too much foundation is a must avoid thing.
Never Skip the Primer:
Primer is that product which makes foundation look smooth, and it fixes the blotches and dryness by covering the area evenly. Primer is a must to have and always use when you are applying foundation because it also makes the foundation stay longer.
Concealer After The Foundation:
All fashion and makeup gurus agree that concealer must be applied after the foundation has been done. Concealer is like a deal sealer. Think it like that and you will understand that concealer will seal the foundation deal perfectly.
Conclusion:
We have all been there when that cakey foundation embarrasses us to such extent that we get tears in our eyes, but if you follow the above mentioned few tips, then I am sure you will overcome your cakey foundation issue and get more professional hold of it.
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