Tips to avoid clumping foundation!

In practicality, the primary secret to landing an unblemished makeup look is to get your base right. Most often, we make the same silly mistake of choosing the wrong shade or directly applying the base on dry patches of skin – eventually becoming prey to cakey makeup and making our skin suffer. To check if you are another victim of a cakey makeup look, check if your face has enlarged pores, the dreaded lines of demarcation, flaky skin, or textured foundation looks post your makeup routine.

In simple words, any cakey makeup generally refers to the foundation that looks heavy and thick. It is also a kind of a catch-all phrase for uneven and splotchy makeup that is hugely visible (or noticeable), like breaking up, creasing, sliding around, and flaking.

What causes cakey foundation?

Cakey makeup can literally appear in many diverse ways, generating a list of causes that is pretty long. Sometimes, the reason behind a cakey makeup look is either using way too much product or the wrong products. Other times, your actual skin has more to do with a flaky finish rather than the product itself. For example, if your skin is too oily or too dry, your skin is dehydrated, you did not properly clean the last makeup and have dead skin, or you did not properly prep your skin before applying your makeup coat. All of these can again result in a cakey foundation look. 

Additionally, some base foundations are cakey from the very get-go, whereas others gradually build on their cake factor as the day wears on. And the longer you wear it, the more your dream of a flawless finish will continue to fade. Also, there are a few foundations that bring about an uneven appearance, i.e., they may look great on certain parts of our face and heavier and flakier on others. This again will make you insecure, and you will try to search (or add) even more foundations (or products) hoping that together they will work out better – but, in fact, your face will only end up looking like an over-plastered wall.

How to avoid cakey foundation?

Below are the tips you should take care of to avoid a cakey makeup look.

1. The foremost step is to maintain a good skincare routine.

And make it a habit to follow it consistently.

2. Keep your skin hydrated.

You can also use essential oils to avoid chapping of overly dry or sensitive skin. 

3. Moisturize your skin before jumping to any kind of makeup.

Remember to use only a small amount of light moisturizer when applying it to your oily skin.

4. Create the RIGHT foundation formula.

Depending on your skin type and the look you want to look, choose a foundation that matches your complexion. This step is very important, only if you know yourself enough, you can only succeed halfway.

5.Choose a moisturizing foundation.

The simple explanation is that the drier the foundation, the tougher it will be to blend it smoothly across your face. Result = bad cakey spoiled makeup.

6. Apply your foundation in layers.

Rather than one thick coat to avoid cakey foundation. If you are not sure about it, seek the help of a professional. Understand how they do it, and next time you can try it yourself.

7. Combine foundation with face powder.

This goes specially for people who have super oily skin. When you combine your foundation with face powder (or a blot), you will get a smoothly brushed matte kind of finish. 

8. Lastly, use a makeup spray.

Why? It preserves your final look and maximizes your chances to avoid a cakey makeup look as the day proceeds. Plus, it gives you a more natural-looking finish – matte, shimmery, glam, or minimalistic.

9. Makeup tools and techniques.

You can apply foundation either with your bare hands, a makeup sponge, or a foundation brush. Now, the question is: how will you know which way works best for you? We suggest you try all three ways, use a few techniques, and decide for yourself!