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I put moisturizer on after washing my face in the morning and before putting on make-up. I use Cetaphil. I do that, I let it sit for a few minutes before putting my make-up on, but even after I do that, my make-up still looks cakey, and I can't for the life of me figure out what I'm doing wrong. I apply make-up with my finger tips which is probably a bad idea, but the sponges I'm sure don't work the same, and the absorb the foundation quickly? Anyway, I've used a sponge maybe once in my lifetime, but how do I apply make-up with a sponge, and how, if any way possible can I keep from looking cakey?

Moisturizer at night (which I don't do... :nono: )??
New make-up??

I have no idea!

Help...please?!
Thanks!

What kind of makeup are you currently using?? Also, have you tried putting on your face makeup after putting on moisturizer while the moisturizer is still not completely dried? This can help smooth out your makeup and thin it out as well. Sometimes if it's cakey it's either too dry or too thick. Also, remember not to put on too much powder. I got a big fluffy makeup brush to apply just a tiny bit of powder over my foundation and it works great.

I'm using Almay.
and no, I haven't tried putting it on over the moisturizer before it's completely dry. I should try that!

A foundation brush is the best invention yet. I had read about how make up artist get the stars faces so even and smooth, using a brush. I bought mine in a department store and it is higher quality, $30ish dollars. One of the best investments I ever made. It will last forever if taken care of. They are becoming more popular and you can find them in make up shops, etc. You can buy a less expensive version in the drug stores, about 5 dollars but a little more difficult to work with and doesn't smooth the make up as well. In the "make up stores" you can get a pretty good one under 20 dollars. Practice on the top of your hand first to get a consistent smoothness. With the face you get every little corner evened out unlike your fingers or a sponge. Remember, when using your fingers it produces more oils on your face. With a brush you can avoid that circle around your chin and face. I actually use Bare Ess. now but do occasionally use foundation for dresser occasions. hope this helps Annie :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing:

hey, have you tried changing your makeup at all? i know right now I use Almay and it is very drying and cakey on me. I just ordered BE mineral makeup so hopefully that will be better, it could just be about finding the right makeup for you and not the application. Good luck :)

I use L'Oreal True Match foundation and I put right over top of my moisturizer and it blends spectacularly. The foundation itself is already very thin and the moisturizer helps it spread even thinner over my face. It's the perfect amount of coverage. It's not hard to find true match for your skin tone and once you do, you will be so amazed. It doesn't hurt that it's oil-free and has an spf of 17 either. Good luck and I hope you try this.

I've tried True Match, you're right, it's amazing! It blends amazingly well. I use Alabaster, it's perfect. The thing is, even when I put make-up over moisturizer, it still looks cakey on the forehead. I think I should try putting it on when the moisturizer is still...moist?! :rolleyes:

If you're putting your foundation on with your finger, try moistening your finger with a drop of water before you blend each area of your face. This helps the foundation "sink in" to the skin so it doesn't look like it's just laying on top - which causes it to look cakey.

also your forehead could be more dry and require more moisure then other areas. Try a night cream on that area.

also your forehead could be more dry and require more moisure then other areas. Try a night cream on that area.

That's something I haven't thought of before. What exactly is a "night cream"? :rolleyes:

I definitely keep the moisturizer still moist when putting on my liquid/cream makeups. BE is great though.. I wait until my moisturizer dries then, and use the brush to apply it and it comes out great and not cakey at all. Some makeups are just thicker than others and tend to look cakier if too much is on or if it is too dry for your skin.

My mom uses BE and it doesn't look cakey at all. I have mild acne, so I'm not sure it would come out flawlessly like it does with her! I should really keep my face moist, BUT it's like when I do that, it gets a little streaky, probably because I use my fingertips. You can't win, can you?! ;)

Hey the 'sheer bobbie brown' cover-up is amazing.. THey have that at nordstroms...It matches your skin perfectly and is air light! :) I love it! :) NARS also has some great makeup... Search around... The brand ect.. really makes a difference for me.
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I've had that happen with certain foundations, but usually when my skin is too moisturized (either I put too much on or didn't let it soak in long enough). I also have this problem when my skin is dull and dry - I have to make sure I exfoliate at least a few times per week.