Can't put make-up on right? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Deena_05 · 05-01-2006, 03:26 PM

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...

)??
New make-up??

I have no idea!

Help...please?!
Thanks!

tUrRrRa · 05-01-2006, 05:54 PM

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.

Deena_05 · 05-01-2006, 06:43 PM

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!

wishn · 05-01-2006, 07:46 PM

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

susilee · 05-01-2006, 08:43 PM

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