How can I stop my foundation from looking cakey?

Answer 1

Here are a few steps I use that really help:

1. Apply a little at a time, add more if needed.

2. Blend first with a synthetic brush, then go over it with a damp beauty sponge using dabbing motions.

3. Set with powder and setting spray.

4. If you get oily after a while blot your face with a tissue or blotting paper.

Hope these help!

Answer 2

Four things.First, make sure you're wearing the right foundation for your skin type. If you have oily skin and wear foundation not made to absorb oil, it'll go cakey in a second.

You also have to use the right moisturizer and primer for your skin. If you have oily skin and use an oil-based moisturizer (like most of them are), you'll get cakey foundation.

Next, use either a brush or a damp sponge to apply it. If you use your fingers to apply foundation you'll apply it too heavily, it won't dry right and, once again, it'll go cakey. A very thin layer of foundation is all you need.

And finally, make sure it is completely dry before you put any powder makeup on it - wait a couple minutes before you apply your blush, eye makeup and setting powder.