How to avoid the 'cake face' from too much makeup - Scottish Daily Record

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UNFORTUNATELY we are not all blessed with perfectly flawless skin and to cover any imperfections we automatically layer up our foundation. This, ladies, is what causes the dreaded ‘cake face’.

It happens to the best of us, we pack on the concealer, foundation and more concealer to cover an imperfection.

Here I show you how to cover your imperfections whilst still showing your natural beauty and not being a “she wears a lot of makeup” kind of gal.

1. Do not apply a thick concealer before your foundation

This is a common mistake and I did it for years to try and cover my acne. By applying a thick concealer you are making your makeup look thicker and more cakey. Instead pick a light concealer that’s not too creamy and apply your foundation first as it might cover your imperfection.

2. Pick a foundation that covers your imperfection without being too thick or pigmented

Instead of applying layers and layers of foundation, use the thinnest consistency you can find, whilst still giving you enough coverage. This will make your skin look more flawless.

As foundation ages it tends to thicken in consistency, toss it if it is more than a year old as it will just sit on your face.

3. Do not put your foundation and concealer on with your hands

I put my foundation on with my foundation brush or damp beauty blender. If I have a spot, I will use both. This combination ensures an even coverage. It is so important not to use your hands if you are prone to acne as your hands can retain dirt and oils.

The rubbing action with your hands will cause micro-exfoliation. This will cause unnecessary lifting of dry patches of skin and will make your foundation look bumpy and rough.

4. Use a translucent setting powder rather than a pigmented powder

The pigment will give you more coverage, however, it will make you look extra cakey and more texturised. Instead use a translucent setting powder, it will set your makeup all day and leave your skin looking flawless.

5. Blot, blot, blot

When oily during the day instead of reapplying your translucent powder over your foundation and making a paste, blot your face with toilet paper or tissue. This will take away any oiliness.