You apply foundation every day but still, it’s tricky to put on your face. Sometimes it’s flawless, other times it’s a cakey mess.

Applying foundation doesn’t require so much skill (unlike doing your eyeshadow or eyebrows) but it still needs finesse. We all have our own way of wearing it. The question is — are you doing it right?

We have a rundown of the top five foundation mistakes for you so you can check what you’re doing wrong and how to make it right:

 

MISTAKE 1: Not using the correct foundation tools

Everyone, at least for once, applied foundation using their fingers. Why not? It’s super easy!

Truth is, using your hands to apply foundation is messy. You will unevenly distribute the product in your face. Not to mention that your hands can spread more bacteria in your face. If you have an acne-prone skin, it’s not advisable to use your hands to apply makeup. You need tools that you can clean and sanitize before you use them in your face.

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Beauty tip: Use a brush or a makeup sponge. Doing so will buff the foundation in your skin and give you a natural finish. Remember to clean your tools regularly. You don’t want to use something that’s rich in microbes!

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MISTAKE 2: Wearing too much foundation

Cakey makeup comes from the piled foundation in your face. When you wear too much foundation, you will look older and you’ll just highlight the flaws of your skin. Never use your foundation as a mask. Control the amount of product that you use.

Beauty tip: Apply foundation in the areas that needs coverage. That includes dark spots, under eye circles, redness, freckles, and remnants of acne. Cover the flaws you want to hide and let your natural complexion shine on the rest.

 

MISTAKE 3: Concealer first before the foundation

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This is a mortal sin of a makeup artist. The foundation is the base of all the makeup you’re wearing throughout the day. Applying concealer first is a waste of product for you will rub it off when you put on the foundation. You’re wasting good product and you’re making yourself wear more makeup. That’s gonna cake later!

Beauty tip: Apply concealer after you have set your foundation. The concealer is for hiding the flaws that your foundation can’t conceal anymore. It’s the only way to achieve a flawless-looking skin.

 

MISTAKE 4: Over-powdering

People with oily skin tend to retouch their makeup with powder. There’s nothing wrong with covering it with powder unless you do it all the time.

Truth is, over-powdering will result to a cakey makeup. The powder will clump with the oil in your face and might even clog your pores. That means another whitehead, blackhead, and zit to pop in the upcoming days.

Beauty tip: Use an oil blotting sheet when your face turns shiny. These thin sheets will absorb the sebum that clumps your powder together. You can also use a mattifying mist to refresh your face.

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MISTAKE 5: Forgetting to apply primer or moisturizer

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You don’t want other people to see the flakiness of your skin. The makeup you wear should hide it! Not applying a primer or a moisturizer before the foundation will only accentuate the dry areas of your skin.

Beauty tip: Be generous in moisturizing your face before you wear your foundation. It will keep your skin healthy while the foundation creates an illusion a fresh layer of skin.

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