How to touch up foundation w/flaking skin?? i always intensively moisturize during skin prep, and with the recent colder weather, i have noticed that my skin tends to flake around my lips. i’ve tried using a more hydrating moisturizer around that area (lrp b5 cicaplast), but after extended wear i see that the area flakes again!!! instead of adding more to my skin prep (because i know no …

Foundation looks terrible no matter what I do or use. I’ve tried multiple foundations and primers I make sure I use water base for both since my skin is on the dryer side. I exfoliate once a week I moisturize very well. I don’t use powder and I also use setting spray and wet my sponge before application. I have even got rid of the hair in my face and still my foundation is horrible. I also have big…

Maybelline Fit me foundation in shade 220 is a little too orange for me i’ve used it ALOTTT but when it oxidises my gets a little too orange for me compared to my neck. I can’t find a good shade for me that’s neither too orange or too light for me. Can someone suggest a shade in fit me that’s similar but less orange? Please smn help!! this is what my skin looks like under natural sunlight without anything on it (sor…

I prefer a matte look to my foundation – any suggestions on how to prevent my makeup looking oily? Pics for reference, both in different lighting. I currently use MAC foundation & just wonder if I need to change? Normally I have dry skin, I do prioritise skin care and didn’t have this issue with my makeup during my 20’s – so I wonder does it have to do with aging or???? submitted by /u/virgo_q

Foundation struggle I struggle so much finding my undertone. Also if I fully match to my neck it’s way to pale on my face 🫠 this is sculpted by Aimee longwear satin silk shade 2.9 fair, is this about right please? (for reference I’m NW15 Mac Studio fix. Cream chamois in Clinique serum foundation) you’d think looking at my skin I wear medium foundations but they are…

Very very light foundation suggestions? I’ve been wanting to get into make up for a long time but it seems like the lightest shade of any brand is still way too orange. I’ve included some pictures of my face and wrist so you can see how pale I am. Any suggestions? (Also my face gets red very easily, is foundation enough to cover that?) submitted by /u/Therealhotbabes …

why does my foundation do this on my nose?? 😭 Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. i’ve been trying it for four days now – it seems to work BEAUTIFULLY everywhere else but it just does not like my nose 😭😭 i’ve always had issues with makeup not sticking to my nose. before this i wore Revolution Conceal + Glow (which isn’t available any more :,)) and that just never wanted to stick down. may…

powder foundation tips just got a powder foundation for the first time. was wondering how do I use a liquid concealer with it? Will it pile? does the liquid concealer or thr powder foundation go first? would really appreciate the help 🙏🙏 submitted by /u/vaktrl

“No Foundation” Makeup Tutorials Rant Hello everyone, I saw another “No Foundation” makeup tutorial when scrolling through YouTube and it really irked me. I’m all for going foundation free and just using a bit of concealer to cover dark under eye circles and to spot conceal blemishes and marks. However, using concealer all over your face is literally just using a more expensive type…

Foundation always looks bad? My foundation and concealer always looks bad and I don’t really know why or what to do to fix it. It gets a weird texture, especially under the eyes. I don’t really have uneven skin but my foundation almost makes it look that way. Using a water based day cream, W7 Prime Grip Face Primer with Allantoin & Niacinamide (water based) and Makeup Revol…

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Liquid foundation drama and why powder foundation is the unsung hero of makeup. Why is powder foundation so unpopular? I get that for some people, it can make skin look dry—but if you prep well, that shouldn’t really be an issue. I’ve never had much luck with liquid foundation (my favorites were Sculpted by Aimee and CT Airbrush Flawless). I’ve been wearing makeup for over 10 years, and no matter how carefully I blended and…

Trying a new foundation and primer I typically don’t wear foundation or primer, just eye and lip makeup (pic 1). I always have an issue with the oils in my t-zone breaking up my foundation and primer (picture 2), so I’ve just never bothered. I also don’t want a bunch of foundation caked on my face, so I’ve been trying skin tints for a more glowy look…but it ends up greasy. So, …

Mom never taught me makeup, 1st time using a foundation Hey all, this is my first post here so I hope this is formatted to the rules— Anyway I know nothing outside of a few ege and lip combos with makeup, when it comes to whole face stuff my knowledge is ZERO. Like did I accidentally whitewash myself or is this supposed to be right for JUST foundation?? Maybe I got the wrong tone 😂 So literally any p…

How to achieve this natural “sheen” on skin with foundation? How can someone achieve this natural sheen or “shine” on skin with foundation without looking to greasy? I don’t believe it’s highlighter, as her entire face has it and I think it makes the skin look beautiful. Any tips or products that can achieve this and not look too to glittery or greasy? submitted by /u/Upset_Term_6668

DIY Skin Tint with Mac Waterweight Foundation I want to make my own Skin Tint on days that I dont feel a full face of foundation. I use the mac waterweight foundation. Can you guys help with which face cream texture I can mix it. I think it also must be a verry light weight face cream. submitted by /u/Marysspielzimmer

natural finish (non-matte) foundation recommendations?? I’m looking for a new foundation. here are the requirements: non-matte finish. must be water based not too luminous or glowy medium coverage and buildable. looks and feels like skin hydrating and great for dry and sensitive acne prone skin. lasts ALL DAY. (i’m 22 so i need something that’s club/partying proof lol) please give your recomme…

any recommendations of a kat von d tattoo lock it foundation dupe? This product was discontinued (I think when the brand went to KVD beauty) and it was my HOLY GRAIL foundation. I like a very heavy full-coverage foundation and this one was perfect. I have been on the hunt for something comparable but haven’t found the right product. Does anyone have any recommendations for a similar product to this foundation? …

foundation recommendations for hot weather? so i recently moved to florida, but i’ve had to put the makeup on hold because every time i step outside it almost immediately melts off my face. i mainly use milani’s 2 in 1 foundation with elf hydrogrip primer and setting spray. is there any foundations that will last through the heat?? and what are some good setting sprays for the heat as wel…

How do I know what shade of foundation is for me I’ve been wanting to buy a foundation but there’s no place with tester samples to try them and I have no idea what tone / shade should I buy! I really don’t want to buy 5 different shades of foundation so I can find the one that matches my skin, how does everyone buy the correct one without being able to try them on first?? submitted by …