10.02.2013

Ask Elle: How To Avoid & Fix Cakey Foundation (Plus Video)


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Today I have 2 foundation questions I'm answering: 
  • How do I avoid "cake face?" 
  • How can I fix cakey-looking foundation?
Avoid Cakey Foundation:
  • Moisturize
  • Stipple
  • Sparingly Use Powder
Fix Cakey Foundation:
  • Clean Brush
  • Makeup Sponge

Want more tips and explanations to the highlights above?
Please watch the video below for the answer to those questions and more!!




What's your favorite foundation?

22 comments:

  1. Great advice! These are simple but important tips.

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  2. Elle, I follow all of your tips, but my foundation still looks cakey. I think it's because my skin is SOO dry. Any recommendations for a good moisturizer?

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  3. These are all great tips! My question is, what lipstick truly lasts for more than 5 hours. I usually have issues with mine.

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  4. I used to only use sponges for foundation application, then I tried using just my fingers but found that to be too weird. So now I use brushes. Thanks for the advice, Elle!

    http://www.ohtobeamuse.com

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  5. "...totally dirty because this is real life...." hahaha....you're too awesome, Elle:)
    Great tutorial.

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  6. Great ideas here. Thanks for the compliments. I need to switch my IG, Twitter, photos to my new short hair ones. hahahaha

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  7. I actually found that the best way to avoid cake face is to ONLY use foundation on the parts of your face that need it (more like a concealer, and use it sparingly, just enough to cover what you need to) and to make sure your foundation isn't old. Moisturizing only goes so far....the foundation itself has a lot to do with it too.

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  8. This is very helpful (: I sometimes find my foundation looking a bit cakey

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  9. very helpful tips. As the cold and dry weather is approaching, would definitely apply enough moisturizer before applying my foundation.

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  10. I had a sleepless night last night, and saw your video in my subscription list, I watched it and tried some of your techniques....amazing!!! I didn't normally have "cake" face, but I like this technique a lot! Thanks for sharing!!!

    <3 Lily | beautywithlily.blogspot.com

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  11. Loves this! You have no idea how much this advice has helped me, I use a MAC powder and my skin is dry so it can sometimes come across too powdery. Thanks for your kind words, they meant a lot to me.

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  12. What's the best way to prep combination skin for makeup to get good, even coverage that stays?

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  13. My favorite foundation is the L'Oreal Tru Match right now.

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  14. Another great video! My fave foundation is Neutrogena's Skin Clearing Foundation. I've used it for several years now, and have yet to be disappointed with it. :) http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  15. Ahh- moisturizing and stippling sound like great ideas!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  16. Oh, I have so many questions when it comes to makeup. How do I apply false eyelashes? Is smokey eye/nude lip still in?

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  17. Ugh, my foundation is always getting cakey during fall and winter... better moisturizer needed! I have the Beauty Blender, too, so I'll definitely try out this fix.

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  18. I seriously think this is your best video EVER! I don't ever wear foundation, but I wore it about a month ago when I was singing with a band, and I had cakey foundation all day and couldn't figure out how to get rid of it. This post was a game changer for me! I know what to do next time. :)

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