How do I make my foundation look smooth and not cakey?

02 Apr.,2024

 

We’ve all been there, we all dread it: cakey makeup. Celebrity makeup artist Tomy Rivero describes it as “makeup that adds or exposes texture on the skin, or dry looking product on the surface of the skin.” If you’ve ever been so into a new blush that you layer it on without restraint, or your favorite new product looks anything but seamless and natural on your skin (and you wear it anyway)—you know what Rivero means. And while we thought the number one culprit of cakey makeup, heavy foundation, was a thing of the past (thanks to all the super hydrating foundations on the market), it’s still possible to get that dreaded dry, patchy effect if you’re using too much of the wrong kind.

No matter how cakey makeup happens, it can be a real bummer—especially when you’ve spent time perfecting everything about your makeup look. But, we’re happy to tell you that it all ends here. We’ve rounded up the eight best tips to fix cakey makeup, featuring insights from makeup pro Rivero and some of our fave products.

Continue reading and say hello to smooth, even, and flawless makeup looks from here on out.

About the Expert:

Tomy Rivero is a celebrity makeup artist and owner of Tomy Rivero Beauty Lab based in Washington Heights, NYC.

We’ve all been there: You reach for a new foundation (or sometimes even one that you’ve used for years) and apply it without a second thought (or glance), only to look in the mirror afterward and notice that your face looks plastered with makeup.

Such is the reality of cakey foundation. But the question is, is it really just your foundation’s fault? According to board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, not always. “Foundation can look cakey and dry as a result of the foundation itself or as a result of the skin that it’s being applied to,” she says.

With that in mind, we chatted with Garshick, as well as makeup artists Lori Taylor Davis and Nick Lujan, to find out all the reasons your foundation looks cakey. Uncover what they are, below.

Meet the Expert

  • Marisa Garshick, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist with MDCS Dermatology in New York.
  • Lori Taylor Davis is a professional makeup artist and the global pro lead artist for Smashbox.
  • Nick Lujan is a professional makeup artist and the global head of education and artistry for Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.

How do I make my foundation look smooth and not cakey?

10 Reasons Your Foundation Looks Cakey—and How to Fix It

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