Applying foundation to the face is the best way to make it look smooth and even. Only a few females are blessed with this beauty of smoothness and cleanliness of the skin that makes us wonder if that is even possible.
But the majority of the girls and women have to use different types of foundation and work them with other materials to get that amazing look of smoothness on their faces.
But the issue with the foundation arises when we notice that either the foundation is not set on the face causing the separation or the foundation is breaking apart.
These are the two most common issues that have been faced by us girls, and they want to know the answer.
It is because of such makeup and foundation that makes the cakey look and frankly speaking, no one likes a cakey look.
Today we will be talking about why does the foundation break on the face? We will try to find out if there is any specific reason for the melting of the foundation.
While we are looking for the reason, we will be looking at other foundations as well; foundations that doesn’t break up. It will be a blessing to have such a thing as we can take immense benefit from it.
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What Is The Cause Of My Foundation Breaking Up?
Although experts of makeup have given various reasons for the breaking of foundation a few main reasons are as under:
Skin Health:
One of the biggest reasons for the breaking up of foundation on the skin is that skin is not in healthy condition.
The lack of water in our body shows off from our faces, and this means that foundation which requires a bit of water will not find anything on our faces through which they can stay in contact. It results in quick breaking up of the foundation.
Exfoliation:
Before we apply foundation, skin needs some care and exfoliation. Many of us don’t do it properly which causes the dead skin to remain on our faces because of the constant breaking of cells. Due to this reason, the foundation does not stay in contact with the skin and hence break rather quickly. Also, the less exfoliation of the skin prevents from healthy growth of skin which is necessary for its own health, not just for makeup.
Wrong Foundation Type:
This is a significant step, and very few females pay attention to this problem. Every second person has a different skin type, and they need to buy makeup products according to that.
There are products available in markets which are assigned to specific skin type. For instance, oily skin has a different texture, and they need a foundation which has minimum oil in it. Same goes for dry skin.
What girls do is that they follow the trend and look up to the most expensive or a very well-known foundation and start applying it which results in breaking up.
Also, they try to copy their friend’s choice which was suiting them perfectly, but that might not suit you. This is wrong. We should not do that and follow our skin only.
Excessive Foundation:
Applying foundation in a wrong way causes it to break on the face. Putting too much foundation on the skin causes it to look rather cakey. It must be avoided. A little bit of foundation and that too must be well merged should be applied gently on the face.
Foundation Application:
The method of application is essential. What most of the people who apply application do is that they use brushes harshly over their faces causing the skin to react and foundation starts breaking.
There are specific tools for the application of foundation. They must be used like sponges which are soft and gentle pressure must be applied.
No Primer:
We don’t apply anything before the foundation of our faces which causes the foundation to break rather quickly. After the prep work of the skin for the foundation is ready, we must apply a primer to conceal the open pores. It helps in creating a smooth surface where the foundation is bound to stay intact and smooth for long.
No Concealer:
After the foundation has been applied, it needs to remain intact and for that concealer is a must product that should be used. As per the name concealer, it conceals the work of the foundation in such manner that it looks complete and beautiful and does not break or melt as well.
How Do I Keep My Foundation From Melting?
Now this is the question which everyone has been asking about foundation. Those who are untrained and not know much about makeup think that it is very difficult to apply proper and accurate foundation, but the truth is that applying foundation is quite simple and easy.
Here are few tricks to remember that will help the foundation from melting on the face.
Accurate Type According To The Type Of Skin:
You must always purchase that foundation which goes with your skin type. If you have dry skin, then opt for those foundations which have oil in their ingredients which makes your skin look fresh and healthy.
Same goes with oily skin. Don’t just pick any foundation randomly as there is always a big chance that the foundation might not work for you.
Proper Application:
The proper application is a must step to follow if you want your foundation to last long on the face.
Also, when you apply too harshly or in a wrong way, that foundation won’t stick to your skin. It will break up and your skin will look cakey as well. There is a particular way for the application, and that is as under:
- Take a sponge,
- Slightly damp it with water,
- Gently apply foundation with that damped sponge all over your face merging it softly and evenly.
- Till you see that foundation has been merged excellently, you keep applying the sponge but remember don’t use excessive foundation.
Prep Work Before Applying Foundation:
This is a very important step. You must prepare your skin before you plan to apply your foundation. Follow the following steps.
- Exfoliate your skin so that you don’t have any dead skin on your face. Do it gently. Don’t just rub harshly as it will give a reaction which will cause the skin to break up later on.
- After you have exfoliated and cleaned your skin, apply primer to close those pores which might cause the breaking of the foundation.
- After gentle application, apply foundation in the manner told above. I repeat, here again, that choose the foundation wisely. Matte foundations are the best foundation for oily skin, and oily foundations are best for dry skin. Choose according to your need and then make the application of it.
Conceal The Deal:
You must apply concealer as it completes anything that is left and completes the look for you. Slight use of concealer after the foundation has been done makes your face look fresh and avoid the breaking and melting of the foundation.
Do You Put Foundation All Over Your Face?
Yes, of course, we put foundation all over the face and not just the cheek or forehead. Foundation is put all over the face because the skin needs an even look and to create that even look, we need to apply something which enhances this effect and give away the impact that the skin is smooth as a baby.
Also, you must not forget that art is not the foundation but the application of it and how you use it.
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