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Makeup always looks a little "cakey"
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Hey everyone! I've been on a mission to find the ultimate makeup routine that keeps my face looking fresh and not cakey after a few hours. I’ve curated a lineup that includes La Roche Posay moisturizer, Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, NYX primer, LAWLESS foundation, Innisfree powder, and Morphe setting spray. While it’s definitely the best I’ve tried, I’m still chasing that seamless look. Can anyone share tips or products that truly deliver? Plus, I've started using Ordinary 5% lactic acid for exfoliation—any other suggestions?
Hi everyone!
I've been on the hunt to find products that don't make my face look cakey after a couple of hours of wear. The routine I've found that has made me look the least cakey is:
- Moisturizer: La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
- Sunscreen: Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
- Primer: NYX Face Glue
- Foundation: LAWLESS Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation
- Powder: Innisfree Translucent Mineral Powder
- Setting Spray: Morphe Continuous Setting Mist
It looks good for the most part and it's the most transfer-proof I've tried but it still isn't perfect. What can I do to change that? Does anyone's makeup ever truly look seamless? lol I believe these are all water-based products.
I've also started incorporating the Ordinary 5% lactic acid once a week to hopefully exfoliate a little but is there anything else I can do? (My skincare routine is usually just Youth To The People cleanser and moisturizer)
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