[abbygaildeanna]

Hi guys,
does anybody have any advice on how to stop my foundation going patchy throughout the day!? No matter what brand i use it still seems to go patchy (i use mac but have also used clinique etc) . I've tried moisturising before i apply my foundation, i've tried applying it with a foundation brush and just with my fingers but nothing seems to work! Would be very greatful if someone could give me a tip on how to get 'dewy', fresh looking skin that doesn't go patchy throughout the day!

[Todd]

Ahhh sadly mine does this too.

Only solutions I've found?
EITHER carry round your foundation, brush & some makeup remover wipes and reapply it halfway through the day
Or the option I've gone for, just get a really good skincare regime and eventually you'll feel confident enough to go foundation-free :3 if you want any advice I'd be happy to help.

[JKGB]

Have you tried using a primer underneath?

[abbygaildeanna]

Thanks for all the suggestions! What primer would you reccommend and what exactly does it do? I will definitely try the estee lauder foundation as i think it's the only brand i havn't tried yet!

[OliviaVW]

(Original post by abbygaildeanna)
Thanks for all the suggestions! What primer would you reccommend and what exactly does it do? I will definitely try the estee lauder foundation as i think it's the only brand i havn't tried yet!

I'd say GOSH velvet touch foundation primer is the best primer I've come across. Hard Candy is a close second (but it's difficult to find in England!) They give a nice smooth base, help control shine and keep your foundation looking fresh.

Think of it like prepping a canvas for oil painting - if you don't prep a canvas the oil paint just seeps through and goes all messy. It's the same with foundation, and that's why your foundation is going patchy

[hmaus]

I like MAC SPF 50, Laura Mercier primer or Smashbox Photofinish. For a cheaper one, Rimmel primer is actually not bad.

[abbygaildeanna]

I will definitely try on of the primers as soon as i get paid, does make sense actually when you relate it to an oil painting! I need to but so many things but i'm seriously lacking the funds- not good! Thanks again for the suggestions

[Hana_87]

I've tried everything and the only thing i've found is re applying it.

Surely you can't expect make up to last a whole day? You sweat, touch your face etc etc.

[Id and Ego seek]

Smashbox primer and translucent setting powder usually does the trick.

[abbygaildeanna]

(Original post by Hana_87)
I've tried everything and the only thing i've found is re applying it.

Surely you can't expect make up to last a whole day? You sweat, touch your face etc etc.

I'm talking ever few hours though that it starts to go really patchy...

[Candesense]

Try exfoiliating more often, if you don't already to give skin an even base. I recommend L'Oreal Studio secrets primer which is the best one I have tried personally.

Also would agree with leaving time between moisturiser/primer application and foundation application.

[abbygaildeanna]

I use an exfoliating face scrub every day but i will definitely try the primer you have suggested as soon as i have been paid! What does primer actually do? Is it a lighter foundation type of thing or more like a moisturiser?

[Candesense]

(Original post by abbygaildeanna)
I use an exfoliating face scrub every day but i will definitely try the primer you have suggested as soon as i have been paid! What does primer actually do? Is it a lighter foundation type of thing or more like a moisturiser?

I think the idea of a primer is to provide a smooth base for foundation. Some make your make up last longer...others cover up pores etc. Its closer to a moisturiser than a foundation. You can still use moisturiser aswell as primer.

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[katyness]

(Original post by Todd)
Or the option I've gone for, just get a really good skincare regime and eventually you'll feel confident enough to go foundation-free :3 if you want any advice I'd be happy to help.

I second this

[abbygaildeanna]

I could never go foundation free, i'm really paranoid about my skin!