Cakey face: the make-up flaw everyone is talking about and how to avoid it!
We hear a lot about it these days - badly, of course! - so much so that it seems to have become a real catchphrase to stay away from. But what is the cakey face? It is a make-up defect that has to do with an incorrect application of the face base. Put more simply: a poorly applied foundation.
What is the cakey face?
Specifically, a cakey face has a very charged and poorly applied face base, which reveals pores and streaks, and which generally turns out to be too dark compared to the undertone of your skin. In short, the effect is decidedly "too much" and anything but natural, so much so that it is similar to the surface of sponge cake - hence the name. In fact, it is often mistakenly thought that loading makeup allows you to better hide imperfections or small defects: nothing could be more wrong! Replace quantity with quality and accuracy, and you will see that your face, in addition to being more natural and refined, will avoid the risk of falling into the very unpleasant - and anything but sensual - mask effect. The real secret for top makeup is to discover your strengths and enhance them to the fullest, without exaggerating.
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Cakey face: how to avoid it? Little tricks to stay away from badly done make-up!
We now come to the strategies to stay away from the much feared cakey face. How can we avoid bumping into a make-up with a heavy and unnatural effect? Here are 6 foolproof moves to adopt!
1. Always clean your skin thoroughly! First simple rule, too often, however, underestimated.
2. After cleansing, move on to hydration - another fundamental step to spread the foundation better. Choose a moisturizer that is not too heavy, preferably mattifying if you have oily skin.
3. Remember to scrub once a week to get rid of dead cells and impurities and keep skin cleansed more thoroughly. Choose a gentle scrub, you can even make it yourself at home with 100% organic ingredients!
3. Choose the right foundation for your skin. Generally, with liquid or powder foundation it is easier not to overdo it and not to fall into the mask effect, but if you feel better with the compact, just keep yourself light and don't repeat the move too many times.
4. Remember that it is also essential to choose the right color of foundation for your skin: it is generally good to opt for a slightly lighter undertone than your skin color. A foundation that is too dark is the first real mistake to end up with a cakey face!
5. Spread it carefully over the entire surface of the face, blending it also on the neck. If you choose a compact or powder foundation, opt for small light touches, gently tapping on all areas of the face and without repeating the gesture too many times. Remember: less is more.
6. Don't overdo the blush! A light and delicate touch can be enough to color the cheekbones slightly pink and show off a natural bonne mine effect.
The do-it-yourself face scrub: here's how to do it!
Why not opt for a perfect, delicate and economical face scrub, using 100% organic ingredients? Here is the video that shows you specifically how to make a homemade face scrub!
And to escape the mask effect, why not choose a make-up with a delicate effect?
To remove the risk of a cakey face as much as possible, why not accompany the face base with a highly chic and delicate nude make-up? Here is a series of ideas to impress everyone with class!
