When I was in high school, I was a victim of cake face. I wore a full face of Cover Girl foundation every day despite the fact that I had pretty nice skin for a 17-year-old. What I wish I knew then was that foundation is meant to cover up only your uneven spots like the cheeks, around the nose and maybe the chin. You can dot concealer on any ruddy or pimply spots the foundation doesn't cover. I recently read on one of my favorite blogs, "Into the Gloss," that W Magazine's beauty editor only wears foundation on her cheeks. Really, your best bet is to apply only on the spots that need it.
More tips to avoid "cake face":
- Create a barrier between your skin and the foundation by applying first a foundation primer. Moisturizer works, too.
- Choose a liquid rather than a powder foundation.
- If you have oily skin, opt for an oil-free tinted moisturizer or foundation and keep blotting papers on hand to blot your skin as the day wears on.
- If you have dry skin, it's really important to keep skin hydrated and moisturized. I like to spray mineral water on my face to add moisture. I will also dot on a bit of moisturizer on any "cakey spots." Your goal is to mimic a dewy complexion. Dewy is good.
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