Foundation probs! Skin looks all crumbly =S?

Question

I have oily skin. Even though the skin between my eyebrows is oily, it seems to apear flakey or crumbly when foundation is applied.

I use a daily scrub by biore which is great, I use olay complete care moisturiser, and I use 'simple' face wash in the night.

My skin seems in great condition until I use my foundation (I only use foundation to try and cover redness in my skin. )

I am using benefits playstix in 'jax'

I get to work ( i work in a shop, right next to a door with a draughty breeze) and i have to put up with a dodgy heating system.

By the end of the day the foundation just looks all flakey all over my face and

Does anyone have these probs and can someone please tell me the solution.

Answer 1

stop applying it with a jcb digger

Answer 2

Using a base makes it easier to apply your normal foundation and hides any redness, blemishes or spots you may have.
First of all exfoliate your face once or twice a week to get rid of the dead skin cells. On the other days use a face wash or a moisturising soap to stop your skin from drying out. If you have dry skin on your face the foundation will not reach its maximum potential.

Make sure you buy the correct base and foundation to match your skin tone. A good foundation will blend into your jaw line.

First of all apply a skin moisturiser as this will make it easier to rub your base foundation in. Next apply your main foundation and add a light blusher to the apples of your cheeks. Smiling when you do this will make it easier.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

hi. i have oily skin to. you need to make sure that you cleanse and tone your face with products that are specifically for oily skin (i use the clarins cleanser and toner for combination skin....they are great). Before you apply your make-up you should use a primer. if you are in the UK then No.7 at boots do a good one that is quite cheap as well (make sure its the oil free one). This will help your make-up to stay on for longer and gives it a much smoother look. Also make sure that the foundation you are using doesn't contain oil.
I would also suggest that you buy a face peel. This works in a similar way to an exfoliater but i find that it is much better for my skin and totally unblocks my pores.
Remove your make-up as soon as you get home for work if you do not plan on leaving the house again.....this allows your skin to breathe.
I used to have the same problem as you with my eyebrows.....try applying vaseline over them (not to much as this will leave them greasy) over night....make sure you rub it in and this will solve that problem.
Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

apply a primer before your foundation. I just bought one yesterday its called Lumene Face Makeup Base...it goes on velvety smooth, you cant feel a thing. I applied my foundation. I have oily skin too and was skeptical about this but I blotted about 3 times today and I swear that VERY little oil absorbed on my tissue. This coming from someone who blots and can squeeze the tissue on a frying pan and cook an egg...this stuff totally made my day...u can find it at and CVS store..its about $10 per tube...

Answer 5

i have oily skin.
it sounds mad but i find using an oil free moisteriser straight before i apply the foundation stops it looking crumbly.

i also use maybelliene dream matte mousse.
u need a light foundation or it will make your skin worse.
boots also do a green base to put on before foundation. it goes on clear but the green keeps the redness at bay.

Answer 6

I don't know if this will help but lately i have been putting foundation on with a foundation brush
and it really makes a difference the foundation goes on really smooth and doesn`t cake ,hope this helps

Answer 7

Try a different foundation. I've used Clinque for 6 years and I absolutely love it. They will help you find a foundation that perfeclty goes with your complection and skin type.

Answer 8

Try No7 base foundation. Also a good moisturiser such as No7 advance day cream.
Hope that helps.

Answer 9

Just dont use foundation. It clogs up your pores and is a big waste of money. Unless you have bad scarring let the world see you as beautiful as you are. Lipstick eyliner and lipliner is my makeup bag and I get told im gorgous, stunning etc etc.

Answer 10

i used to have this problem.. i switched to proactive and all the skin discoloration went away. so i stopped using it. my boy friend hates it.. in fact most guys find it repulsive.. but if you still wanna use foundation keep your face moist and apply dream matte muse and it should stop it.. it did mine right away.. but the reason why your skin does it is because you have combination skin. and the foundation flakes over as the oil in your skin Sucreats

Answer 11

Try using a neutraliser, I use a green stick which covers the redness nicely.