I stumbled on something pretty cool recently. You know how annoying it is when you spend ages doing your makeup, and then halfway through the day it's already melting off your face? Well, I tried putting a thin layer of translucent powder BEFORE foundation instead of after, and wow—it actually works. At first, I thought it would make my skin look cakey or weird, but nope, it just made everything stick better and stay matte way longer.
I mean, it's not a miracle or anything, but I've definitely noticed a difference. Especially around my nose and forehead area where things usually get oily fast. I still do a tiny bit of powder after foundation too, but way less than before.
Curious if anyone else has tried this or has other little makeup hacks that seem odd but actually work? Always looking for new tricks to keep things fresh all day.
"I tried putting a thin layer of translucent powder BEFORE foundation instead of after, and wow—it actually works."
I've been doing this for a while now, and you're totally right—it really helps keep things matte without looking cakey. I was skeptical at first too, because it just seemed backwards. But honestly, it's made a noticeable difference, especially on days when I'm running around or have meetings back-to-back.
Another trick I've found surprisingly effective is using setting spray twice: once after primer and again after finishing the whole makeup routine. Sounds excessive, I know, but it locks everything in place without feeling heavy or sticky. My makeup stays put through long days and even humid weather (which usually destroys my efforts within hours).
Also, weirdly enough, blotting papers BEFORE applying foundation can help if you're super oily. I discovered this accidentally when I ran out of primer one day—just gently blotting away excess oil beforehand made my foundation apply smoother and last longer.
It's funny how some of these little hacks seem counterintuitive but actually work better than traditional methods... guess makeup rules aren't set in stone after all.
I've tried the powder-before-foundation trick too, and while it does keep things matte, I found it emphasized my dry patches a bit. Maybe it's just my skin type, but it seemed to make foundation cling weirdly in certain areas. Could be I'm using the wrong powder though...
One thing that's worked better for me personally is mixing a tiny drop of moisturizer into my foundation. Sounds counterproductive if you're oily, I know, but somehow it balances things out and keeps my makeup looking fresh longer without getting patchy or cakey. Plus, it feels lighter on my skin throughout the day.
I haven't tried blotting papers before foundation yet—might give that a shot next time I'm out of primer. It's funny how everyone's skin reacts differently to these hacks... guess that's why makeup is always trial and error, huh?
"One thing that's worked better for me personally is mixing a tiny drop of moisturizer into my foundation."
Totally agree with this. I used to swear by powder-first too, but it always ended up looking patchy around my nose and chin. Mixing moisturizer in sounds weird at first, but honestly, it's a game changer—foundation blends smoother and doesn't settle into fine lines as much. Also, blotting papers beforehand didn't do much for me... felt like an unnecessary extra step. But hey, everyone's skin is different, right?
Interesting points made here. I've tried the powder-before-foundation method a few times myself, and while it did help control oiliness, I found it emphasized dry patches around my cheeks. The moisturizer trick mentioned earlier actually worked better for me as well—it gave a smoother finish without compromising the staying power. I guess skin type really plays a big role in how effective these hacks are. Might experiment with different moisturizers to see if that makes a noticeable difference.
