Opinions / insight for drugstore foundation!
Hi!
TLDR: How to get this foundation to stop separating? Any products or techniques you’ve used are helpful. Just trying new things and want insight to improve my own skills.
Edit: I exfoliate regularly both mechanically and chemically. AHA/BHA toner, salicylic acid, microneedling treatments, and demanding (not at the same time ofc, in rotation with enough time for recovery). I don’t *think* skincare is the issue unless it’s reacting to the hyaluronic acid + moisturizer + toner I apply in the morning.
Been doing makeup for about 5-6 years but only just starting to research more to figure out my staple products and routine. Want to understand which products win for me and why with my skin so I can get better at this and feel more confident in my makeup! Weddings coming up all summer haha. I have dry skin normally, and am rigorous with my skincare routine. I started using the Shelby Ann tutorials from tiktok. Today, I noticed a separation issue and wanted to see if you guys had any insight.
Medicube collagen mask overnight last night
Hyaluronic acid + Trader Joe’s moisturizer this morning before coffee
Elf Power Grip Primer
Elf Soft Glam Satin Finish Foundation
L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer
L’Oreal Infallible Blurfection Loose Setting Powder (under eyes and bridge of nose only)
I didn’t use the primer yesterday and did not notice this intense separation. My educated guess is that’s what’s causing the issue (obv). But wanted to see if anyone else has used a similar lineup, had similar issues, and what product/techniques helped? Would you recommend swapping/stopping primer or foundation? What products win most for you? Any insight helpful as long as you don’t tear me to shreds :) thanks everyone <3 (
or if you just have any hacks, holy grails, and tips, need those too)