How To Avoid Cake Face

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What is Cake Face? Cake face is a beauty blunder term used when foundation, concealer and powder are too thick on the face and it's noticeable. This is not good. No one wants this, we all want a flawless base.This is what has worked for me and what I recommend to clients.



1. Apply Moisturizer to your face with your hands.

2. Apply your favourite face primer. Primer is used to smooth out the surface, fill in your pores and prep skin for foundation. Apply enough product that the open pores of your skin can be evenly filled. Wait till the moisturizer and primer are absorbed into your skin before applying foundation.

3. Give your foundation a quick shake. This will allow the pigments that separated to regroup. Apply a thin layer of foundation to your face to even out your skin tone. This will lightly cover any imperfections you have on your skin. If you feel you need more coverage on the blemishes, do not apply more foundation, switch to a concealer. Lightly dab concealer on the blemish. You can use a sponge, kabuki brush or concealer brush to apply the foundation and concealer, but I find you achieve the best " non cake face"when your hands are your tools. The warmth from your hands will work the product right into your skin effortlessly and give you an even layer of foundation.

4. Now we wait! Wait for the foundation to dry before moving onto translucent powder, blush and bronzer. If you apply powder right after foundation, your skin will absorb more powder than what is really needed and cake face begins! Once foundation is dry apply the powder with the help of a brush on the oily areas or areas you would like to set so the foundation doesn't slip and slide off. This includes the T-zone, under-eye area and cheeks. Do not buff or drag the powder across your face, but lightly dab the powder. The point of the dabbing motion is to lock in the products you already applied ( primer, foundation, contour) in place. Dabbing will ensure you're not taking off the products.

5. Apply your blush and bronzer one layer at a time. If you feel you need more blush, apply another layer. Same principle for bronzer.

6. Spray your face with a setting spray

7. Apply lipstick and/or gloss.

8. Go out, have fun and enjoy life :) 

Is this simple enough ? Makeup application shouldn't be difficult and make you look like a pastry puff. If you apply your makeup in even layers, you will avoid the dreaded Cake Face!

Beauty Tips :

Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin needs ( Dry, Oily, Combination). I personally LOVE to use this moisturizer on clients before makeup application. I don't recommend this moisturizer as an everyday product as it does not contain SPF. Don't be cheap with your moisturizer application.  You need enough to cover your face and neck.

The majority of the face primers out on the market are really good. I use various ones, but lately I've been hooked on this one.

Choose a foundation that suits your skin tone. Cake face is made even worse if you're not wearing the proper foundation shade. It's best if you visit a beauty store and get matched. You want the foundation to blend in seamlessly. If you have oily skin, opt for an oil free product like this.  I recommend using 2 shades, 1 for Summer when you're darker and 1 for Winter when your lighter. In the Spring and Fall you can actually mix the 2 shades. Mixing the shades only works if you are matched correctly, so again, I would take the time and get matched properly. If you prefer a full coverage foundation, you will still need to apply it thinly at first and then assess if you require more. The majority of the time, full coverage foundations will provide enough coverage on the first application. I enjoy using this for those days that require more coverage. I'm shade 127, Dark Sand.

Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated. As you age, your skin will lose moisture but you can combat that by drinking 1 litre of water a day! I still struggle with this!

There are so many options out there regarding setting sprays.There are matte sprays, dewy sprays,  shine free sparks, so many! I recommend you try a few out till you find one that best suits your needs. A setting spray is not a necessity, it's just added assurance that your makeup will last a bit longer thorough out the day.


Maha

September Favourites!

Goodbye September!  I can't believe how quickly this month flew by. Who's ready for the monthly favourites? Writing the monthly favourite post is by far my most favourite post to do. It's always challenging though because it's hard for me to not reveal what items made the list till I blog about it. I get so excited about a good find that I have to share it with someone immediately, but I guess that's why I started this blog ! I had a really hard time narrowing it down to 8 products. I don't know what it is about the Fall but I found myself  surrounded by beautiful warm neutral and plum eye pallets, as well as rich burgundy glosses, cozy over sized sweaters and Vince Camuto tall boots .... OK I'll calm down!  As the saying goes, you can't have it all, so here's what made the list.

Voluspa Japonica Candle Made from 16oz coconut wax with a cotton wix, this candle is now my new favourite. It's nestled in a custom glass container and at first glance I thought it was a decor piece. It is visually stunning, highly fragrant and can burn up to 100hrs. The elegant container can be reused for flowers or trinkets. I ordered mine off of amazon.

MAC Warm Neutral x15 Palette My love affair with MAC continues *sigh*. I debated a bit before buying this palette because I have so many shadows, but this palette is so versatile that I had to purchase it. It contains 15 warm neutral shades and gives you endless combinations, so you can mix to your hearts content. Because it's neutral shades anyone can pull these colours off. The price point is a bit steep at first, but if you were to buy these shadows separately you would almost pay double the price of the palette.It's a good deal for a pre-assembled versatile palette!

MAC Hang UP Cremsheen Lipstick Hang Up is a deep rich berry colour. I paired it with Vino lip liner, and Oversexed plush glass. It makes the perfect fall lip combination and is beautiful on. 

#GIRLBOSS Who hasn't heard of this amazing and driven young lady Sophia Amoruso? She's the founder and CEO of NASTYGAL, an online clothing shop. She is truly inspiring and the epitome of a #GIRLBOSS! If your looking for some inspiration in your life or just a good read, grab this book and get ready to be empowered!

MAC Oversexed PlushGlass As I said previously, I pair this lipgloss with Hang Up lipstick and it's so beautiful. There is a bit of shimmer to this gloss but not so much that you can't' wear it alone, and NO, you won't look like disco ball! If your familiar with MAC Glass they sometimes can feel very sticky on the lips, but not this one.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick Pure Hollywood

I wanted to try this product out for a long time. Every time I went to order it, it was sold out. Finally, I got my hands on it. This lipstick is matte, super pigmented, and with only one swipe you have a good amount of colour on your lips. I love how it feels on and I didn't find it dried them out. It's unique because it feels like lipstick but in a gloss formula. This is a favourite of Ms.West and she always has to have it on her at all times(according to InSyle Magazine).

MAC All That Glitters Shadow I use this shadow quite often and this is my second refill of it. I used it all Summer on clients and it really is my go to shade. It's beige with a pearl finish. You can use it as a base and combined with plums and berry colours.

e.l.f. Skin Care e.l.f. came out with this skin care line last spring. At first I was skeptical when I saw this package on the shelf but of course, being a beauty blogger, it's my job to pick up these items, try them out and write about them. So I added them to my cart and along I went. I used the illuminating eye cream and serum for 2 weeks straight. I was impressed. I liked the glow the serum gave me and my eye area felt more soothed when I applied the cream. These items for the price was a good purchase. 

Maha

P.s. Did you see , MakeupByMahaMatar.com got a makeover!!!. I'm not done tweaking the site just yet, but it's definitely getting closer to my vision. Someone pinch me! I love seeing my vision board come to life, it makes all the hard work worth it.