For many makeup lovers like me, taking the time to apply glam and playing with new products is truly a form of therapy. And even with a serious knowledge of beauty à la working in the industry for ...

You want blended, smooth, poreless skin, so you layer on all the foundations, concealers, and setting powders that promise a flawless look. Next thing you know, though, your makeup is cakey. It looks ...

A cakey makeup makes your face look like it’s under construction. Your foundation will be one side of your face while your blush will be on the other. When people experience this, they just clean up ...

Once your skincare is locked and loaded, it’s time to reach for a primer, a non-negotiable step for makeup artist Thembi Mkandla, who recently worked her magic on Leomie Anderson and Mel B in the 35°C ...

There's nothing worse than doing your make-up for a special occasion, only to realise that it looks cakey and is settling into any fine lines and wrinkles you may have. It makes you want to scrub it ...

If I had to choose between liquid and powder makeup, liquid would win every time. My application skills are certainly above sub-par, but I admittedly still struggle with wearing powder formulas that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I've been there many times, even as a beauty editor with all the best products at my fingertips. But sometimes cakey makeup isn't ...