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The real reason your makeup looks cakey 👇

Most people think cakey makeup is caused by “too much makeup.”

In reality, it’s usually caused by skin that isn’t properly prepared and moisturised ✨

As a makeup artist, I can adjust products and techniques to suit your skin type—but I can’t completely undo weeks of dehydration, flakiness, or skin barrier damage on the morning of your appointment.

Here’s what I recommend before any professional makeup application:

✨ Focus on hydration in the weeks leading up to your event
✨ If you’re using retinol or other strong active ingredients and notice dryness or flaking, consider pausing them for 1–2 weeks before your appointment
✨ Avoid aggressive skin treatments, peels, or trying new skincare right before your event
✨ If you dermaplane, do it a few days beforehand (and never for the first time right before a big event)
✨ Keep brows groomed and facial hair maintained for the smoothest makeup application
✨ Skip heavy masks immediately before your appointment, as product residue can interfere with makeup performance
✨ Choose nourishing, hydrating skincare products that support a healthy skin barrier

The truth is, dry and flaky skin will show through even the most expensive foundation!

The best makeup doesn’t start with foundation.

It starts with your skin.

Save this for your next event 🤍







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Not only is she stunning, but she’s genuinely one of the sweetest people to be around. So easy to work with, so down to earth, and honestly… the crown couldn’t have gone to a more deserving queen 👑

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