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Month: December 2023

How to tell if primers and foundations are water- or silicone-based

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You might have heard that mixing a water-based primer with a silicone-based foundation causes your makeup to separate or that mixing a silicone-based primer with a water-based foundation can lead to patchy application. While you can wear a silicone-based primer with a water-based foundation and vice versa, sometimes formulas don’t work well together, so it […]

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How do I stop my makeup from being cakey?

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We’ve all had times where our makeup looks cakey. It’s when makeup looks heavy, emphasises skin texture, and appears thick and caked on. It’s not a pretty look. But we’ve all been there. Cosmopolitan summarises what cakey makeup looks like perfectly: You might not be able to explain what cakey makeup is per se, but you […]

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