Every time i try to put on powder foundation it just cakes up on my skin and looks gross?

Is there anything i can do to stop it from caking? I have dry skin and every time i wear powder foundation it just cakes up....i've tried mac and bare minerals but i'm having no luck....should i just start to wear liquid?Every time i try to put on powder foundation it just cakes up on my skin and looks gross?
i have the same problem, and it sucks! what you can try is the dream matte mouuse or however you spell that. but if you like powder, like me, then every night before you go to bed, be sure to wash your face, then put some face lotion on, like ceraVe. that's the shizz. and when your skin feels smooth, try the powder againEvery time i try to put on powder foundation it just cakes up on my skin and looks gross?
Don't give up. I have really dry skin too and I use Pur Minerals. I like the way it looks. Sometimes, it's not the makeup, it's the way you apply it.





Make sure you prepare your skin so that the powder won't cake or flake. Here's something that may help:


http://www.girlslovemakeup.com/2009/05/pur-minerals-4-in-1-pressed-mineral-foundation/
Try a light moisturizer on your face before putting on the powder, but I would just use a light liquid foundation with moisturizer in it.
Try a creme foundation. They work really well and appear natural.
You need some lotion on your face first! That's why it looks so cakey or flakey.
Yeah try liquid, but it might clog your pores.
you should keep ussing what ever your using but when your finished pout some moisterizer on the top of it, it thins out the make up youve put on making it less cake face (:





hope i helped
try to get the foundation that has lotion in it , i think theres a new one from olay
you should try liquid
From the queen of dry skin (me, that is): Powders are horrible for dry skin and mineral powders such as bare minerals are worse. MAC's moistureblend is good for dry skin, but it can look a bit heavy in the day. Some liquid foundations are just as dry looking as powers, watch out for words such as oil absorbing, talc-free, matte or powder finish. These all contain a powder base suspended in a water or silicone base. Talc-free powders, also known as mineral foundations are made with clay, mica, and/or bismuth oxychloride, all are oil absorbers and make dry skin even drier. Talc, on the other hand can be blended with silicones and slip agents, allowing the powder to feel a bit more creamy. Chanel and Dior both have elegant, creamy talc-based powders; unfortunately they are hideously expensive. . You need to look for terms such as creme, dewy finish, and emollient. What I like best for my skin is tinted moisturizers. Tinted moisturizers are light and sheer and leave just a hint of dewy colour. They don't settle into lines, they keep skin hydrated and many contain sunscreens. Most department store lines carry at least one tinted moisturizer or light sheer foundation. You will need to test these on you skin to see if you like the results. Many department store cosmetics lines allow you to test before you buy, do take advantage of testers and see how the foundation looks and feels on your skin in natural light. It can be frustrating, finding a good foundation for your skin takes a bit of time and lots of testing. Good luck.