Beauty

[Happy2000twou]

I take care of my skin by cleansing, toner and exfoliating. I have oily skin. I have tried so many primers and I wait and then I put on my foundation it looks cakey. I don't put on a lot and I blend it well with a brush and then a beauty blender. Anyone have this same issue and if so what do you do? Thank you!

[Texasmouse]

@Happy2000twou yes. I gave up on liquids and went for powder foundation. There are many out there that give you a natural, non-powdery finish. 

[ECBG]

@Happy2000twou 

You might try Mederna Facial Cleanser.  My derm had me using it for cystic acsid/oil.

I still use it and barely have a cyst to be injected.

[San Antonio Gal]

I agree with @Texasmouse .  Why don't you try a powder foundation?

Here's a good one for your skin type.  This is new on the market.  I just watched it on You Tube.

Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

Get the ultimate medium-to-full coverage, soft-matte look with Maybelline New York's Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation. This super powder with hybrid technology has the performance of a liquid with the comfort of a powder. It lasts up to 24 hours and resists sweat, water, and transfer.

[chiclet]

Since you have tried many primers maybe it is the foundation.  I still have oily skin at 72 and I feel your pain.  I have been looking for foundation my whole life that I love.  Recently I revisited Estee Lauder doublewear.  I was afraid of the madeup cakey look but it works great.  I find primers, although many would disagree to be a waste of money.  I tried EL DW with primer, without, over a moisterizer which I don't need, and on a bare face and over sunscreen (ghost democracy) and it works the same with all of them.  I found it you use a damp BB it is shear and a brush will give more coverage.  It is shocking to look in the mirror at the end of the day and the foundation still looks good.  I don't use powder over it but I suspect you could.

[Meowingkitty]

I gave up on liquid foundation awhile ago. No matter what I did it would look cakey and would seep into the lines around my mouth, I started using Pur and Fenty foundation and I like them both. I don't wear all that much makeup anyway so it gives me coverage as to not scare young children and  animals.

[tsavorite]

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@Happy2000twou wrote:

I take care of my skin by cleansing, toner and exfoliating. I have oily skin. I have tried so many primers and I wait and then I put on my foundation it looks cakey. I don't put on a lot and I blend it well with a brush and then a beauty blender. Anyone have this same issue and if so what do you do? Thank you!

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@Happy2000twou I have never found a primer I could use with foundation.  Try your application minus the primer and see how it goes.  

I also have oily t-zone so perhaps it is the primer messing up the foundation and not your other skincare.  I use only SPF50 daily let it set up for 20mins then apply my foundation using the BK Beauty 101 foundation brush.  Works great for me  HTH

[Happy2000twou]

Thanks!

[Midmod]

@Texasmouse

I don't have oily skin anymore since entering my 50's but are you recommending powder foundation just for the ladies with oily skin or have you found a powder foundation that will work with all skin types?
I'm using a liquid foundation but primers do nothing with liquid foundation longevity.i like the Missha #23 I'm using because it gives a luminous radiant finish but after several hours it needs touching up.

I know many say that the EL DW is good and I've tried a sample of the new DW for dry skin in a tube but it was awful. Didn't blend easily, sat on top of my skin, looked cakey and dry after a few hours.

So I'm always interested in other options and opinions when cruising thru the beauty forum.
Ty!

[tends2dogs]

I agree with @tsavorite  and @chiclet , skip the primer.  I never found it did anything of benefit.  It is an extra step and extra expense that I found unnecessary.  

To the OP, experiment with the foundations you have, but without a primer.  You may just like it.