Beauty

[Shanus]

@mariadomenica  As another suggested check all your skincare to be sure they are not drying. 

I think you may need a better moisturizer, more emollient, then put a primer on top to seal it in before any foundation is applied. 

I can't suggest a particular moisturizer or foundation since I think you need to get the dryness under control first.

Of course, if this continues, I'd say see a derm to be sure you don't need an RX moisturizer that may not have any additives.

***Sometimes the skin's barrier has been "disturbed/damaged" and you may need to discontinue all skincare and add one back at a time until it heals. 

[Midmod]

@mariadomenica
I started using the Neutrogena hydro boost line.
I don't like the tinted foundation as much as the tinted moisturizer. IMO, the foundation is not easily blendable and lacks color choices BUT the tinted moisturizer is much better and you can build it up to the coverage level you want. I've done that and been pleased with the results. I have to also add, due to the lack of color choices, I had to buy 2 and mix.
I also have dry skin and the Neutrogena hydro boost line is the only one that I've found specifically made for dry skin. I really like the hydro boost concealer.
I have noticed that if I use an eye oil rather than eye cream, my concealer blends better and looks much more hydrated than using a cream.
Every other foundation I buy does exactly what you say yours does so I stopped buying them and just focused on trying something different.
This hydro line has been a pleasant surprise.
I'm hoping you find something that works for you. Dry skin and makeup can be a challenge.

[Midmod]

@mariadomenica


This sounds simple but it's been working great for my dry skin ( so much that my skin has not felt dry since I started doing this)
I add a layer of vasoline over my skincare morning and night. Just a light layer. After 10 minutes, my skin looks plumped and hydrated. I have never had any irritation or breakouts doing it.
The ladies on this board recommended serums. I had only been using EL advanced night repair serum which wasn't helping much. So I added 3 serums to my night routine and 3 different serums to my day routine. Now my skin never feels dry unless I cleanse. I cleanse with a cleansing oil but any cleansing makes me run back to the vanity to hydrate.
After I started doing these steps, I've been much happier with the way my skin feels and looks.
It could be until your have tweaked your skincare, you may not find a foundation that suits your needs.
Good luck 🤞

[monicakm]

No foundation is going to look good and some not work at all without a good skincare routine and good skincare under your makeup.  Also, a primer can help a lot.  My personal fav primer is by Hourglass.  A dry complexion (I have one too) needs HYDRATION HYDRATION HYDRATION and then moisture and a primer.  Exfoliation is key also. If you up your skincare game, your makeup will look much better.

[monicakm]

@Chopsmom 

@mariadomenica 

IT CC Cream is soooo thick and one reason why it settles into lines and wrinkles.  The least amt of foundation you can apply, the better.  A good primer will help fill in those lines helping to keep foundation out of them.  Nothing is perfect tho but with some good skincare, good prep before foundation, it can certainly help.

[Midmod]

@monicakm
Speaking of exfoliation, I bought Inkey lactic acid because I don't really enjoy exfoliating with a cleansing scrub. You've always been a big help to me and my skin is really improving. Ty 😌😌

[monicakm]

@Midmod 

 I cleanse with a cleansing oil but any cleansing makes me run back to the vanity to hydrate.

Try a cleansing BALM for removing your makeup.  It is more recommended for dry skin.  With all the hydrating products and essences, my dry face has no idea it's dry.  It's so confused lol

[Midmod]

Monicakm said:
IT CC Cream is soooo thick and one reason why it settles into lines and wrinkles. The least amt of foundation you can apply, the better. A good primer will help fill in those lines helping to keep foundation out of them. Nothing is perfect tho but with some good skincare, good prep before foundation, it can certainly help.


I totally agree. @mariadomenica said that she didn't like Tarte. Tarte was too thick for me. The Neutrogena is looking good on me. I can build up the coverage like a foundation but it's thin like a moisturizer.
I haven't tried the Hourglass primer yet 🤞

[Midmod]

@monicakm
I have been wanting to but I generally buy all my stuff in a b&m and haven't found one anywhere 😒

[monicakm]

@Midmod 

GREAT!  

I don't care for physical exfoliation either.  I use chemicals in the form of Tatcha's Rice Polish and glycolic acid and Kiehls.  You might really like Kiehl's daily milk peel essence/toner.  It has lactic acid in it and is also a great hydrator.  I can't rave about it enough.  Just got another backup in yesterday's mail.