Make up 'Melting' off my face half way through the day?

I use Maybelline Pure Make up foundation (no oil, contains water) it feels really good when i first put it on but then it sort of melts of half way through the day and goes oily and provides nearly no coverage :(





Mum thought i needed to change Moisturiser but i have experimented with no moisturiser on and it still happens!





I read some where to use 'primer' or a 'base'. Will this help?


Does anyone know of any good Primers?





I really dont want to stop using this foundation coz it is really good!





Thank you!


Ill give you a cookie..Make up 'Melting' off my face half way through the day?
Easy, Models, Performers, Actors and any one who works on television knows this easy trick working under hot studio or spot lights. Have you got a can of hairspray ? After you apply your make up close your eyes and give your face a quick spray all over. ';Girls this works all the time !';


PS, I love ';Tim Tams'; lolMake up 'Melting' off my face half way through the day?
Try using a primer first instead of a moisturizer. Smashbox has an amazing line of photo finish primers. After applying your makeup, use a setting powder. Bare Escentuals makes some great setting powders. This will help the makeup stay in place.
hehe I just answered a question like this...





But what I recommend is putting on powder RIGHT after you put on your foundation, so that it sets properly... And put on powder numerous times during the day..





You might also consider using a different foundation that's meant for oily skin. It also might just be for this time of year too, since it's rather warm ;P But putting on powder during the day should fix that fairly easily. Just make sure that you use a brush instead of those fluff pads that they put in pressed powders, since that will rub your foundation off, which kind of defeats the purpose :P
well i had that problem too,but if you use powder on your face after you put your foundation on it will last soo much longer thats what i have found,hope this helps clairex
It is probably ';melting'; off due to oily skin, addressing that may help you significantly.


Never stop using a moisturizer, it actually helps, I know it sounds impossible, but it does and your skin will thank you for the continued use. After cleansing, always use a toner and a moisturizer, try one for oily skin. Witch Hazel is an excellent, inexpensive toner.


Also, I know you love this make up, but do try the all mineral powder make ups, they are actually good for your skin. Buy quality though so the product isn't full of fillers. I like Bare Minerals and I trust it.


The link below tells much more about mineral makeup.





I hope that I have helped you.
whatever you do do not apply owder right after it looks gross and cakes on but as far as primers go smashbox has a great one! but that might be a lil pricey but you said provides no coverage so do you have pimple prone skin? if so maybe you should be using concealer for individual coverage and not foundation

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