Avoid Cakey Makeup With This Easy One Layer Makeup Tutorial

A N G I E B E E
by A N G I E B E E
7 Materials
$20
10 Minutes
Easy

I’m so sick of cakey makeup looks! So lately I’ve been using this one layer makeup technique and I’m obsessed!


Follow along and learn just how I achieve this genius, one layer makeup look.

Tools and materials:

  • Cream concealer
  • Cream foundation
  • Cream contour
  • Cream blush
  • Cream bronzer
  • Setting mist
  • Makeup brush
Applying cream products

1. Apply all cream products simultaneously

All at once, apply your cream-based products.


In other words, apply these as you normally would, but without blending them in between each component.

Applying cream products

2. Use a setting mist

The key is to use a setting mist as this stops the products from drying out so you can blend them.


So, once all your makeup is in place, apply a generous amount of setting mist while protecting your eyes with your hand. 

Applying setting mist

3. Blend products from lightest to darkest

After applying the mist, start by blending the lightest shade of product that you applied.

Blending

Next up, move on to blending your foundation.

Blending

After that, blend in the blush, bronzer and contour.


Along the way, feel free to mist your face as you go to maintain the dampness. 

Blending

This technique ends up being a single layer of makeup, with each element sitting only where you need it. 

One layer makeup look

One layer makeup look

My typical makeup application would involve 5 or 6 layers of products, and the end result just wouldn’t be this light or smooth.


With this one layer makeup technique, I can wear everything and it feels and looks flawless!


If you liked this one layer makeup routine, check out my post on How to Make Coffee Oil for Hair Growth.

Suggested materials:
  • Cream concealer
  • Cream foundation
  • Cream contour
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  • Jan E Jan E on Mar 19, 2023

    Amazing results! Which cream products are you using? They really do give great coverage without looking caked on.

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