You could – but before you lash out on one, try adding a dollop of moisturiser to your foundation to see if that helps with spreadability and blendability (it’s basically a DIY tinted moisturiser anyway). You should also make sure you’re exfoliating regularly (twice a week is the usual rule of thumb - but any time your skin is looking a little flaky you can mix some scrub into your cleanser for a mini exfoliation) and moisturising skin well. If you’re naturally dry, trying treating skin, or at least the really parched areas, with an oil (rosehip oil, for instance, gives a gorgeous dewy effect). If, after all that, you’re still experiencing some flakiness, consider applying a primer before foundation to smooth the skin surface and create a good canvas for foundation to sit on.
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Comment by Katherine — November 20, 2008 @ 10:58 am