Seint Trouble Shooting Tips: Tacky or Sticky Makeup

When you are trying to troubleshoot Seint makeup, you need to remember that creams are not like other traditional foundations. Unlike powders and liquids that dry on your face, creams are naturally dewy in nature. And this is exactly what makes creams so great. Creams go on like a second skin and move with your face, giving you a more natural and lit-from-within glow to your skin. However, dewy is not the same as sticky, and there are some things that can help troubleshoot that “sticky” feeling.

AGAIN - Adjustment Period: First, you should keep in mind that there is always an adjustment period when you introduce your skin to a new product. So, you should always give your skin at least 2+ weeks to adapt. This is especially true when it comes to oily skin or when you are used to a more matte finish. 

Use Less: Less is more when it comes to working with a cream. If your makeup is feeling sticky, you are most likely just applying too much product. Use a lighter hand and go in with less product. Seint’s IIID Foundation has a buildable coverage, so you can always add more if needed. But it doesn’t take much to get great coverage when working with a cream. So, start with as little product as possible, and then only add more as needed. 

Wrong Shade: If you are not getting the coverage you want, and you find you are having to apply a lot more product to create great coverage, you are likely either using a color that is too light for your skin tone, or you need to add in a color correcting shade to address areas of concern that require more attention and depth of color.  

Use a Powder: You might also just be someone who prefers a more matte finish. And that is okay too. In that case, just set your makeup with a translucent setting powder when you are done. 

Use a Damp Perfector Sponge: A good makeup sponge will help press in the product and pick up any excess. Seint’s Perfector Sponge should be used damp. This means saturating it with water until it doubles in size, and then ringing it out repeatedly in a towel until it feels like there is no more water left inside.  You should then gently press or bounce the sponge onto your skin to finish off your look.