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Why Foundation Looks Bad Up Close — and How to Fix It | Elena Rachitskaya

Elena Rachitskaya

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In this video, I’m breaking down the real reasons foundation emphasizes pores, dry patches, flakes, under-eye creasing, and texture in real life and exactly how to fix it.

If your base makeup always looks cakey, separates around the nose, clings to dry patches, or makes you want to wash it off immediately, this tutorial will completely change the way you apply foundation.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO (INTERNATIONAL LINKS):
CLINIQUE | Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover - https://go.shopmy.us/p-22745255
DERMALOGICA | Daily Microfoliant, Face Exfoliator Scrub Powder with Salicylic Acid and Papaya Enzyme - https://go.shopmy.us/p-22747513
CLINIQUE | Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum with Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C - https://go.shopmy.us/p-25034471
CLINIQUE | Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Oil Free Face Moisturizer - https://go.shopmy.us/p-24184991
NATASHA DENONA | HY-GLAM Foundation (N1) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-25395840
HOURGLASS | Vanish Airbrush Concealer (Birch) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-27975933
GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49416578
RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Liquid Luminizer (Enlighten) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-24187498
ARMANI | Luminous Silk Cheek Tint (53 Bold Pink) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-15475234
ARMANI | Prisma Glass High Shine Lip Gloss (05 Berry Beam) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-20240379

BRUSHES:
HOURGLASS | 15 Blush Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-35993332
HOURGLASS | Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49738971
TOM FORD | 13 Eyeshadow (Concealer) Blending Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-21292592
HERMES | Le Precis Brush (Les Pinceaux) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-12243003
TOM FORD | 6 Cheek Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-21292413

MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (🇺🇸 LINK):
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Disclaimer: this video is NOT sponsored. Some of the above links are affiliate, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

0:00 Why makeup looks bad in daylight
0:29 Mistake 1: wrong skin prep
1:33 Mistake 2: too much skincare
2:22 Mistake 3: too much foundation
3:18 Thin-layer foundation method
4:18 Mistake 4: rubbing vs pressing
4:46 Mistake 5: concealer texture mistakes
6:40 Mistake 6: powder technique
8:10 Cream blush + liquid highlighter mistakes
10:31 Eyebrow foundation buildup fix
10:58 Side-by-side final result

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@ElenaRachitskaya Creator 5 months ago Pinned

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO (INTERNATIONAL LINKS):
- CLINIQUE | Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover - https://go.shopmy.us/p-22745255
- DERMALOGICA | Daily Microfoliant, Face Exfoliator Scrub Powder with Salicylic Acid and Papaya Enzyme - https://go.shopmy.us/p-22747513
- CLINIQUE | Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum with Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C - https://go.shopmy.us/p-25034471
- CLINIQUE | Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Oil Free Face Moisturizer - https://go.shopmy.us/p-24184991
- NATASHA DENONA | HY-GLAM Foundation (N1) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-25395840
- HOURGLASS | Vanish Airbrush Concealer (Birch) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-27975933
- GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49416578
- RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Liquid Luminizer (Enlighten) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-24187498
- ARMANI | Luminous Silk Cheek Tint (53 Bold Pink) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-15475234
- ARMANI | Prisma Glass High Shine Lip Gloss (05 Berry Beam) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-20240379

BRUSHES:
- HOURGLASS | 15 Blush Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-35993332
- HOURGLASS | Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49738971
- TOM FORD | 13 Eyeshadow (Concealer) Blending Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-21292592
- HERMES | Le Precis Brush (Les Pinceaux) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-12243003
- TOM FORD | 6 Cheek Brush - https://go.shopmy.us/p-21292413

MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (🇺🇸 LINK):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/elenarachitskaya

Disclaimer: this video is NOT sponsored. Some of the above links are affiliate, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

@paular6547 5 months ago

Forensic-level skin-texture close-ups? I didn’t expect to subscribe for pores, but here we are! Quality content with no fillers, no wasted breath, refreshing in its honesty? I need to lie down.

@moth3265 5 months ago

I love how there's no background music WE NEED MORE OF THIS PLEASE

@elenapolshakov3837 5 months ago

I will never get tired saying this - your close ups are unparalleled and visuals are absolutely the best - you’re the best teacher! Thank you! ❤

@Stella.J.000 5 months ago

The SUN is merciless when it comes to make-up... we need all the TIPS we can get.. ♡♡♡ xx..

@monize 5 months ago

Yes to an under eye concealer video! Would love another one on large pores at the centre of the face too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Elena! 💕

@CherryMary. 4 months ago

I loved this style of editing. No music, close ups, straight to the point. You got a new sub!

@lazaneee 5 months ago

I actually stopped using foundation or any other covering makeup, like CC cream. I used to go to university lectures looking like your wrong side 😫 But now I don’t use any coverage on my face anymore, since I’m not skilled at it at all! I actually don’t mind not covering my face, I’d much rather focus my attention on skincare and making sure that my bare face doesn’t make me desperately want to cover it up. Sometimes I want some coverage, so your videos are super helpful!!

@z.deutch1334 5 months ago

I love that you show the clear, unfiltered upclose differences between heavy application versus light! Absolute game changer to my makeup

@arven67 5 months ago

Doing my Make up I always do it in daylight and using a 30x magnifying mirror, which is absolutely brutal and doesn’t leave any doubts about flawlessness 😅 That said, I love your tutorials, keeping it real and informative 👍🏻💐💗

@Cosmetic_Brasil 5 months ago

I wish my skin was as perfect as hers! ✨

@theresaandrade8261 4 months ago

I didn't have a Mom or female figures in my life to teach me many things, one of those things how to apply makeup. I know there are thousands of makeup tutorials, but yours are the BEST! They are a slower pace, you explain everything, you show the process closeup and provide clear steps to follow. All your videos are super helpful!!

@agingandwhatnot 5 months ago

9:25 - one of the best, often ignored highlighting tips. holy grail moment!

@АллаВащенко-л2й 5 months ago

Please, may you create a video with all dry products: powder, blush, eyeshadows, highlighter? 😊

@katerinakol5558 5 months ago

Please we need a concealer video! I was thinking about it yesterday 😍

@tabatha9577 5 months ago

The apples of my cheeks, chin, and nose have more porous texture, so that's where I find the biggest challenge with makeup sitting differently than on the rest of my face.

@alisantos4881 3 weeks ago

As a scientist, I am going to give a little advice to help you determine if the foundation matches your skincare products. Put a bit of it in the palm of your hand and mix it all - wait and observe what happens. It will show if it cracks, blurs, or mixes well😃

@LK-vt2it 4 months ago

Thank you for real close up application and realistic finish for creaes and pores ❤

@scoggme0 5 months ago

Could you please make a video showing your brush cleaning routine?

@JohnLs-11 5 months ago

As a Male with serious problems with acne scars, pimples coming and go, make up is what helps me those days were I need to look sharp, thank you for your knowledge, I’ll be better with it now 😊