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

Contact | PR Inquiries hello@rachitskaya.com 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): 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. 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 Thanks for watching! See you in the next video! Make sure you subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ElenaRachitskaya?sub_confirmation=1 BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9m3H8GjKrhu7098exLYc7w/join #FoundationTutorial #MakeupMistakes #TexturedSkin #makeuptips #makeuptutorial #PoreBlurring #CakeyFoundation #ConcealerTips #DrySkinMakeup #NaturalSkinFinish #MakeupForPores #FlawlessBase #BeautyEducation