Wearing makeup sure is a fun way to express your creativity and enhance your looks.

However, it can also be a hassle when your efforts don’t turn out the way you wanted.

You’ve tried different products and formulas and none seem to fix the glitches.

woman checking face in compact mirror

Makeup separation happens when the products on your face turn out to look mottled instead of homogeneous.

Sometimes, no matter how much you blend your makeup in, it ends up separating.

Makeup separation is fixable once you know why it’s happening and the tips and tricks to control it.

woman with oily face

Makeup artist Sabena Collier explained toByrdiewhy your makeup can appear patchy and blotchy.

If you have oily or combination skin, this could be the reason why your makeup separates.

Another factor could be that you wear too much foundation.

woman cleansing face in bathroom

Foundation is supposed to lie on the skin evenly without being noticeable.

Makeup tool is a step-by-step process and it’s crucial that you know what goes before what.

If you put on liquid product over powdered product, that is a recipe for disaster.

It won’t blend well and will look choppy.

You should also remember to ready your skin for makeup.

you’re able to’t build a house without a solid foundation.

Your skin needs to be glossed over to achieve that smooth finish you’re looking for.

Now we know what causes blotchy makeup … so how do we fix it?

Steer clear of oily, heavy moisturizers and foundations.

Reduce the amount of foundation you use to the barest minimum.

You should also use a foundation that suits your skin pop in.

Do you have oily skin?

Try using an oil-free foundation like theMaybelline Fit Mematte foundation.

Prep your skin for makeup for an even base and smoother finish.

Face primer is also perfect for providing a solid base.

Your makeup will be less likely to separate once your skin structure is on point.