Why Does My Makeup Separate On My Nose?

Last Updated on June 15th, 2023

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You look in the mirror, and you notice that someone did a bad makeup job on your nose. What gives? If this happens to you, don’t worry, it’s totally normal, and there are some easy things you can do about it.

Read on to learn why it happens and some tips that can help avoid makeup from separating from your nose!

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Why Does It Happen?

An oily face
Dry skin or dehydrated (dry skin)
The makeup you apply, whether it’s foundation or tinted moisturizer, has a bad formula and contains ingredients like alcohol that will dry out your skin and cause the product to separate on the surface of your nose

Does it Mean You’re Using the Wrong Makeup?

It depends. If you’re experiencing this problem, it’s probably not your skin. Instead, it may be that you’re using the wrong primer or foundation for your skin type.

It’s important to pay attention to your skin type before choosing any makeup products because some products might cause issues if they aren’t suited for your skin.

If you’re using a moisturizer with an SPF in it, it could add more oils and moisture than you need on top of what’s already there from the primer or foundation that was applied prior to applying the moisturizer.

The rule is if your face is already naturally oily or you have already moisturized your face, don’t add products that will make it worse. It will cause separation, and it won’t be the results that you are looking for.

What Kind of Makeup Do You Need to Use?

Your primer should be compatible with your skin type. If you have oily skin, the best option would be a silicone-based primer. If you have dry or normal skin, look for a hydrating formula that will prevent blotchiness and dehydration without feeling greasy.

As far as foundation, you should choose according to your skin type. For example, don’t use a water-based foundation on oily skin. It will immediately separate.

Instead, use a light matte foundation. It will absorb the oils and appear less blotchy on your nose.

Do You Need a Better Primer?

It depends on the type of primer. Primer is applied after moisturizer and before foundation, and it serves as a barrier between skin and makeup as it gives the latter something to stick to.

It also smooths out the texture of your skin so that there are no bumps or wrinkles for the foundation to settle into.

Primers come in all different forms: liquid or cream-based, with shimmer or matte finish. The only way to know what kind works best for you is by figuring out which one looks best on your skin!

If you find yourself breaking out more often after using one type of primer over another, try changing things up again until you find something that works well with your particular skin type (and complexion).

Is Powdered Foundation Going to Help?

If you’re looking for a quick fix, the powdered foundation will help absorb the oil from your skin and keep it from separating.

But if you want to go all-natural with your makeup routine and avoid wearing any powder on the face at all, there are still some quick fixes that will make your makeup look less like a mask and more like a natural glow.

Final Thoughts on Makeup Separating on Your Nose

Separated makeup is a common problem for many women, but the good news is that it’s easy to fix. The first thing you should do is check your primer and make sure that it’s not expired or too old.

You’ll want to ensure that the products you use look good on your skin because certain skin can tolerate certain products. Now that you know why this happens, we hope that you can now apply makeup on your face without the separating issue!