Having a problem with 'cakey face'? Here are some beauty tips that can help

It all bears down to preparing the skin so that it is neither dry, nor cracked, two things that inevitably favour a "caked on" appearance. Also, to apply makeup the right way. Photo: AFP

The end of compulsory mask wearing has allowed many people to return to a pre-pandemic beauty routine, sometimes with heavier or more pronounced makeup.

As a result, the famous "cakey makeup" – or "cakey face" – has resurfaced, pushing the savviest TikTok users to reveal their "miracle" tricks to avoid such makeup mishaps.