If your skin feels tighter than normal after you’ve moisturized and before you apply any minerals to your face, it’s time to consider something more protective.

• If you currently wear a moisturizing lotion, look for a cream instead.
• If your current cream is lightweight, you’ll need to find one that’s heavier without being greasy.
• Remember to allow your moisturizer time to fully absorb before you apply your foundation. If your skin feels fine without minerals, but the tightness sets in once you have applied foundation, you will want to experiment with different application techniques.
• The damp brush or sponge technique is probably the quickest way to add a bit of moisture without adding any steps.
• Spritzing with water or facial mist after applying your foundation in your normal manner doesn’t add much time either, and can solve the problem for many people.
• Even easier and faster – if you usually wear Finishing Powder, try leaving it off.

My favorite technique when I’m feeling quite dry takes a bit more time, but is well worth it. First, I mix some of my foundation with a bit of my moisturizer (remember, this is after I’ve already moisturized). I apply this as a tinted moisturizer, and then I use a sheer-application brush to apply a layer of foundation as a finishing powder. I’ve double-moisturized, and still applied my two sheer layers of foundation, and I find the result to be both comfortable and pretty. It is just the ticket when it’s cold outside or your skin is feeling a little dry.