A Solution for Dry and Flaky Skin

Almost everyone occasionally falls into bed without taking off their makeup. Understandable — sometimes there's just no time or energy left. But do it often, and your skin will dry out and start to flake.

You often tell us that after a few weeks of using Dermacol Makeup Cover, your skin started flaking in the T-zone. In almost every case, one of these habits is the real culprit.

The most common causes of flaky skin

Skipping makeup removal — every makeup needs to come off. Your skin has to breathe, and removal is essential for overnight regeneration. Browse our cleansing products.

Layering makeup on top of makeup — if you apply makeup in the morning and feel the urge to add more during the day, please don't. Touch up once a day at most; beyond that, remove the old makeup and start fresh. A quality product will last all day anyway.
Skipping primer — a primer belongs in your makeup bag, especially if you have problematic skin or wrinkles.

Not using a moisturizer — creams deliver vitamins, minerals and other ingredients that do your skin good. Choose the right day cream for your skin type and the radiant effect won't take long.

Not washing your face regularly — whenever you shower or bathe, wash your face too. And after cleansing, always rinse your skin with water.
Using micellar water incorrectly — micellar water works a bit like soap. Many people cleanse with it and go straight to sleep. But how can your skin look good if you essentially soap it and head to bed? Rinse afterwards.
Drying out acne-prone skin — if you have acne, aggressively drying it out with various products won't help. Over-dried skin won't clear up; it often gets worse.
Using poor-quality cosmetics — cheap products can take their toll. It may not show right away, but with long-term use your skin can become dry, flaky and more prone to wrinkles. Some of you write that with a quality foundation, a cheap powder doesn't matter — but that's not quite true. It's like buying a Porsche and putting a cheap engine inside.

A quick fix when your skin is already dry

When the flakes have already arrived, we have a tip to repair your skin as quickly as possible: try the Textile 3D Hydrating and Nourishing Mask.

After using this mask, you can enjoy at least 48 hours without flaky skin. Of course, you'll need to follow the principles above so the flakes don't come back — but as fast fixes go, this mask is a small miracle.

Your skin is the part of your body most exposed to the elements, so treat it with consistent, conscientious care.

Mini FAQ

Does Dermacol Makeup Cover cause flaky skin?
In almost all cases, the real cause is skipped makeup removal, missing primer or a lack of hydration — not the foundation itself.

How fast can I fix flaky skin?
A hydrating textile mask can smooth things over within a single use, giving you up to 48 flake-free hours while you fix your routine.

Where to buy

You'll find the Hydrating and Nourishing Mask and everything else mentioned here at fabledlook.com — we ship internationally, and we're happy to help you build the right routine. Just send us a message.