Why Foundation Looks Patchy on Your Body (and the Fix)

Body foundation and leg makeup have one enemy: dry, flaky patches. On the face you'd exfoliate and prime — on the body most people apply product to bone-dry skin and wonder why it clings and streaks.

The fix, in order: exfoliate the night before (never same-day — fresh exfoliation plus makeup equals irritation), moisturise generously in the morning, wait five minutes, then apply body makeup in thin layers with a damp sponge, pressing rather than wiping.

Where it matters most: knees, elbows, ankles — the driest zones grab the most pigment. Extra moisturiser there the night before is the real secret.

The overnight prep: Butta Drop Body Milk.