How to create a smooth base with perfect adhesion and no caking

I'm sharing a beauty tip I discovered while struggling with flaky skin; no matter how much effort I put into my makeup in the morning, it always ended up cakey and accentuated my dry patches.

1. Replenish moisture with toner
2. First, apply a rich, moisturizing cream to the sponge.
3. Apply a precise amount of moisturizing cream evenly to the face.
4. Gently pat with a sponge and sweep in the direction of the skin texture.
5. Use pore primer only on areas where pores are prominent.
6. Gently pat a lightweight, moisturizing sunscreen all over, then blend it out by patting with the sponge used earlier.
7. Take a small amount of foundation or cushion, apply it with a brush or spatula, and then pat it in with that sponge from earlier!
8. Lightly dab a small amount of powder only on oily areas

I hope this helps haha