How do you do your skincare before applying makeup?

I have very dehydrated skin, so before makeup, I use a toner pad + serum + lotion.

I do the cushioning.

I've tagged all the products I use.

But sometimes it really works out well, and other times it gets delayed and pops up like crazy.

I don't know why this is happening, and I'm wondering if I'm doing the skincare wrong, but I don't know which product to use either.

Please let me know how you do your skincare, and if you have any product recommendations for combination skin (oily T_T)

I am also curious how everyone exfoliates their face.

I'm always so upset about dead skin cells, sebum, and blackheads.

I would appreciate lots of feedback 🥺🙏🏻