Top Tips on How To Stop Your Makeup From Going Cakey What does caking mean in makeup? Cakey makeup mostly refers to foundation that looks thick, heavy, and well...noticeable, but it's also a term for uneven makeup that's creasing, sliding around, flaking etc. This is one of the most common questions I am always asked and when I do makeup, the one thing my clients don't want from their makeup. I agree!! Leave a comment if you found these tips helpful. 💕 #makeuptips #mua #makeup #makeuphacks #foundation #makeupreel #makeupartist #makeuptutorial