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Streaky beauty fixes

Fix streaky self-tanner, makeup, and color

Even out visible streaks in self-tanner, makeup, hair color, or polish.

These fixes smooth out visible lines and uneven bands caused by application or blending. Choose the affected area below, then match the product and trigger in the guide title. Similar symptoms can need different fixes.

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Makeup

≈ 5 min

How to Fix Streaky Foundation From a Brush

Foundation looks streaky with a brush when bristles drag too much product across skin. Pressing with a sponge and using less foundation smooths the coverage.

Streaky

Nails

≈ 12 min

Ridge Filler Looks Streaky

Ridge filler looks streaky when coats are too thick, the brush is overloaded, or nails have oil on the surface. Thin coats smooth better.

Streaky

Body

≈ 12 min

Self-Tanner Streaks on Legs

Self-tanner streaks on legs when product dries before it is blended or catches on dry patches. Buff the dark lines, moisturize edges, and even the pale gaps with a thin layer.

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