Beauty Q&A: Why Does My Foundation Only Pill Near My Hairline?

Exfoliating can also minimize pilling, too. “Exfoliating will help remove any dry and dead skin cells that may grab and flake your foundation,” says Patterson. “Be sure not to forget your hairline. That skin can take a beating, especially if you regularly heat style or color your hair.”

Bryant also recommends applying your foundation to the center of your face then blending it outwards, stopping right before your hairline. If you start to experience any pilling, use a beauty sponge, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Makeup Sponge, or your fingers to press the product into your skin. Be sure not to rub, as that can make things worse. “For a natural, seamless finish use the same sponge to pat a cream bronzer around the hairline,” says Bryant. “This bridges color from skin to hairline without a build-up of product.”