Am I the only one whose dry skin flakes stand out whenever I apply foundation??

Honestly, washing my face and doing my basic skincare is fine.........

My skin isn't actually that bad when I look in the mirror, but as soon as I apply foundation or cushion, my skin texture suddenly shows and the dry patches start to stand out. It's especially bad around the sides of my nose and mouth.

I still don't know if this is a skin issue or a base issue. If I apply too much base, it pills, and if I apply too little, it cakes. It's completely baffling.

These days, even if I do a quick hydration mask before applying makeup, some days it works out well, while other days it goes wrong.

I wonder if the products just don't work well together, but it’s even more confusing because this is a combination I used to use just fine. I’m curious if everyone else switches their base or skincare products on days like this. I’m not the only one, right...? ㅠㅠ