I might have just figured out my troubles, maybe/possibly.
I used first my covergirl trumatch concealer, and then a bit of foundation. I usually use a powder to set my foundation, but this time I didn't. I spritzed myself with my homeade fix+ (bottled water, alcohol free toner, and st.ives moisturizer) to finish and my face looks better. Not as dry and cakey. I'm going to wait a few hours though, to see how it holds up.