Looks really cheap on the skin

I got this foundation as a gift but i really didn’t like it. It is not full coverage and it also doesn’t blend well. Even if i don’t put powder on it looks cakey. Because i don’t to throw things away, i sometimes mix it with a moisturizer to have a tinted moisturizer.

This is the first foundation I have ever bought so I don't really have much to compare it to. It goes on nicely, it is on the thicker side for foundations though. It does cling to dry patches a little bit. I always set it with the E.L.F. HD setting powder and it stays in place (I can touch my face and it doesn't really come off). I don't do a thick layer at all so not sure how buildable it is. I want to start branching out with my foundations and get a better idea of what I like though!

I bought this shade in nude since I am a light olive skin tone. It is a bit too dark for me but if i add a lighter foundation i can get it the right shade. The issue is , is that it doesn't stay matte on me! Even after 1 hour it has a slickness to it. It probably would be better if i had used the powder with it but i forgot to grab it. I'm going to keep looking though, for the price I'm pretty sure i can find something better.