So, im having a really bad few months..ish.

To Start:

Im 22, and i've been getting really big, underground, red pimples lately.. and i also pop them, WHICH i know i should not do, and believe me when i say, i have actually been doing much better at leaving my face alone.

The Issues: 1-the areas where im getting the most pimples are really flaky and when i put on foundation, it seems to enhance the.. shall i say.. scabbyness of it? 2-I literally am feeling like you can see EVERY SINGLE hair on my face when i apply my foundation.. I'm ginger so you cant really see them to much normally.. but i tend to notice it much more after my makeup is on.. 3- i look pretty good when i leave my house ( if i do say so myself) but by the time im leaving work.. i just look blotchy and feel like MUCH more of my redness is out.

Is all of this because of the Foundation i'm using? Is there a better way to apply it?

Edit: Im currently using... Smashbox Pore Minimizer Primer, and Sephora's Collection 10HR Foundation