No, your skin has to be drenching wet. It's a super common misconception, but your skin has to be totally soaked. You cannot apply makeup to dry skin, period.
Wash your face and moisturize. Primer all over your face (and eye shadow primer if you want to do eye shadow). Foundation/BB cream/CC cream. Concealer only where you need it....
Retinol products stimulate skin turn-over and initially will cause increased dryness and peeling; they also stimulate collagen production which helps to make skin more youthful and plump.
Coconut oil is considered safe when applied to a dog's skin. However, it can lead to a greasy buildup. The best treatment is to apply it once a week, wait...