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This is a good question.  There are two layers in the process of painting the mini baby skin.  The first layer is the blush foundation.  This layer should be solid and not blotchy.  It should cover the entire head even in the creases and wrinkles.  The next step is to use the Berry Maker to make light dots all over the head.  These dots should be close together and even touching in places.  This will give a splotchy skin effect.  The next step is to apply the Flesh 08 paint.  This is where most people make a mistake.  Here's a good way to do that step.  Take the cosmetic sponge and apply 5 drops of thinner in a playing dice pattern on the flat end.  Don't use more than 5 drops or you will not be able to create the dot pattern.  Too much thinner on the sponge can ruin the skintexture look.  Then scoop out a tiny amount of Flesh 08 paint from the jar.  This amount should be less than 1/4 of a penny in size.  Smear the paint onto the sponge until it soaks into the sponge completely.  Keep the paint away from the edges of the sponge or you will get lines on your baby when you pounce the paint on.  Now blot the sponge one time onto a paper towel to remove any excess Flesh 08.  Begin pouncing all over the head until you have a nice even tiny dot pattern all over.  If the dots look too chaulky then you may have too much paint on your sponge.  Blot it on the paper towel one more time then try pouncing again.  In this way you can make the dot pattern as light as you like.  You want the dots light enough that you have to look carefully to see them.

You may have to try this a few times until you are happy.  Don't bake the part then you can just wipe off the paint and try again until you like the look.  This is the wonderful thing about heat set paints - they don't dry out while you use them.