Makeup in the technique of "baking"

Caring for appearance does not lose its relevance among women of all eras and strata of society. One of the most pressing problems is imperfect skin. Today, there is a huge variety of tools and techniques that help to cope with this problem. In this article, we will talk about the best method that, at least temporarily, will help solve this problem - “baking”.

"Baking" sculpts the face, highlighting or emphasizing the features, but without the use of any shimmering means. It even hides imperfections such as enlarged pores, inflamed pimples or scars. But the main feature lies in the possibility of masking bags and dark circles on the delicate skin under the eyes. Makeup applied using this technique will last at least 24 hours without any problems. And the face will appear as matte as possible. The method also has contraindications - it cannot be used for dry skin or acne.

"Baking" is not an innovation, the technique of dense masking was known in ancient Egypt, where it was used by rulers and aristocrats along with emphasizing the eyes to stand out from the common people, for example, the famous Cleopatra used crocodile droppings to whiten her face.A little later, Egyptians from the upper strata of society began to apply powder on the skin from pearl shells crushed into the smallest powder, mixed with grated chalk.

In the Elizabethan era, the technique was revived thanks to the English Queen Elizabeth the First, who declared a pale, even tone of the face almost the main sign of aristocracy. At that time, women used lead white, talcum powder and raw egg white to fix makeup, which, of course, was unsafe and caused irreparable harm to women's health. In the Victorian era, makeup was no longer fashionable, as Queen Victoria declared makeup the prerogative of women of easy virtue.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, there was another surge in the popularity of "baking" in certain circles - professional make-up artists and transvestites used the technique. Today, this technique has become widespread primarily thanks to Kim Kardashian and her stylist Mario Dedivanovic, who even held several master classes on the “baking” technology.

First you need to prepare all the products that you need for this makeup technique. And also, before proceeding directly to the application, you will need to cleanse the skin and moisturize it. Particular attention should be paid to the delicate skin of the eyelids. For this type of makeup, you will need a few must-have makeup products: base (light foundation is suitable), concealer, dry powder, wet sponge and fluffy wide brush.

Keep in mind that the powder for "baking" should be exactly loose and translucent (transculent), although after the "baking" process you can also apply regular powder. Below is a budget list of sample color cosmetics that can be used for “baking”:

• "Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation" by Bourjois provides a light, translucent and natural coverage, in addition, provides additional moisture. The cost is in the range of 450-500 rubles.
• Concealer from Catrice "Liquid Camouflage" - ideally hides dark circles under the eyes, as well as other skin imperfections. The price is 280 rubles.
• Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder - as if specially created for "baking", has a pronounced fixing effect. The cost is 1000-1150 rubles for a 65 gram jar.
• Sponge by Catrice Make Up Blending Sponge. The price is about 300 rubles.
• Wide and fluffy brush from Bourjois Paris. The price is about 280 rubles.

“Baking” is translated from English as “baking”, that is, you apply makeup, and then, with the help of translucent (translucent) powder, you fix (bake) it.

To get the perfect result, experts advise using concealer and powder a couple of tones lighter than your natural skin tone, as well as applying powder without waiting for the concealer and liquid foundation to dry - the powder should “adhere” with the rest of the make-up components.

Using the technique at home is not very easy, although with some practice and skill anyone can master it.In addition, it takes time to apply, so you should have about 30 minutes to spare to make a great makeup without rushing. Different makeup artists use different "baking" methods. Below we will look at the two most popular types.

So the first method:

1. Cleanse and moisturize your face.
2. Apply concealer in a thick layer on the lower eyelids, as well as on all the most problematic or darkened areas of the face and rub with a damp sponge. Let it dry (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Apply a second layer of liquid concealer all over your face. and blend again with a damp sponge.
4. Without waiting for drying, generously cover the face with loose powder.
5. Highlight your cheekbones and temples with bronzer and powder your face again.
6. After 5 minutes, brush off excess powder with a voluminous and wide brush..

Method number 2:

1. As in the first option - cleanse and moisturize the skin, paying particular attention to the lower eyelids.
2. Cover problem areas with a thick layer of concealer and blend it with a spongedipped in make-up fixing liquid.
3. Apply a light foundation to areas of the face where you did not apply concealer.
4. Apply highlighter to the middle of the forehead, back of the nose and chin.
5. On the cheekbones, as well as along the hairline, apply dark-colored powder.
6. Dip a damp sponge into translucent powder and press onto the areas you want to "bake", pay special attention to areas covered with concealer.
7. After 10 minutes, shake off excess powder with a fluffy brush..

It is better to moisturize the sponge with a special make-up fixing spray, for example, Superstay 24 by Maybelline New York, this will provide additional durability of makeup.It is better to choose a base (foundation cream), concealer and powder at least one tone lighter than the natural shade of your skin - this will give additional freshness and radiance to the face.

An indispensable condition for successful “baking” is to apply the powder immediately to the foundation and concealer, avoiding their drying on the skin (dry particles of the powder must have time to “adhere” to the wet base to obtain, in fact, the effect of “baking”, that is, fixing the makeup). For skin with already emerging wrinkles, there is a separate technology for applying "baking":

• The skin needs to be scrubbed and intensively moisturized without fail.
• Before applying concealer and foundation, lightly work liquid primer into wrinkles.
• Apply concealer under the eyes.
• Cover face with a light foundation and over it, apply concealer again to all problem areasand also as a highlighter.
• Apply transculent (translucent) powder with a damp spongemoving from top to bottom.
• After the expiration of 5-7 minutes, all the same, moving from top to bottom, shake off excess powder from the face.

In the next video - a lesson on baking and face contouring.