We girls love a hot new beauty trend, but careful you don't get burned! "Baking" the face, especially the under eye area has been all the rage but if misapplied, this method can leave you looking overcooked (and older and not in a good way).
What is Baking? If you've been living under an easy bake oven and haven't heard of it, baking is the method of piling on powder and letting it sit. The idea is that when you sweep it away it leaves behind a super set, highlighted effect. However, if powder is piled on top of a foundation that already sets itself or on normal to dry skin it will leave skin looking crinkly - which is fine for potato chips, but NOT for our under-eyes!
What is Baking? If you've been living under an easy bake oven and haven't heard of it, baking is the method of piling on powder and letting it sit. The idea is that when you sweep it away it leaves behind a super set, highlighted effect. However, if powder is piled on top of a foundation that already sets itself or on normal to dry skin it will leave skin looking crinkly - which is fine for potato chips, but NOT for our under-eyes!
Want a beautiful bake? This method can potentially work well on a crème foundation or on some oily skins. But in my pretty opinion, simply setting lightly where needed is still the most beautiful way to finish makeup. Powders that are smooth and/or finely milled work best - for example:NARS Light Reflecting Loose Powder: http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/light-reflecting-loose-setting-powder/0607845014102.html
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural: http://www.maccosmetics.com/products/13849/Products/Makeup/Face/Powder
