THE TECHNIQUE OF BAKING WITH DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS - HD SKIN

HI GUYS

Today's tutorial is all about baking which is a technique that basically 'creates the face' (in my opinion)

I have been working on this tutorial for a long time while trying to find a highlighting powder that is light enough for my face because I AM SO PALE. It sucks.

So this is the finished look (and I know this is the picture I used yesterday for my Khloe Kardashian makeup look but that's because I also baked to create this look!)

Can you see where my face looks slightly brighter than usual? This is because I used a light enough powder for my face... and it actually worked. 

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNIQUE...

TIPS AND TRICKS:

FIRSTLY - I started with applying all of my makeup, including contour and eyebrows, and then I started to apply my powders. Also I would like to inform you that I did use YSL Eye serum under my eyes which really helped with this look but it is entirely up to you if you decide to use this / invest in this. You could just use an eye moisturiser! (I applied this under my foundation)

SECONDLY - I found a triangular shaped sponge with a sharp edge and covered it with Maybelline's Matte Maker in 10, 'Ivory Classic' which is very light! If you guys have light skin, like me, and you are struggling to find a powder that is light enough to do this then invest in this product! It is very affordable and it lasts for a long time! I'm so pleased with it!

THIRDLY - I started by patting lots and lots of the product on the areas of my face that I wanted to highlight which was my forehead, under eyes, chin and the bridge of my nose. I made sure that I applied a generous amount so that it would work and looked very light on my already very light skin until it looked like this: 

FOURTHLY - I then applied some Urban Decay 'All Nighter' Setting Spray and waited about 10 minutes. 

FIFTHLY - After the 10 minutes were up, I wiped away the product with my contour and highlight brush by No7 which is a very reliable and affordable brush! I brushed the product off in the same direction so for example, I would brush the product from my cheeks in light strokes up to my ear until the powdery look had gone. 

FINALLY - Once I was happy with the look, I applied some blusher and some highlight from Benefit (Watt's Up, another product I adore) and I was good to go! 

So that's it guys! It's that simple! And this is a message to all you guys who really struggle because you have light skin:

It will take you a long time to find a light enough colour for your skin, I know it and everyone else with light skin knows it too. Don't worry, you'll get there in the end! Just keep experimenting until you're happy with the end result. I mean, I was struggling so much at first that I even tried talcum powder to see if that would work... I looked like a ghost. Have patience - you will find a light enough product eventually! And if you're a lucky one, like me, who has found a colour light enough for them then let everyone else know in the comments so they can try it out too! 

Okay guys, that's it for today! Tomorrow I will have the hair tutorial to go with my Khloe Kardashian look because I know it's quite confusing to follow. It will all be explained in depth with that tutorial! 

I know some of you guys have been voting for what you would like to see more of and at the moment, eye looks seems to be in the lead! I will have some more eye looks on the way for you guys but again, let me know if there is anything you would like me to tackle from everyday looks to special occasion looks to really 'out there' looks! 

Until next time,

b3zb0 xoxo