Baking Your Face is the Secret to Budge-Proof Makeup—Here’s How to Do It

When it comes to baking your makeup, you might have the wrong idea about what that really means, and that’s okay. We are here first and foremost to let you know it has absolutely nothing to do with being in the kitchen (sigh of relief) if you aren’t the most astute with recipes. If you find that your makeup creases through the day or tends to disappear, the process of baking your makeup to keep it intact might be the very thing you need to start doing to turn everything around. Not to mention, baking your makeup also yields incredible results for under-eye brightening.

Ahead, we break down everything you need to know about baking your makeup from what it really means exactly to how to do it yourself, and we even sourced some expert advice from celebrity makeup artist Lisa Aharon.

Meet the Expert

• Lisa Aharon is a New York-based celebrity makeup artist who has worked with clients including Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Kendrick, and Camila Mendes. 

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Prime and Prep

After you’ve finished applying your makeup, consider yourself fully baked. If your skin feels oily throughout the day, keep a powder compact with you for minor touch-ups, as applying loose powder on the go can sometimes backfire and be messier than when applying it at home. Experiment with a few different powder finishes to see which ones you like best for baking, and you’ll become a pro in no time at all!

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