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As a teenager growing up in the ‘80s, there was one giant taboo when it came to applying makeup: no “cake” face. This phenomenon occurs when too much foundation or concealer is applied and not blended properly, resulting in a chalky, mask- like pancake appearance. It’s ironic that makeup artists and social media in uencers today use a cosmetic technique called “baking” (or sometimes called “cooking”) to create a beautiful complexion.
Baking is when you pack loose translucent powder on top of your concealer and foundation and leave it for ve to 10 minutes, allowing your body heat to warm it up and absorb it. Once set, you dust off and blend the powder, leaving a awless, poreless matte pigmentation.
Nothing new, baking has been a technique used by drag performers for decades. It can be thought of as an extreme form of highlighting and contouring, accentuating and adding de nition to the face. Here are the steps involved in baking.
1. Moisturize – Hydrate eye area with cream. Because you are using a lot of powder, it can really dry out your skin if not moisturized well.
2. Prime – Use a makeup primer to ll in any ne lines or creases.
3. Conceal – Lay on a thick layer of concealer under your eyes and use foundation to cover any blemishes.
4. Blend – Use a damp makeup sponge to blend by dabbing.
5. Highlight – With a second layer of concealer, highlight
nose, under eyes, forehead, chin and underneath cheekbones
and blend.
6. Bake – Wet a makeup sponge with water or setting spray
(very important that it be wet), then dip it into the setting powder. Generously cover the area where you applied your concealer. Do not blend it; it will look like you have our painted on your face. Leave it on for ve to 10 minutes.
A different definition of achievement
By Stacie Chadwick
When I was growing up, my mom never focused on how I looked or what happened to me, because those things were out of my control. Instead, her concern was centered on what I could do to positively impact others.
For her, the word “achievement” manifested itself in a myriad of ways: kindness, equanimity, respect, compassion and generosity to name an important few. Achievement wasn’t rooted in money or fame; it was grounded in the simple belief that by helping to make life better for others you made life better for yourself. She was much more concerned with how my conscious decisions impacted the world around me, big or small, right or wrong, than the things that didn’t go my way.
As life has progressed day by day and
in what seems like an instant, decade by decade, I’ve been able to choose my path regardless of life’s twists and turns. Many things have gone my way. Others haven’t. Yet in both my moments of clarity and at times when life’s light isn’t so bright, I’m grateful. To have a choice, a voice and a support system woven from a community lled with family, friends and neighbors who care.
It’s a privilege to wake up each day and decide what to do – to literally make one or one hundred personally-motivated choices. And from what I can see, the vast majority of Castle Pines residents make great ones. Whether it’s mowing a neighbor’s lawn or paying an unexpected compliment to a stranger at the grocery store, Castle Pines is full of kind, equanimous, respectful, compassionate and generous residents. When I look at the people around me, it’s as if my mom’s markers somehow translated to a much larger audience.
Every person who checks in on their elderly neighbor, makes a meal for a grieving friend, or simply picks up the phone to say “hi” strengthens the fabric of this amazing community. The simple question, “Are you okay?” can alter the trajectory of someone’s day, and maybe, their life.
By doing good things without any thought of a similar gesture in return, we make our community a better place. By caring about those around us, compassion comes back our way. Like a boomerang. My mom loves to visit Castle Pines, and if she were here to look around and see what I see today, she’d de nitely be proud.
To read more from Stacie, check out her blog at https://readingbetweenthepines.com
BE IN THE KNOW
In an attempt to stay in touch with younger generations
and keep abreast of what’s hip, what’s hot and what’s happening NOW, this segment delves into pop culture.
WHAT IS BAKING?
October 2020
International makeup artist and social media in uencer Heidi Moustafa “bakes” her face to add highlight and contour to her features.
7. Set – Once the powder is set, dust it off using a clean uffy brush or one with a little powder foundation on it. Blend away any harsh edges before bronzing your cheeks, nose, forehead and jawline.
The technique of baking is a little heavy- handed and is not best for an “everyday” look, but it is great for taking photos or an evening out with darker lighting. It is also used by makeup artists to create special effects like bruising and cuts, and it would lay the perfect foundation for a Halloween painted face mask. It does not easily rub off, making it popular with performers too.
To see baking in action, visit social media – it is ooded with tutorials!