Does it matter what powder I use for baking?

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

Hey ladies I was wondering if there is any difference in powders you ladies use to bake? I never done it before and I've seen a few tutorials and a lot of girls use Laura Mercier Translucent Powder which is 37$ lol and I'm trying to be Ima budget here so I was wondering what other powder is similar to this or does this even really matter? let me know what concelears , foundations & powder you ladies use I have normal to dry skin especially on my forehead it can look a bit cakey and I want my face to look a little more smoother any suggestions please comment!! also any good drug store products let me know 😁❤️

current products I use now:

NARS SHEER GLOW
NARS CONCEALER

Jan 11, 2016

Marleen B.

May I ask why you want to bake? Are you having pictures taken?

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

Uh no I'm not a lot of girls do it when they go out

Jan 11, 2016

Sarah O.

I think it has to be a loose powder, I'm not sure I haven't tried baking yet.

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

Not just for baking but for my whole face to set everything also

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

I want my face too look smoother rather then cakey

Jan 11, 2016

Sarah O.

Elf has a great powder. Also sometimes even with a powder you can still look cakey so before I set my face I press my hands into my face because the warmth of you hands and fingers with help blend it into your skin better

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

Https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YZNKsVDHMLk

see how beautiful it looks

Jan 11, 2016

Marleen B.

Ok, just didn't if flash-based was a concern. I would suggest Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Powder. Although I find it kinda of ironic that girls are looking for a "non-cakey' look when they're "baking"! Lol! But, I get it. I think this powder will a less cakey look. It's a soft, smooth powder that's been around for decades. I don't know how realistic it is to expect absolutely NO cakiness. Due to the fact that this method is based on excess. But, experiment and see what kinda of balance you can achieve between flawless and cakiness. have fun!

Jan 11, 2016

Star M.

We'll see the " baking " is taken place under the eyes that's where I would bake I'm not going to bake my forehead which is where some of the cakeyness happens

Jan 11, 2016

Dorothea S.

Using a translucent powder I think would work best. I use Elf's right now and it works pretty well when I do take the time to bake under my eyes. I know MUFE has a good powder too

Jan 11, 2016

Marleen B.

Just use as little foundation as possible on your forehead, most people don't have that much to cover there. Then make sure your foundation completely set before powdering. Mixing powder with moist foundation causes cakiness. And if you wear a lot of foundation, it takes longer to set. and don't powder too much. That just causes a powdery look that can make you look dry and old.

Jan 11, 2016

Kattya M.

I know the whole baking trend started with Kim Kardashian and what she used was Ben Nye banana powder for the under eye. I haven't tried it myself because it's too expensive but I've seen comparisons between it and the Nyx banana powder and the Ben nye performs way better for baking.

Jan 11, 2016

Rissa G.

I like Nyx translucent powder. it's $6

Jan 12, 2016

Alex M.

I bake my undereyes almost every day because my concealer never stays put. I used to use the airspun powder that is very cheap but now I use the Laura Mercier powder. I just bake there and the tip of my nose and it's not cakey at all. You can find airspun powder at Walgreens

Jan 12, 2016

Jessica S.

Nyc smooth skin is amazing for this

Jan 12, 2016

Shelby B.

I've never tried it for baking, but RCMA colorless powder is great and cheap!