Baking in makeup is a technique that involves setting your concealer with loose powder for a poreless, crease-free, matte look. It is a process of applying concealer and loose powder under your eyes for a crease-free, flawless-looking finish. The technique is loved for flawless full glam makeup, but the general principles of baking your makeup can be translated for everyday wear for flawless-looking skin that still appears lightweight and glowing. Baking is a technique that was developed in the earlier years of makeup by artists that used heavier grease and oil-based makeup. It was a necessity to set makeup and prepare the canvas for other powder. The technique involves applying a generous amount of loose translucent powder onto the lid of your compact and dipping a damp makeup sponge into the powder. Then, gently pressing the sponge under the eyes from the inner corner to the outer. For a really flawless finish, apply the powder liberally. You can also bake other areas of your face, like your chin and T-zone. Once you’ve applied your powder, let it set for at least a few minutes (the longer, the better!). What happens now is the powder will create a protective layer over the makeup, making it last longer and look better.