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Let’s get one thing straight: setting is the preheat, baking is the full on glam roast. If you’re out here confusing the two, don’t worry I’m here to save your face (literally).

Step One: Blend. Those. Creases.

Before you set a single thing, grab your sponge, brush, finger whatever your weapon of choice is and blend out every single crease, especially under the eyes and on the lids. If you set creased concealer, you’re basically fossilizing your mistakes. No thank you.

Now, Set.

Press a light layer of powder into your highlighted zones: center of the forehead, under the eyes, eyelids, nose bridge, top of the lip, and chin. These are your spotlight zones treat them accordingly.

To keep your face looking balanced and warm, take a powder closer to your contour shade and set the outer areas of your face the jaw, hairline, cheek contours. Your highlight powder might have lightened things a little too much, so we’re just bringing the heat back.

Quick reminder: Setting ≠ Baking.

Setting is smoothing and sealing. It’s your base coat. Baking is where the real drama kicks in.

Let’s Bake.

Now that your face is smoothed out and set to perfection, it’s time to bake. Press powder onto the highlights of your face again especially under the eyes, sides of the nose, under the cheekbones. Want to look like you just stepped out of a sculptor’s studio? Use a deeper powder to bring back your contour if you notice it appears to be gone after you’ve brushed away that baking powder. Tip from celebrity makeup artist, Hrush Achemyan!

Timing, darling.

• Oily skin? Bake for 15–20 minutes.

• Dry skin? Keep it to 10.

Leave it on and let your body heat do the work. The powder melts in, locks down, and forms a barrier that keeps your glam untouched.

Pro tip:

Before you dust it all off, hit the cheeks with blush. It melts right into the bake and makes your face look like a soft-focus dream.

LIP HACK TUTORIAL

This week I put the new L’Oreal Paris Infaillible lip liners to the test! I show you my tips on how to achieve perfectly lined lips for balance, over-drawn lips for all the plump without the filler, lip contouring, and more... 

This is a sponsored tutorial, but I was genuinely impressed with these liners - they LAST! I had to stop filming in between hacks as they took a lot of rubbing to remove, which meant my lips were red so I had to wait for them to go back to normal again. They set in place which means your lipstick won’t bleed if worn over the top, the liners won’t come off when drinking, and you can blend the colours before they set. PLUS, they are drugstore / high street so they’re super affordable! 

3 Summer Makeup Mistakes to Avoid This Season: Overdoing Glossy Lips, Heavy Foundation, and More 5 Things You Need to Know Before Reading What’s the #1 mistake? Overdoing glossy lips – they can look greasy and melt off in summer heat. What else to avoid? Heavy foundation that slides off, too much powder that cakes up, and ignoring SPF. What’s the fix for glossy lips? Tinted lip balms, lip…

How to Fix Makeup Separating — Your Complete Guide to a Flawless Finish

There’s nothing more frustrating than applying your makeup perfectly in the morning — only to look in the mirror a few hours later and see foundation, concealer, or powder separating, patching, or sliding off your skin. Whether you’re dealing with oily T‑zones, dry patches, or makeup that just won’t stay smooth, the good news is: you can fix makeup separating with the right products and techniques.

If you’d like a detailed visual guide with specific product suggestions, check out this helpful tutorial here: 👉 How to Fix Makeup Separating.

🧠 Why Makeup Separates

Before we jump into solutions, it helps to understand why makeup separates in the first place. Common causes include:

Skin type imbalance: Too oily or too dry skin can disrupt makeup adhesion.

Improper skincare prep: Skipping moisturizer or primer leads to uneven texture.

Incompatible products: Certain serums, sunscreens, or foundations don’t layer well together.

Too much product buildup: Heavy layers cake and lift off the skin.

Environmental stress: Heat, humidity, or friction causes makeup breakdown.

Once you know the culprit, fixing makeup separation becomes much easier.

🧴 Step‑by‑Step: How to Fix Makeup Separating

Here’s how to keep your makeup smooth, seamless, and long‑lasting.

1. Start With the Right Skincare Base

Proper skincare sets the stage for makeup that stays put:

Cleanse: Remove oils and impurities so makeup lays flat.

Tone (optional): Helps balance your skin’s pH.

Moisturize: Hydrated skin prevents patches and dry flaking.

Prime: A good primer smooths texture and fills in pores, creating an even surface.

💡 For oily skin, a mattifying primer helps lock makeup in place. For dry skin, use a hydrating primer.

2. Choose Compatible Products

Not all formulas play well together. If your makeup is separating:

Check that your serum, sunscreen, foundation, and powder are compatible.

Avoid mixing heavy, silicone‑based foundations with thick creams that can repel each other.

Need detailed product pairing tips? Visit: 👉 How to Fix Makeup Separating.

3. Use Thin, Buildable Layers

Applying too much product at once is a common mistake. Instead:

Start with a small amount of foundation.

Blend well with a sponge or brush.

Build coverage only where needed.

Heavy layers tend to cling and separate, especially in oily zones.

4. Set Strategically

Setting your makeup helps lock it in place all day:

Use a light dusting of translucent powder on oily areas.

Press powder in with a puff — don’t sweep, which can disturb your base.

Finish with a setting spray to meld layers together.