While the name may be confusing, sandbagging is a technique that’s been used by makeup artists (and drag queens!) for years. At first glance, the layer of powder looks just like “baking,” but the difference lies in the purpose. Baking creates a long-lasting matte surface, while sandbagging uses a dam of powder to maintain clean lines around the eyes and lips.

Note: While photographs of this trend may seem flawless, this is a high-coverage look that can accentuate fine lines and dry skin when face-to-face.

Under Eyes

• After you finish your eye makeup, slick a creamy concealer under your eyes and buff in with your deluxe crease brush.
• Dampen your miracle complexion sponge and pat a thick layer of translucent powder (or a coloured powder for a bit of highlight) on top of concealer, getting as close to the waterline as possible. Keep the majority of the “powder dam” directly under your lash line to avoid highlighting fine lines around the eyes.
• Wait a few minutes then dust excess powder away with your setting brush.

Around Lips

• After you apply your lip colour, outline the perimeter of your lip with your triangle concealer brush and a concealer.
• Use the edge of your damp miracle complexion sponge to press a thin layer of powder around the entire mouth. #ProTip: Press your lips together and tuck them inward (just enough to avoid smearing your lip colour), then press powder around the mouth.
• For extra coverage add a thicker layer under the bottom lip line. Keep powder to a minimum above the lip.
• Wait a few minutes then dust excess powder away with your setting brush.