Gather Your Supplies

•  Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary supplies ready.
•  Translucent setting powder.
•   A makeup sponge or powder puff.
•   Foundation and concealer.
• Setting spray.
•   A piece of paper.
•  Brushes for blending.

Apply Foundation and Concealer

• Start by applying your foundation and concealer as you normally would.
•  Make sure your base makeup is well-blended and covers any imperfections.

Use Concealer for Highlighting

•   To highlight specific areas of your face, such as under the eyes, the center of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, and the chin apply a shade or two lighter than your skin tone.
• Blend it using a makeup sponge or brush.

Apply Translucent Powder

• Now comes the baking part.
•  Take a generous amount (I said a Generous Amount) of translucent setting powder on your makeup sponge or powder puff.
•  Gently press the powder onto the areas where you applied concealer.
• This will help set the makeup and prevent creasing.

Let it "Bake"

•   Allow the powder to sit on your skin for a few minutes.
• This is where the term "baking" comes from.
• During this time, you can work on other parts of your makeup, like your eyes or lips.

Dust off Excess Powder

•  After a few minutes, use a clean makeup brush to gently brush away the excess powder.
• Be thorough but gentle to avoid disturbing your makeup underneath.

Set with Setting Spray

• Spritz your face with a setting spray to lock in your makeup and give it a dewy finish.
•   This will help your makeup last throughout your drag performance.

Final Touches

•   Complete your makeup with additional eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lipstick as desired.
• Make sure everything is well-blended and polished.

Practice and Experiment

•  Baking makeup may take some practice to get just right.
• You can experiment with how much powder you use and the time you let it "bake" to find what works best for your skin and makeup style.

Remember, baking is often used in drag makeup because it helps create a flawless and long-lasting finish. It's beneficial for those who need makeup to stay on during energetic performances and costume changes. Feel free to adapt this technique to suit your unique drag style and preferences.