Every girl is on the lookout for makeup that will stay put all throughout. And while it may seem like chasing rainbows to get past through the day without a smudge, it’s actually easier than you thought — yes, we’re talking about sandbagging, a beauty trend that’s garnering a lot of popularity in the recent times. If the buzz is to be believed, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Miranda Kerr and Sonam Kapoor are big fans of the trend.
Procedure: Dab loose soft powder under the eyes and around your pout after the application of the foundation. Ensure that the foundation you choose is a shade lighter than your skin. The use of the right hue of foundation is extremely important to get the whole process right. So, while you are at it, wait for it to soak up the extra grease on the face and brush off the excess. The primary intend behind sandbagging is to soak up all the extra secretion of oil and give your skin a matte smooth finish —and give out an illusion of a more prominent structure to your face.
If you don’t want to loosen your pocket strings, baby power should be your go to, as a loose powder. This is the best powder to use as it suits every skin type. It’s soft and gentle even on most sensitive skin. However, one should remember the cardinal rules of application, while playing with powder. And that is to never apply too much powder, lest it will make your skin appear patchy.
For the busybodies on the go, try these hacks at the earliest: Under the eyes, start out exactly where you see dark circles.
And for the lips, always go easy with the application. A simple dab around the lips should do the trick. Sandbagging hardly takes any time, and can keep creases on the lips and baggy eyes at bay. So, no matter what your beauty woes are, the secret to keeping your makeup stay is sandbagging. So, for for makeup that’s close to red-carpet ready, you know what to do.
— The writer is a Bengaluru-based make-up artiste and skin expert
