How to Set the Under Eye Without Baking: Highlighter and Nose Contour

28 Jul 2017 · 7 min
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In this informal, profanity‑laden makeup tutorial, the creator walks viewers through a complete under‑eye setting routine that avoids traditional baking. She begins by highlighting the under‑eye with Dose of Colors "Gold Is the New Black" and explains why she prefers dry oils and a mattifying primer to control shine and hydrate skin. She demonstrates precise placement of highlighter on the brow bone and under‑eye, emphasizing movement to avoid a single spot. The video then shifts to nose contouring, where she humorously critiques her own nose shape and shows how to sculpt it using subtle shading for a "witch‑like" look. Throughout, she recommends specific brushes (Senna, Kat Von D, e.l.f.) and products (Cover FX concealer, dry oils, powders) and explains the reasoning behind each choice, such as avoiding excess powder that can dry out already dehydrated skin. She also critiques the common baking method, arguing it can make the skin look "ball sacky" and dry, and instead advocates a lighter, moisture‑preserving approach. The tutorial concludes with final blending, a quick eyebrow highlight, and a candid admission of fatigue, underscoring the lengthy, detailed nature of the session.

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