I start my makeup application by applying a brightening under-eye concealer first, which helps to lighten up the area and reduce the appearance of dark circles. After that, I layer a more neutral concealer on top of the bright one; this combination ensures that the under-eye area doesn’t look overly bright or stark compared to the rest of my face. I avoid placing any foundation underneath my eyes, as I find it can make the area appear cakey or heavy. To seamlessly blend the products together, I use a thick foundation brush, which allows for precise application without the risk of absorbing too much product, something that often happens when using a beauty blender. Next, I quickly apply setting powder to my under-eyes to prevent any creasing or cracking from occurring; this step is crucial, as it locks everything into place. While the setting powder sits on my under-eyes, I use this time to finish applying makeup to the rest of my face. Finally, once I’m done with my full-face makeup, I go back to my under-eye area, dusting a little face powder to ensure that any blush or contour that I applied previously doesn’t settle there, providing a clean and fresh finish to my look